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ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3
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English FAL Grade 12 Paper 3 NSC June 2022 Memo
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- English FAL
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- Grade 12
- Language
- English
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- Memorandum
- Year
- 2022
- Exam period
- NSC June Exam
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- CAPS
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English First Additional Language/P3 2 DBE/2022
SC/NSC – Marking Guidelines
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
These marking guidelines must be used together with the attached English FAL
assessment rubrics for SECTIONS A, B and C.
SECTION A: ESSAY
QUESTION 1
Instructions to Markers:
Candidates are required to write on ONE topic only.
The ideas listed below the topics are only some ways in which the topic could be
interpreted.
Full credit must be given for the candidates' own interpretation.
Marking must be objective. Give credit for relevant ideas.
Use the 50-mark assessment rubric to mark the essays. The texts produced by
candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria as set out in the
assessment rubric:
o Content and planning (30 marks)
o Language, style and editing (15 marks)
o Structure (5 marks)
NOTE:
Adhere to the length of between 250 and 300 words as prescribed in the CAPS
document. However, should the maximum word count be exceeded, refer to the
First Additional Language Examination Guidelines Grade 12, 2021.
No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties.
1.1 I will never forget what my neighbour did.
Narrative/Reflective/Descriptive/Discursive/Argumentative
If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an interesting
ending.
If reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions
and feelings.
If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, using as
many senses as possible to make the description clear.
If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and
clearly analysed in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting
evidence for his/her arguments. The candidate may come to a particular
conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include
recommendations.
If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint
for or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments
to support and substantiate his/her view. The conclusion should be a
strong, clear and convincing statement of the writer's opinion.
NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more
than one type of essay/any other essay type, relevant to the topic. [50]
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1.2 Family treasures
Descriptive/Narrative/Reflective/Discursive/Argumentative
If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, using as
many senses as possible to make the description clear.
If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an interesting
ending.
If reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions
and feelings.
If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and
clearly analysed in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting
evidence for his/her arguments. The candidate may come to a particular
conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include
recommendations.
If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint
for or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments
to support and substantiate his/her view. The conclusion should be a
strong, clear and convincing statement of the writer's opinion.
NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more
than one type of essay/any other essay type, relevant to the topic. [50]
1.3 Small things make the biggest difference.
Reflective/ Discursive/Argumentative/ Descriptive/Narrative
If reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions
and feelings.
If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and
clearly analysed in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting
evidence for his/her arguments. The candidate may come to a particular
conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include
recommendations.
If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint
for or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments
to support and substantiate his/her view. The conclusion should be a
strong, clear and convincing statement of the writer's opinion.
If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, using as
many senses as possible to make the description clear.
If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an interesting
ending.
NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more
than one type of essay/any other essay type, relevant to the topic. [50]
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1.4 Rules are important in society.
Argumentative/Discursive/Reflective/Descriptive/Narrative
If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint
for or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments
to support and substantiate his/her view. The conclusion should be a
strong, clear and convincing statement of the writer's opinion.
If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and
clearly analysed in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting
evidence for his/her arguments. The candidate may come to a particular
conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include
recommendations.
If reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions
and feelings.
If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, using as
many senses as possible to make the description clear.
If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an interesting
ending.
NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more
than one type of essay/any other essay type, relevant to the topic. [50]
1.5 'When you have confidence, you can do anything.' – Sloane Stevens
Discursive/Argumentative//Reflective/Narrative/Descriptive
If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and
clearly analysed in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting
evidence for his/her arguments. The candidate may come to a particular
conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include
recommendations.
If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint
for or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments
to support and substantiate his/her view. The conclusion should be a
strong, clear and convincing statement of the writer's opinion.
If reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions
and feelings.
If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an interesting
ending.
If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, using as
many senses as possible to make the description clear.
NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more
than one type of essay/any other essay type, relevant to the topic. [50]
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1.6 Interpretation of pictures
The candidate:
must give the essay a suitable title.
may interpret the pictures in any way that is relevant.
may choose to write any type of essay.
must link the interpretation to the picture.
may write in any appropriate tense.
