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SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
ENGLISH FIRST LANGUAGE P1
HIGHER GRADE
2013
MEMORANDUM
MARKS: 100
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English Hl Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC June 2013 Memo (English)
Grade 12 English Hl Paper 1 memorandum from the NSC June 2013 (English), 6 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, question paper linked when available.
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- English Hl
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- Grade 12
- Language
- English
- Document type
- Memorandum
- Year
- 2013
- Exam period
- NSC June
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- 1
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- CAPS
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English First Language/HG/P1 2 DBE 2013
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QUESTION 1: COMPREHENSION
Refer to TEXTS 1 AND 2
dou They get tattoos V and pierce their bodies. V
1.2 He asks rhetorical questions in order to draw the reader inv; in order to help
him find a solution to the teenagers’ rebellious behaviour. ¥
Refer to paragraph 2.
1.3 He goes on to suggest that the answer is more complex, V and can be
traced back to our need for social ritual. V
1.4 The internal logic/the reason behindV phenomena such as social rituals.¥
Refer to paragraph 3.
1.5 He uses words like ‘clearly’, 'still need’, 'need’.
He uses positive statements such as ‘highlighting key events' and 'mark
their progress’, and lists numerous rituals that we still respect in our society.
He also uses an informal, conversational style to convince the reader.
(Award three marks for three different points mentioned) VvV
Refer to paragraph 4-5.
1.6 This is how youngsters communicate today. A barn dance seems carefree
and fun.
(Award two marks for an exploration of the difference in society and
communication) VV
They live in a far more complex world with little guidance.
They don't find enough meaning in their social and cultural heritage. It
highlights the idea that today’s teenagers live in a more complex, secluded
and global/huge society.
(Award two marks for an interpretation) VV
OR
(Mark globally out of 4) VvvV
1.7 It is beat-oriented/reflects a kind of ‘primal knowing’
Refer to paragraph 6-9.
1.8 Both have used ritual in order to try and find fulfillment/have the need to find
one's place in the world.
1.9 He mentions the hippie era of the previous century.
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1.10 He suggests that they have to live in a world damaged by their elders.V
He urges the reader to look beyond superficial behaviour to find the reason
behind it.V
He says that there is nothing wrong with wanting to achieve wonderful
things and become an amazing individual. ¥
Questions on TEXT B: A VOID DEEP IN THEIR SOULS.
1.11 On the one hand they are materialistic and overindulgent,V and yet they
don't seem to value their material possessions.¥
Questions on TEXT A AND TEXT B.
1.12 1.12.1 That the behaviour stems from a need for recognition/finding out
who they are,V and a deep desire to be able to dream and
achieve wonderful things.V
1.12.2 Mark globally. No mark fora simple 'yes' or'no’. VV
QUESTION 2: STYLE AND TEXTUAL EDITING
Refer to TEXT C
Accept reasonable alternatives.
2.1 Abandon, let go of, cut off
| And be very weak at others.
2.3 2.3.1 adverb
2.3.2 terribly/dismally
24 2.4.1 inspirational/motivational/encouraging tone
2.4.2 (Do the same?)The writer's intention would either be to challenge
the reader, or to express incredulity. (Any one)
2.5 contraction of you+will.//Omission of letters: wi
2.6 an \ effectV on your performancey¥
2.7 2.7.1 It is spelt with a c because it is a noun.
2.7.2 Any sentence which illustrates the knowledge that the word is a
verb. e.g. I'd advise waiting until tomorrow.
2.8 have had ¥ should be has had ¥
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2.9 fewery shouldbe less ¥
2.10 shouldV simply be seen V
2.11. Simple. V One finite verb//One main clause//One idea ¥
QUESTION 3: SUMMARY
Refer to TEXT C: LIVING IN THE REAL WORLD
Points to look for:
NOARON >
Acknowledge the real world.
Mistakes happen.
Failure is inevitable.
Don't listen too much to others.
