English Fal Grade 9 P2 Eastern Cape November 2017 Memo (English)

SENIOR PHASE GRADE 9 NOVEMBER 2017 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P2 MARKING GUIDELINE MARKS: 50 This marking guideline consists of 6 pages.

2 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) SECTION A: COMPREHENSION QUESTION 1 NOTE: Marks are not deducted for spelling in the comprehension section provided the meaning is reasonably clear. 1.1 1.1.1 Pittsburgh Pirates (1) 1.1.2 Pennsylvania (1) 1.1.3 Limpopo Province (no mark deducted if answer is just Limpopo) (1) 1.1.4 He is the first South African to play Major League baseball. √ He is also the first African to do so. √ (2) 1.2 1.2.1 B / Randburg Mets Clubhouse. (1) 1.2.2 TRUE. Direct quote: “They offered her accommodation instead of a salary”. OR “She received no money but her accommodation was free.” OR Similar suitable answer. (2) 1.2.3 (The) States Mark the answer correct if learner just says ‘States’. (1) 1.3 1.3.1 1.3.1.1 C / bond (1) 1.3.1.2 D / really (1) 1.3.1.3 A / literary composition forming part of a magazine (1) 1.4 RSA home: small, cramped, slept on floor (1) USA home: spacious/bigger, comfortable, bed (1) OR any suitable answer related to text. 1.5.1 (a) pleasant (1) (b) modest (1) (c) talented (1) 1.6 1.6.1 Major League Baseball (1) 1.7 1.7.1 Yes/I agree. One should never stop trying/always do your best/hard work pays off/benefits you. NOTE: Any other suitable/relevant answer. Do not award any marks if the learner only says ‘YES/AGREE’. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

(EC/NOVEMBER 2017) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P2 3 QUESTION 2 2.1 Hey Buddy, I’m your body! (1) 2.2 Himself √ in the mirror/ his reflection (1) 2.3  Babies/toddlers/young children/pre-schoolers Any ONE of these or suitable answer.  Young children like teddies/the title is written in lower case making it easier for young children to read/simple picture suitable for children/ text doesn’t interfere with picture/more picture than text/Young children like pictures/the word ‘kids’ in the title. OR any other suitable reason. (2) 2.4 On the cover, it says ‘Book One’. (1) TOTAL SECTION A: 25 Copyright reserved Please turn over

4 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) SECTION B: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS QUESTION 3 3.1 3.1.1 (a) An (1) (b) Taught (1) (c) Is (1) (d) Motsitsi’s (1) 3.2 Teaching (1) 3.3 Maths (1) 3.4 Sara said that √ she had √ won the award the previous year/ the year before. √ (3) 3.5 Computer games were used √ by the learners √ to improve their skills. (2) 3.6 C – train (1) 3.7 Hopefully NOTE: do not penalise learner for not using a capital letter. (1) 3.8 Sara is employed √ at Reseamohetse Public School where she researches √ ways to engage her learners. (2) [15] QUESTION 4 4.1 This handy guide does not teach you everything you need to know to get the best out of your voice. (1) 4.2 Weir, a veteran performer and founding member of the local award-winning group, shares her vast wealth of experience. (1) 4.3 This book will help you develop your confidence and √ it √ will teach you how to breathe. NOTE: No mark if the learner repeats ‘the book’ in the second half of the sentence. (2) 4.4 On (1) [5] TOTAL SECTION B: 20 Copyright reserved Please turn over

(EC/NOVEMBER 2017) ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P2 5 SECTION C: SUMMARY QUESTION 5 The following seven points form the answer to the question. They need not be in any specific order. NOTE: The quotations in the left column serve only as a reminder of what the direct quotations are. QUOTATIONS OWN WORDS/POINTS 1. ‘Positive self-talk helps you tap Positive self-talk (PST) helps you to see into your inner strengths.’ your own abilities/strengths. 2. … Make positive statements Use positive comments about yourself about yourself on a daily basis.’ daily. 3. … You could make a recording Record calming music to listen to when of calming music.’ stressed. 4. … Picture yourself in a positive See/visualise yourself in positive situations. light.’ 5. ‘Remind yourself of past Recall past situations in which you were successes.’ successful. 6. ‘Consider the bigger picture too.’ See the situation in perspective/Note how the situation affects you now. 7. ‘Work on things you can control.’ Do not stress about things you have no control over. NOTE: Accept other answers which are suitable to the topic. The summary should be marked as follows:  Mark allocation  7 marks for 7 points (1 mark per point)  3 marks for language Total: 10 ÷ 2 marks  Distribution of language marks when learner has not quoted verbatim:  1–3 points correct – award 1 mark  4–5 points correct – award 2 marks  6–7 points correct – award 3 marks  Distribution of language marks when the learner has quoted verbatim:  6–7 quotes – award no language marks  1–5 quotes – award 1 language mark Copyright reserved Please turn over

6 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2017) NOTE: Word count:  Verify the number of words used (50–60 words).  Do not deduct any marks if learner fails to indicate the number of words used or if the number of words used is indicated incorrectly.  If the word limit is exceeded, read up to a maximum of 5 words above the stipulated upper limit and ignore the rest of the summary. TOTAL SECTION C: 5 GRAND TOTAL: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over