1.6.1 Picture: Man with outstretched arms
Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive
Literal interpretations: physical fitness, joy, victory
Figurative interpretations: freedom, positivity [50]
1.6.2 Picture: A Bell
Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive
Literal interpretations: a school bell, a warning
Figurative interpretations: time, communication, an emergency [50]
1.6.3 Picture: Elephant and calf
Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive
Literal interpretations: wildlife, poaching
Figurative interpretations: family, relationships [50]
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
QUESTION 2
Instructions to Markers:
Candidates are required to answer ONE question.
Marking must be objective. Give credit for relevant ideas.
Use the 30-mark assessment rubric to mark the responses in this section. The
texts produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria
as set out in the assessment rubric:
o Content, planning and format (18 marks)
o Language, style and editing (12 marks)
NOTE:
Adhere to the length of between 120 and 150 words as prescribed in the CAPS
document. However, should the maximum word count be reached mid-sentence,
read to the end of that sentence.
No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties.
2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER
A letter of congratulations to a friend.
The letter should have an introduction, a body and a conclusion.
The tone and register of the letter should be friendly and informal.
The following aspects of format must be included:
o Address of sender
o Date
o Greeting/Salutation
o Suitable ending
The candidate must congratulate a friend. [30]
2.2 E-MAIL
An e-mail to the manager enquiring about what the museum has to offer.
Allow for acceptable variations of the format.
The e-mail should be addressed to the manager.
The tone and register of the e-mail should be formal.
The following aspects of format must be included:
o The recipient's e-mail address
o Subject
o Message
o Sender's name
The following information may be included:
o CC: the friends' e-mail addresses
o The sender may choose to provide other alternative contact details at
the end.
The e-mail must include enquiries about what the museum has to offer. [30]
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2.3 OBITUARY
Your aunt has recently passed away.
The tone must be formal.
The following aspects of format must be included:
o Full name of the deceased
o Date of birth
o Date of death
o Birthplace
o Where the person was living at the time of death
o Key survivors (e.g. spouse, children) and their names
o Date, time and place of funeral
The following information may be included:
o Biographical information
o Cause of death
The obituary must pay tribute to the deceased. [30]
2.4 SPEECH
A speech to learners.
The speech should be written using a suitable salutation/greeting.
The tone and register should be appropriate for the audience.
The speech must include the following:
o An introduction that captures the listener's attention
o Well-developed points
o A suitable conclusion. [30]
TOTAL SECTION B: 30
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SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
QUESTION 3
Instructions to Markers:
Candidates are required to answer ONE question.
Marking must be objective. Give credit for relevant ideas.
Use the 20-mark assessment rubric to mark the responses in this section. The
texts produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria
as set out in the assessment rubric:
o Content, planning and format (12 marks)
o Language, style and editing (8 marks)
NOTE:
Adhere to the length of between 80 and 100 words as prescribed in the CAPS
document. However, should the maximum word count be reached mid-sentence,
read to the end of that sentence.
No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties.
3.1 POSTER
Poster on a vegetable garden project.
The poster must include details about the vegetable garden project.
Sufficient details must be given to inform members of the community to
become involved in the vegetable garden project.
Catchy words and phrases must be credited.
NOTE: Do NOT award marks for illustrations or drawings. [20]
3.2 SHORT TEXT MESSAGE
A short text message to a cousin.
Allow for acceptable variations of the format.
The tone and register of the text should be informal.
The use of unconventional abbreviations and acronyms, omission of
vowels and the use of numbers in the place of words must be meaningful.
The text must be clear and concise. [20]
3.3 DIRECTIONS
Directions from the community hall.
The directions may be in either point or paragraph form.
Complete sentences are not necessary.
Directions must be in the correct order.
Approximate distances in kilometres, directions and landmarks must be
included.
