# English FAL Grade 12 Paper 3 Eastern Cape June 2014 Memo

> Grade 12 English FAL Paper 3 memorandum from the Eastern Cape June 2014, 6 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Subject: English FAL
- Grade: Grade 12
- Language: English
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2014
- Exam period: Eastern Cape June
- Paper: 3
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 6

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                     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.

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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