# English FAL Grade 10 P3 National November 2018 QP > Grade 10 English FAL Paper 3 question paper from the National November 2018, 6 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/english-fal-p3-grade-10-nov-2018/77078830-0eca-4ddc-8ca4-495ea74b80a0 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: English FAL - Grade: Grade 10 - Language: English - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2018 - Exam period: National November - Paper: 3 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 6 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 10](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10) › [English FAL](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10/english-fal) › [English FAL Grade 10 P3 National November 2018 QP](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/english-fal-p3-grade-10-nov-2018/77078830-0eca-4ddc-8ca4-495ea74b80a0) ## About this document English Fal · Grade 10 · National November · 2018 · English. Question paper, 6 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Matching paper and memo - [English FAL P3 Grade 10 Nov 2018 Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/english-fal-p3-grade-10-nov-2018-memo/4d932945-4390-431d-aa16-84e255f56e9f) — Memo · 2018 · Eng ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GRAAD 12 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 NOVEMBER 2018 MARKS: 100 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 6 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 2 DBE/November 2018 CAPS – Grade 10 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of THREE SECTIONS: SECTION A: Essay (50) SECTION B: Longer Transactional Text (30) SECTION C: Shorter Transactional Text (20) 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), edit and proofread your work. The plan must appear BEFORE each text. 6. All planning must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line through all planning. 7. You are strongly advised to spend approximately: o 50 minutes on SECTION A o 40 minutes on SECTION B o 30 minutes on SECTION C 8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 9. Give each response a suitable title/heading. 10. The title/heading must NOT be considered when doing a word count. 11. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 3 DBE/November 2018 CAPS – Grade 10 SECTION A: ESSAY QUESTION 1 • Write an essay of between 150 and 200 words in length (about ONE page) on ONE of the following topics. • Write down the NUMBER and TITLE of the essay you have chosen, e.g. 1.1 That was my favourite day at school. • Give your own title if your choice is QUESTION 1.2, 1.7.1 or 1.7.2. • Spend approximately 50 minutes on this section. 1.1 That was my favourite day at school. [50] 1.2 Write a story that includes the following words: I have never been so disappointed in my life. NOTE: The words given in the topic MUST be included somewhere in your essay. Provide your own title. [50] 1.3 For every dark night, there is a brighter day. [50] 1.4 Trees [50] 1.5 If we do not keep up with technology, we risk being left behind. [50] 1.6 'I never lose. I either win or learn.' – Nelson Mandela [50] 1.7 Choose ONE of the pictures on the next page and write an essay on a topic that comes to mind. Write the question number (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. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 4 DBE/November 2018 CAPS – Grade 10 1.7.1 [Source: www.google.com] [50] 1.7.2 [Source: www.google.com] [50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 5 DBE/November 2018 CAPS – Grade 10 SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 2 • Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks. • The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words in length. • Write down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen, e.g. 2.1 FORMAL LETTER. • Pay particular attention to format, language and register. • Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section. 2.1 FORMAL LETTER You are uncertain about which career to follow when you complete matric. Write a letter to your school counsellor seeking his/her advice. [30] 2.2 DIALOGUE You arrived late for one of your classes. Your teacher has asked you to explain why you were late. Write the dialogue between you and your teacher. NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30] 2.3 SPEECH Your youth group will be hosting a fun day. As the chairperson of the youth group you have been asked to present a speech to promote this event at the local community meeting. Write your speech. [30] 2.4 BOOK REVIEW You have been visiting your local library quite often. The librarian has asked you to write a review of a novel you have just completed reading. Write the review. [30] TOTAL SECTION B: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 6 DBE/November 2018 CAPS – Grade 10 SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT 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 down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen, e.g. 3.1 ADVERTISEMENT. • Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 3.1 ADVERTISEMENT Your school has a garden project. Vegetables from this garden will be sold to raise funds for the school. As the secretary of the fundraising committee, you have been asked to create an advertisement which will be published in a local newspaper. Write the content of the advertisement. NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. [20] 3.2 DIARY ENTRIES You have been chosen as one of the learners to represent your school in a debating competition against a neighbouring school. Write TWO diary entries, expressing your feelings BEFORE and AFTER the debate. [20] 3.3 DIRECTIONS Your community sports club has organised a 5 kilometre race. You have been asked to decide on the route for this race. Write the directions from the local hall to the stadium where the race will end. You must include the following in your response: • Landmarks • Distances • Specific directions NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. 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