NOTE: Do NOT award marks for illustrations or drawings. [20]
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 100
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DBE/2022
ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR ESSAY – FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [50 MARKS]
Criteria Exceptional Skilful Moderate Elementary Inadequate
CONTENT & 28–30 22–24 16–18 10-12 4-6
PLANNING -Outstanding/Striking response -Very well-crafted response -Satisfactory response -Inconsistently coherent -Totally irrelevant response
beyond normal expectations -Fully relevant and interesting -Ideas are reasonably coherent response -Confused and unfocused ideas
Upper level
(Response and ideas) -Intelligent, thought-provoking ideas with evidence of and convincing -Unclear ideas and unoriginal -Vague and repetitive
Organisation of ideas for and mature ideas maturity -Reasonably organised and -Little evidence of organisation -Unorganised and incoherent
planning; -Exceptionally well organised -Very well organised and coherent, including introduction, and coherence
Awareness of purpose, and coherent (connected), coherent (connected), body and conclusion/ending
audience and context including introduction, body and including
conclusion/ending introduction, body and
30 MARKS conclusion/ending
25–27 19–21 13–15 7–9 0–3
-Excellent response but lacks -Well-crafted response -Satisfactory response but some -Largely irrelevant response -No attempt to respond to the
the exceptionally striking -Relevant and interesting lapses in clarity -Ideas tend to be topic
Lower level
qualities of the outstanding ideas -Ideas are fairly coherent and disconnected and confusing -Completely irrelevant and
essay -Well organised and coherent convincing -Hardly any evidence of inappropriate
-Mature and intelligent ideas (connected), including -Some degree of organisation organisation and coherence -Unfocused and muddled
-Skilfully organised and coherent introduction, body and and coherence, including
(connected), including conclusion introduction, body and
introduction, body and conclusion
conclusion/ending
LANGUAGE, STYLE & 14–15 11-12 8- 9 5- 6 0–3
EDITING -Tone, register, style and -Tone, register, style and -Tone, register, style and -Tone, register, style and -Language incomprehensible
vocabulary highly appropriate to vocabulary very appropriate to vocabulary appropriate to vocabulary less appropriate to -Tone, register, style and
Tone, register, style,
Upper level
purpose, audience and context purpose, audience and purpose, audience and context purpose, audience and context vocabulary not appropriate to
vocabulary appropriate -Language confident, context -Appropriate use of language to -Very basic use of language purpose, audience and context
to purpose/effect and exceptionally impressive -Language is effective and a convey meaning -Tone and diction are -Vocabulary limitations so
context; -Compelling and rhetorically consistently appropriate tone -Tone is appropriate inappropriate extreme as to make
Word choice; effective in tone is used -Rhetorical devices used to -Very limited vocabulary comprehension impossible
Language use and -Virtually error-free in grammar -Largely error-free in grammar enhance content
conventions, and spelling and spelling
punctuation, grammar, -Very skilfully crafted -Very well crafted
spelling 13 10 7 4
-Language excellent and -Language engaging and -Adequate use of language with -Inadequate use of language
Lower level
15 MARKS rhetorically effective in tone generally effective some inconsistencies -Little or no variety in sentence
-Virtually error-free in grammar -Appropriate and effective -Tone generally appropriate and -Exceptionally limited
and spelling tone limited use of rhetorical devices vocabulary
-Skilfully crafted -Few errors in grammar and
spelling
-Well crafted
STRUCTURE 5 4 3 2 0–1
-Excellent development of topic -Logical development of -Relevant details developed -Some valid points -Necessary points lacking
Features of text; -Exceptional detail details -Sentences, paragraphs well- -Sentences and paragraphs -Sentences and paragraphs
Paragraph development -Sentences, paragraphs -Coherent constructed faulty faulty
and sentence exceptionally well-constructed -Sentences, paragraphs -Essay still makes sense -Essay still makes some sense -Essay lacks sense
construction logical, varied
5 MARKS
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ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT – FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [30 MARKS]
Criteria Exceptional Skilful Moderate Elementary Inadequate
CONTENT, PLANNING 15–18 11-14 8-10 5-7 0–4
& FORMAT -Outstanding response -Very good response -Adequate response -Basic response -Response reveals no
beyond normal demonstrating good demonstrating demonstrating some knowledge of features