Don't take things too seriously
Strive for excellence rather than perfection.
Learn to dare.
e One mark per point. Total: 7 +
e Evaluate language and cohesion.
e Deduct 1 mark for incorrect word count/no word count.
e Stop reading after 105 words.
QUESTION 4: ADVERTISING
TEXTS D ANDE
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4.2
4.3
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To get ahead in life//have a successful/exciting career
DBE 2013
Total: 3 = Total: (10)
He is being propelled forward//he looks straight ahead/has a look of
exhilaration on his face//arms are stretched backward, underlining his
movement forward//body bent forward//looks comfortable in the proper gear
for moving forward.
Any one relevant aspect for 1 mark ¥
This emphasises the idea that a qualification from the International Hotel
School V will propel him/her into an exciting career.//Help him/her to get
ahead in life V
It is suggested that the individual will have to do something — in this case
enrol in a course at the Hotel School. VV
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4.4 He says that a future without the qualification is 'grey' and ‘dead-end’ —
unsuccessful and boringv, while the qualification will guarantee an ‘exciting’,
‘fast-growing’ career with ‘endless opportunities'.V The learner may quotellift
the contrasting ideas or simply explain. An understanding of contrast is
important.
4.5 It combines a final motivation with contact detailsV, providing a sense of
urgency//making it easy for the target reader to take immediate action.V
46 4.6.1 Businesswomen V¥ % (Mark in conjunction with QUESTION 4.6.2)
Accept businessmen if proper explanation is given in
QUESTION 4.6.2)
4.6.2 Stiletto shoe worn by women.///Alt. Focus on studs (rugby). Men
can be seen as functioning in a female dominated world.) VV
4.6.3 driveny, determinedv, ambitiousY 3x%
4.6.4 The studs suggest that this woman can survive/be successful in a
man's world with style and sophistication.// that by investing with
Sanlam, she will be lifted to another level of success//her career
will be enhanced.
Accept any well argued answer for two marks.
4.7 Sanlamy investmenty
48 Text D: a fun, lively font, underlining the excitement. V Text E. Simple, yet
powerful, suggesting sophistication/a sense of having arrived.V
Accept any reasonable answer. For two marks the learner must refer to both
texts.
QUESTION 5: CARTOONS
Refer to TEXTS F AND G
5.1 They stand around in circles and gossip.
They are seductive — wear revealing clothes.
(Award two marks for any one stereotype.) VV
5.2 It is suggested that he knows that his son is starting to show an interest in
girls V and that he will have to learn how to handle women//to survive and be
a provider ¥
5.3 5.3.1 Mark globally. VV
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Most likely the women, for the caveman's appearance is unkempt,
and he seems to be a domineering, violent type of man.///
The men, for the girls seem to show no interest in the caveman,
and don't appear to be afraid of him. His violent nature will not
endear him to them. He might not know how to approach them.
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English First Language/HG/P1 6 DBE 2013
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5.3.2 The boy, for he is entering puberty, and his pouted mouth and
finger on his chin show that he is looking at the girls with interest. (2)
5.4 In frame 1 William's wide eyes suggest that he is apprehensivev; in frame 4
he is slumped to the ground because the monk has made him
depressed/anxious V and in frame 7 he is desperate to get away from the
monk. ¥ 6x % (3)
5.5 It makes it sound like a sermon.//It has a rhetorical effect// It scares the boy. (2)
5.6 His nose is enlarged. (1)
5.7 The pointed finger and furrowed eyebrows, and the exaggerated arm
movements all suggest that he is an angry, self-righteous, smug, judgmental
person. (two aspects of body language and one interpretation) (3)
5.8 William repeats the monk's line//mimics the monk - 'It is time ...' to show that
he has had enough of the preaching.//The play on words: 'second opinion’,
which is usually used when a second opinion is required for a certain medical
diagnosis. The suggestion is that he does not approve of the monk's
‘diagnosis'//philosophy of life (3)
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