# English FAL Grade 9 Gauteng November 2017 Memo > Grade 9 English FAL memorandum from the Gauteng November Exam 2017, 5 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, question paper linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr9-eng-fal-english-november-2017-possible-answer/31d4caaa-63ff-4d0c-9623-91ca7aeb0ddd - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: English FAL - Grade: Grade 9 - Language: English - Document type: Memorandum - Year: 2017 - Exam period: Gauteng November Exam - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 5 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 9](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-9) › [English FAL](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-9/english-fal) › [English FAL Grade 9 Gauteng November 2017 Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr9-eng-fal-english-november-2017-possible-answer/31d4caaa-63ff-4d0c-9623-91ca7aeb0ddd) ## About this document English Fal · Grade 9 · Gauteng November Exam · 2017 · English. Memorandum, 5 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 testpapers.co.za GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION NOVEMBER 2017 GRADE 9 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE MEMORANDUM 5 pages 1 ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MEMORANDUM ENGLISH FAL GRADE 9 GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE MEMORANDUM SECTION A – READING COMPREHENSION 1.1 Entertainer ½ and musician ½ 1 1.2 C – is really important to all South Africans 1 1.3 Deputy President of South Africa 1 1.4 Final Journey (World Tour) 1 1.5 ICC 1 1.6.1 Johannesburg 1 1.6.2 begin(ning) / start / commence 1 1.6.3 Figuratively – it is not really a leg. It is used to define a section of a whole. 2 1.7 To inform the public about the upcoming concerts of Johnny Clegg. 1 1.8 It is a story about his own life. 1 1.9 Juluka 1 1.10 False – “The Grammy-nominated artist and recipient of the South African 2 Order of Ikhamanga”  Award the learner 1 mark for the quotation marks used.  Award the learner 1 mark if the quote supports the false statement. 1.11 There are more people in Johannesburg and surrounding areas that would 1 come to the concert. (Any other suitable answer) 1.12 Excited 1 1.13 The Soweto Gospel Choir (Blessed and African Spirit won Grammy in 2007 1 and 2008 for Best Traditional World music Album) 1.14 The band consists of actual people playing on stage. The music is not pre- 1 recorded. (Any other similar response) 1.15 Yes / No.  Learners must support the Yes / No statement to receive all the 3 marks  1.16.1 Opinion  1.16.2 This is the opinion of Cyril Ramaphosa, not factual  2 1.17 Repertoire / a variety of music usually performed by the artist 1 1.18 An autobiographical, audiovisual and intimate account of his life 2 1.19 London and Dubai 2 1.20 African Sky Blue 1 1.21 Real Concerts 1 [30] 2 ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MEMORANDUM ENGLISH FAL GRADE 9 Section B – Language 2.1 Homeless does not refer to people but to a song. / It is the title of a song. 1 2.2 lead (noun) – the initiative in an action; an example for others to follow / a position of advantage in a contest; first place.(e.g. lead guitar, lead story) 1 lead (verb) – cause (a person or animal) to go with one by holding them by the hand, a halter, a rope, etc. while moving forward / be a route or means of access to a particular place or in a particular direction. (e.g. lead by example) 1 2.3 Paul Simon, a famous musician, worked with Joseph Shabalala on a song for his album.  2 2.4 The album, “Graceland”, is launching the career of the group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. 2 2.5 The learner must refer to: Music used to express disapproval of / or objection to something  (or similar explanation) [Protest (noun) – a statement or action expressing disapproval of / or objection to something.] 2 2.6 D - around the world 1 2.7 About 1 2.8 Compete 1 2.9 The group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, was formed by Joseph Tshabalala. 2 2.10 Perfect 1 2.11.1 The ’s is added to show possession / belonging to. 1 2.11.2 I, you, me, they (any two) 2 2.11.3 They are 1 2.11.4 I spoke with a social worker, yesterday. I had spoken with a social worker, yesterday / the previous day. 1 [20] 3 ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MEMORANDUM ENGLISH FAL GRADE 9 SECTION C – Visual literacy 3.1 3.1.1 Poster 1 3.1.2 Something you would put up on poles, in shop windows to advertise the event. Use of slogans and logos The design element The advertising techniques The design used to make the poster eye-catching Any 1 3.2 Solms Delta 1 3.3 The trumpet and musical notes 2 3.4 Ladysmith Black Mambazo 1 3.5 Agree 1 3.6 D – energy 1 3.7 The artist is placed in the centre of the poster and he is doing his signature move. His name is written in bold font. The name of the tour is placed next to the name in a box to highlight it. The three main venues (cities) are added with the dates of each performance. The names of the sponsors are placed at the bottom of the poster. The background is dark (black) to highlight the singer and the information. Any 2 TOTAL: 10 SECTION C - Summary (50-60) Possible answers. 1 Choir was formed in SA and they sing different musical genres. 11 2 They won two Grammy Awards. 5 3 Sang the song for WALL-E and were nominated for a Grammy. 11 4 Performed at final draw for FIFA. 6 5 Sang Baba Yetu for Tin in 2010. 7 6 Choir is known for their live music and different interpretations. 10 7 Takes the audience on a tour through different songs. 09 59 WORDS [10] 4 ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com MEMORANDUM ENGLISH FAL GRADE 9 Note:  If the number of words exceeds 60 disregard the rest.  7 marks for 7 facts.  Maximum 3 marks for language.  Penalties: Deduct 1 mark for incorrect format from the total. Deduct 1 mark for no word allocation from the total. [10] POOR LANGUAGE USAGE AVERAGE LANGUAGE OUTSTANDING USE OF AND SENTENCE USAGE AND SENTENCE LANGUAGE AND CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION 1 2 3 Learner can hardly express Learner is able to express Learner expresses him/herself. Struggles to him/herself in a way that is him/herself excellently or construct a proper sentence. understandable to the reader. in an outstanding way. Is Reader can make sense of innovative with language. what the learner wants to say. Short and simple sentences are formulated. 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