Response and ideas; expectations knowledge of features knowledge of features knowledge of features of the type of text
Organisation of ideas -Intelligent and mature of the type of text of the type of text of the type of text -Meaning obscure with
for planning; ideas -Maintains focus – no -Not completely focused -Some focus but writing major digressions
Purpose, audience, -Extensive knowledge digressions – some digressions digresses -Not coherent in content
features/conventions of features of the type of -Coherent in content -Reasonably coherent -Not always coherent in and ideas
and context text and ideas, very well in content and ideas content and ideas -Very few details
-Writing maintains focus elaborated and details -Some details support -Few details support the support the topic
18 MARKS -Coherence in content support topic the topic topic -Necessary rules of
and ideas -Appropriate format with -Generally appropriate -Necessary rules of format not applied
-Highly elaborated and minor inaccuracies format but with some format vaguely applied
all details support the inaccuracies -Some critical
topic oversights
-Appropriate and
accurate format
LANGUAGE, STYLE & 10–12 8–9 6–7 4-5 0–3
EDITING -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style
and vocabulary highly and vocabulary very and vocabulary and vocabulary less and vocabulary do not
Tone, register, style, appropriate to purpose, appropriate to purpose, appropriate to purpose, appropriate to purpose, correspond to purpose,
purpose/effect, audience and context audience and context audience and context audience and context audience and context
audience and context; -Grammatically -Generally -Some grammatical -Inaccurate grammar -Error-ridden and
Language use and accurate and well- grammatically accurate errors with numerous errors confused
conventions; constructed and well-constructed -Adequate vocabulary -Limited vocabulary -Vocabulary not suitable
Word choice; -Virtually error-free -Very good vocabulary -Errors do not impede -Meaning obscured for purpose
Punctuation and -Mostly free of errors meaning -Meaning seriously
spelling impaired
12 MARKS
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ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT – FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [20 MARKS]
Criteria Exceptional Skilful Moderate Elementary Inadequate
CONTENT, PLANNING 10–12 8-9 6-7 4-5 0-3
& FORMAT -Outstanding response -Very good response -Adequate response, -Basic response, -Response reveals no
beyond normal demonstrating good demonstrating demonstrating some knowledge of features
Response and ideas; expectations knowledge of features knowledge of features knowledge of features of the type of text
Organisation of ideas; -Intelligent and mature of the type of text of the type of text of the type of text -Meaning obscure with
Features/conventions ideas -Maintains focus – no -Not completely focused -Some focus but writing major digressions
and context -Extensive knowledge digressions –some digressions digresses -Not coherent in content
of features of the type of -Coherent in content -Reasonably coherent -Not always coherent in and ideas
12 MARKS text and ideas, very well in content and ideas content and ideas -Very few details
-Writing maintains focus elaborated and details -Some details support -Few details support the support the topic
-Coherence in content support topic the topic topic -Necessary rules of
and ideas -Appropriate format with -Generally appropriate -Necessary rules of format not applied
-Highly elaborated and minor inaccuracies format but with some format vaguely applied
all details support the inaccuracies -Some critical
topic oversights
-Appropriate and
accurate format
LANGUAGE, STYLE & 7–8 5-6 4 3 0–2
EDITING -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style
and vocabulary highly and vocabulary very and vocabulary and vocabulary less and vocabulary do not
Tone, register, style, appropriate to purpose, appropriate to purpose, appropriate to purpose, appropriate to purpose, correspond to purpose,
vocabulary appropriate audience and context audience and context audience and context audience and context audience and context
to purpose and context; -Grammatically -Generally -Some grammatical -Inaccurate grammar -Error-ridden and
Language use and accurate and well- grammatically accurate errors with numerous errors confused
conventions; constructed and well-constructed -Adequate vocabulary -Limited vocabulary -Vocabulary not suitable
Word choice; -Virtually error-free -Very good vocabulary -Errors do not impede -Meaning obscured for purpose
Punctuation and -Mostly free of errors meaning -Meaning seriously
spelling impaired
8 MARKS
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