# English FAL Grade 12 P3 NSC November 2021 Question Paper > Grade 12 English FAL Paper 3 question paper from the NSC November Exam 2021, 6 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/english-fal-p3-nov-2021/2ab78f9c-b7dd-4031-88cd-f69ceec284c1 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: English FAL - Grade: Grade 12 - Language: English - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2021 - Exam period: NSC November Exam - Paper: 3 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 6 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 12](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12) › [English FAL](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-12/english-fal) › [English FAL Grade 12 P3 NSC November 2021 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/english-fal-p3-nov-2021/2ab78f9c-b7dd-4031-88cd-f69ceec284c1) ## About this document English Fal · Grade 12 · NSC November Exam · 2021 · English. Question paper, 6 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 NOVEMBER 2021 MARKS: 100 TIME: 2½ 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 2021 NSC 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 and handed in. It is advisable to draw a line through all planning. 7. You are strongly advised to spend approximately:  80 minutes on SECTION A  40 minutes on SECTION B  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, where required. 10. Do NOT consider the title/heading 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 2021 NSC SECTION A: ESSAY QUESTION 1  Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following topics.  Write down the NUMBER and TITLE of the essay you have chosen correctly, e.g. 1.1 Every day is a gift.  Provide your own title if your choice is QUESTION 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2.  Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section. 1.1 Every day is a gift. [50] 1.2 When I answered the call … [50] 1.3 If only we could laugh more. [50] 1.4 Natural disasters [50] 1.5 Saving for the future must start at a young age. [50] 1.6 'Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular.' – Roy T Bennet [50] 1.7 Choose ONE of the following pictures 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. 1.7.1 [Source: www.pinterest.com] [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 4 DBE/November 2021 NSC 1.7.2 [Source: www.google images.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 2021 NSC SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 2  Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing texts.  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 Some members of your community would like to learn how to read. They have approached you for assistance. You have decided to make a request to a literacy organisation to provide reading lessons for these community members. Write a letter of request to the manager of the literacy organisation and provide reasons why these community members should be given reading lessons. [30] 2.2 OBITUARY A famous South African actor/actress, who was your close friend at school, has passed away. His/Her family has asked you to write an obituary, paying tribute to him/her. Write the obituary. [30] 2.3 MAGAZINE ARTICLE You are the chairperson of a sports club in your community. The editor of a local magazine has approached you to write an article on the importance of youth involvement in sport. This article will be published in the local magazine. Write the magazine article. [30] 2.4 DIALOGUE A radio station is hosting a competition in search of a new presenter. One of your friends has good public speaking skills. You want to encourage him/her to enter this presenter-search competition. Write the dialogue between you and your friend. NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30] TOTAL SECTION B: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English First Additional Language/P3 6 DBE/November 2021 NSC SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 3  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional 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 youth organisation would like to host a function to honour the elderly members of your neighbourhood. You have been asked to write the advertisement for this event. Write the content of the advertisement. NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. [20] 3.2 DIARY ENTRY You have applied to study at a tertiary institution in 2022. The institution has sent you notification that your application was successful. Write ONE diary entry expressing how you felt when you received notification that your application was successful. [20] 3.3 DIRECTIONS A relative will be visiting your home after spending ten years in another country. Your town has since developed and many street names have changed. He/She has asked you for directions from the entrance of your town to your home. Write the directions that you will give to your relative. You must include landmarks, distances and specific directions in your response. NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. 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