# English FAL Grade 11 P3 Eastern Cape November 2015 QP

> Grade 11 English FAL Paper 3 question paper from the Eastern Cape November 2015, 8 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.

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- Subject: English FAL
- Grade: Grade 11
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2015
- Exam period: Eastern Cape November
- Paper: 3
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 8

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English Fal · Grade 11 · Eastern Cape November · 2015. Question paper, 8 pages. Read online or download the PDF.

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                              NATIONAL
                         SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                GRADE 11

                          NOVEMBER 2015

    ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3

MARKS:   100

TIME:    2½ hours

                    This question paper consists of 8 pages.

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2                     ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                  (EC/NOVEMBER 2015)

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.    This question paper consists of THREE sections:

      SECTION A: Essay                                                        (50 marks)
      SECTION B: Longer Transactional Text                                    (30 marks)
      SECTION C: Shorter Text – Transactional/Referential/Informational       (20 marks)

2.    Answer ONE question from EACH section.

3.    Write in the language in which you are being assessed.

4.    Start EACH section on a NEW page.

5.    You must plan (e.g. using a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words, etc.), edit
      and proofread your work. The plan must appear BEFORE each text.

6.    All planning must be clearly indicated as such and handed in. It is advisable to
      draw a line through all planning.

7.    You are strongly advised to spend approximately:

       SECTION A: 80 minutes
       SECTION B: 40 minutes
       SECTION C: 30 minutes

8.    Number each response as the topics are numbered in this question paper.

9.    Write down the title/heading of each response. Give your own title/heading if
      one has not been provided.

      NOTE: The title/heading must not be considered when doing a word count.

10.   Write neatly and legibly.

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 (EC/NOVEMBER 2015)             ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                              3

 SECTION A: ESSAY

 QUESTION 1

      Write an essay of between 200 and 250 words in length (1 to 1½ pages) on
       ONE of the following topics.

      Write down the number and title of the essay you have chosen, for example
       1.1. It was truly an enjoyable experience …

      Give your own title if your choice is either question 1.1., 1.7.1 or 1.7.2.

      Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.

 1.1     Write a story that includes the following words:

         It was truly an enjoyable experience …

         NOTE:
            The words given in the topic MUST be included somewhere in your
              essay.
            Provide your own title.                                                            [50]

                                                OR

 1.2     What I like most about myself.                                                         [50]

                                                OR

 1.3     Is HIV/Aids more of a life-style disease than is otherwise the case?
         Discuss your views.                                                                    [50]

                                                OR

 1.4     Woman and child abuse is a social problem we can solve.                                [50]

                                                OR

 1.5     Social networking is not as problematic as many people may want us to think
         it is. Do you agree?                                                                   [50]

                                                OR

 1.6     Youth culture and its influence                                                        [50]

                                                OR

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4                       ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                (EC/NOVEMBER 2015)

 1.7.   Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay that comes to
        mind. Write QUESTION 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2 and give your essay a suitable title.

        NOTE:        There must be a CLEAR LINK between your essay and the
                     picture you have chosen.

        1.7.1        Essay based on picture

                                                         [Source: getbetterhealth.com]

                                                                                         [50]

                                              OR

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 (EC/NOVEMBER 2015)             ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                         5

        1.7.2        Essay based on picture

                                                          [source: blueprintforlife.com]

                                                                                           [50]

                                                             TOTAL SECTION A:               50

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6                      ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                      (EC/NOVEMBER 2015)

 SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT

 QUESTION 2

      Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks.

      The entire body of your response should be between 120 to 150 words in
       length.

      Write down the number and the title of the text you have chosen, for example,
       2.1    Formal letter

      Pay special attention to format, language, register and audience.

      Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.

 2.1     FORMAL LETTER

         You are concerned that schools close towards the middle of the month in
         December every year. This leaves learners with not much time for rest and
         preparation for the following year.

         Write a letter to the Minister of Basic Education in Pretoria in which you
         express your concerns AND wishes regarding this matter.                                [30]

                                                 OR

 2.2     NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

         You are seriously concerned about the negative effect the publication of
         matric results in the media has on teenagers. For example, some of them
         commit suicide only to discover later that there was a mistake with their
         names not being published in the newspapers.

         Write an article in which you express your views regarding how things can be
         done differently to achieve better results.                                            [30]

                                                 OR

 2.3     OBITUARY

         A famous civic rights activist from your community has passed away after a
         long battle against an HIV/Aids related disease.

         Write an obituary in which you highlight his/her role in fighting for the rights of
         women and children.                                                                    [30]

                                                 OR

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 (EC/NOVEMBER 2015)          ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                         7

 2.4    DIALOGUE

        You have been considered by the Department of Education for a learner
        exchange programme. The programme will allow you to go to a European
        country for a year to learn about the country’s culture and other social
        programmes. You had a conversation with the Director of Education from
        your local education office, who wants to find out why you think you should
        be given the opportunity to study overseas.

        Write out the conversation between yourself and the Director of Education.

        NOTE: Use the dialogue format.                                                 [30]

                                                             TOTAL SECTION B:          30

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    8                     ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                    (EC/NOVEMBER 2015)

SECTION C:          SHORTER TEXT – TRANSACTIONAL/REFERENTIAL/INFORMATIONAL

QUESTION 3

       Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short text.

       The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words in length.

       Write the number and the heading of the text you have chosen, for example:
        3.1 Advertisement

       Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section.

3.1         ADVERTISEMENT

            Your school is going to have a singing and dance talent show. A famous
            musician and deejay will also attend as they are looking for teenagers who
            are good at singing and dancing.

            Design an advertisement that will be used to announce the talent show to a
            large variety of people including your neighbouring schools.                       [20]

                                                  OR

3.2         DIARY ENTRY

            With exams now taking place, you already see yourself doing matric next
            year. This will be a fulfilment of a long-cherished dream.

            With all these good thoughts in mind, write a diary entry in which you outline
            your imaginary feelings about your first day in a matric class.                    [20]

                                                  OR

3.3         INSTRUCTIONS

            You are concerned that with the festive season at our doorstep, there are
            going to be many fatalities (deaths) due to road accidents, common crime,
            sea drowning’s etc.

            Write out a list of SEVEN safety tips that can be used during the festive
            season.                                                                            [20]

                                                                      TOTAL SECTION C:           20
                                                                         GRAND TOTAL:           100

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