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GRAAD 12
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE P3
NOVEMBER 2021
MARKS: 100
TIME: 3 hours
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English Hl Grade 12 P3 NSC November 2021 Question Paper (English)
Grade 12 English Hl Paper 3 question paper from the NSC November Exam 2021 (English), 6 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.
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- Grade 12
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- English
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- Question paper
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- 2021
- Exam period
- NSC November Exam
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English Home Language/P3 2 DBE/November 2021
NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of TWO sections:
SECTION A: Essay (50)
SECTION B: Transactional Texts (2 x 25) (50)
2. Answer ONE question in SECTION A and TWO questions in SECTION B.
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 the answer.
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 your time as follows:
SECTION A: approximately 100 minutes
SECTION B: approximately 80 (2 x 40) minutes
8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
9. The title/heading must NOT be included when doing a word count.
10. Write neatly and legibly.
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English Home Language/P3 3 DBE/November 2021
NSC
SECTION A: ESSAY
QUESTION 1
Write an essay of 400–450 words (2–2½ pages) on ONE of the following topics.
Write down the NUMBER and TITLE/HEADING of your essay.
1.1 My stumbling blocks became my stepping stones [50]
1.2 'If I were not African, I wonder whether it would be clear to me that Africa is a
place where the people do not need limp gifts of fish but sturdy fishing rods
and fair access to the pond.'
– Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie [50]
1.3 There is no place for traditional values in modern society [50]
1.4 The magic of a South African summer [50]
1.5 A mask … a mistake … hilarious! [50]
1.6 The pictures reproduced below and on page 4 may evoke a reaction or
feeling in you or stir your imagination.
Select ONE picture and write an essay in response. Write the question
number (1.6.1, 1.6.2 or 1.6.3) of your choice and give your essay a title.
NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you
have chosen.
1.6.1
[Source: millionfeed.com] [50]
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English Home Language/P3 4 DBE/November 2021
NSC
1.6.2
[Source: facebook.com] [50]
1.6.3
[Source: www.facebook.com] [50]
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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English Home Language/P3 5 DBE/November 2021
NSC
SECTION B: TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS
QUESTION 2
Respond to TWO of the following topics.
The body of each of your answers should be 180–200 words (20–25 lines) in
length.
Pay careful attention to the following:
Audience, register, tone and style
Choice of words and language structure
Format
Write down the NUMBER and TITLE/HEADING of the text you have chosen,
e.g. 2.1 FORMAL SPEECH.
2.1 FORMAL SPEECH
You are the spokesperson for the South African Olympics team, representing
all sport codes.
Write your speech that will be televised prior to the team's departure. [25]
2.2 MAGAZINE ARTICLE
You are aware that many young South Africans wish to pursue their dreams
in other countries. As a fervent #IamStaying supporter, you feel compelled to
convince them to remain.
Write the magazine article. [25]
2.3 E-MAIL
PROTECTION FOR ALL
We are a group of investors who would like to provide a Not-for-
Profit Organisation (NPO) with personal protective equipment for
the elderly in the community.
To apply for this donation, forward an e-mail to pfa@webmail.org.za.
As the Covid-19 compliance coordinator of your local community organisation,
you would like to respond to the advertisement above.
Send an e-mail to pfa@webmail.org.za in which you motivate why your
organisation is best suited to be a beneficiary of PROTECTION FOR ALL. [25]
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English Home Language/P3 6 DBE/November 2021
NSC
2.4 DIALOGUE
You have been employed in a part-time position. Your employer has
requested you to perform a task outside of your job description.
Write the dialogue that ensues between you and your employer. [25]
2.5 LETTER TO THE PRESS
Miss South Africa!
Mr South Africa!
Miss World!
Miss Universe!
You have strong opinions on the trending topic, Beauty Pageants.
Write a letter to the press, expressing your views. [25]
2.6 FORMAL REPORT
The Youth Council, on which you serve, has raised a concern about the
under-utilisation of libraries in the community. You have been tasked to
investigate this matter.
Write the formal report that you will submit to the council. [25]
TOTAL SECTION B: 50
GRAND TOTAL: 100
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