English FAL Grade 12 Paper 3 Eastern Cape June 2014 Memo

Downloaded from English First Additional Language/P3 1 hlayiso.comJune 2014 Common Test NSC – Memorandum ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 MEMORANDUM COMMON TEST JUNE 2014 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 N.B. This memorandum consists of 6 pages including this page. Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over

Downloaded from English First Additional Language/P3 2 hlayiso.comJune 2014 Common Test NSC – Memorandum This memorandum MUST BE USED TOGETHER WITH THE ATTACHED English FAL assessment rubrics for SECTIONS A, B, and C. SECTION A: ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS  Candidates are required to write ONE topic only.  Full credit must be given for the candidate’s own interpretation.  Marking must be objective. Consider the background of the candidates and give credit for relevant ideas  Use a 50-mark assessment rubric to mark the essays. The text produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria as set out in the assessment rubric: o Content, planning and format (60%) – 30 marks o Language, style and editing (30%) – 15 marks o Structure (10%) – 5 marks NOTE: No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties. If contractions are used, they should be punctuated correctly. If not, they should be indicated as spelling mistakes. 1.1 A good deed  Is a narrative essay/Descriptive/Reflective.  Practical examples should be given.  A strong storyline is recommended for a narrative.  Vivid description must be given for a descriptive. (50) 1.2 Slaughtering of animals for cultural rituals should be regarded as a criminal offence. Do you agree?  An argumentative essay.  The essay must offer distinct opinion that is FOR or AGAINST.  Candidates should sum up by referring to their strongest points.  There should be a clear defence/motivation/argument of the position taken. (50) 1.3 That was a true test of friendship  Narrative essay/reflective.  Candidates should refer to a particular friend.  Candidates should narrate what a friend did or expected.  Candidates are expected to use the past tense and past perfect tenses.  If reflective there must be a personal account of thought processes and feelings/emotions. (50) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over

Downloaded from English First Additional Language/P3 3 hlayiso.comJune 2014 Common Test NSC – Memorandum 1.4 Things that destroy your youth  Descriptive essay/Narrative/Reflective  Candidates should describe those things that destroy youth. (50) 1.5 Does true love only exist in movies? Discuss your views.  Discursive essays.  Both sides of the coin should be given.  Sum up by tracking the stand point. (50) 1.6 I never thought that this day would come so soon.  Narrative, Descriptive  Candidates should relate to this expectation of the coming day. (50) 1.7.1 Description / Narrative 1.7.2  Candidates may interpret the pictures anyway.  The interpretation should be linked to the pictures.  Candidates should give the essay a suitable title. (50) TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over

Downloaded from English First Additional Language/P3 4 hlayiso.comJune 2014 Common Test NSC – Memorandum SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS  Candidates are required to answer ONE question.  Marking must be objective. Consider the background of the candidates and give credit for relevant ideas  Use a 30-mark assessment rubric to mark responses to this section. The text produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria as set out in the assessment rubric: o Content, planning and format (60%) – 18 marks o Language, style and editing (40%) – 12 marks NOTE: No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties. 2.1 Formal Letter  Conventions - Two addresses - Salutation Dear sir/Madam - Subject title - Conclusion (30) 2.2 CV and Covering Letter CV (include the following):  Personal details  Grade passed  Work experience (if any)  Hobbies and interest  References  Use CV format Covering Letter:  Writers address, date, recipients address, salutation  Heading  Content must respond to the advertised position.  Closing  Signature (30) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over

Downloaded from English First Additional Language/P3 5 hlayiso.comJune 2014 Common Test NSC – Memorandum 2.3 Book Reviews Candidates are expected to write the title and the author of the book.  Date of the publication  Summary of the contents  Reasons why it should be read  Who is suitable to read the book  Language used in the book-its suitability (30) 2.4 Speech Candidates can include inter-alia.  Exam preparation  Tips on studying  Study Time-table  Revision plans (30) TOTAL SECTION B: 30 Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over

Downloaded from English First Additional Language/P3 6 hlayiso.comJune 2014 Common Test NSC – Memorandum SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS:  Candidates are expected to answer ONE question  Marking must be objective. Consider the background of the candidates and give credit for relevant ideas.  Use a 20-mark assessment rubric to mark responses in section. The text produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria as set out in the assessment rubric: o Content, planning and style (60%) – 12 marks o Language, style and editing (40%) – 8 marks 3.1 Invitation Card should include inter-alia:  The date of the wedding  Wedding partners  Venue  Theme of the wedding  RSVP and contact details (20) 3.2 Postcard  Name of the province and town  Details of the activities done or places of interest seen (20) 3.3 Instructions Candidates should give clear instructions  Instructions must be clear and in a logical sequence.  The language should be clear.  Must be written in point form. (20) TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over