English FAL Grade 9 Gauteng November 2019 Memo

Downloaded from hlayiso.com testpapers.co.za GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION NOVEMBER 2019 GRADE 9 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE MARKING GUIDELINES 9 pages

Downloaded from hlayiso.com MARKING GUIDELINES ENGLISH FAL GRADE 9 MARKING OF THE COMPREHENSION  Learners should use standard language.  Avoid the following: contractions, slang, colloquialisms and vulgar language.  For open-ended questions, no marks will be awarded for only YES / NO or I AGREE / I DISAGREE. The reason / substantiation / motivation is what will also be considered.  No marks will be awarded for only TRUE / FALSE or FACT / OPINION. The reason / substantiation / motivation is what will also be considered.  Incorrect spelling in one-word answers should be marked wrong.  Incorrect spelling and language errors in longer responses should not be penalised because the focus is on understanding.  For questions, which require quotations from the text, do not penalise candidates for omitting the quotation marks.  Where one-word answers are required and the learner gives a whole sentence, mark correct if the correct word is underlined / highlighted.  When two / three facts / points are required and a range is given, mark only the first two / three.  If a learner uses words from another language, disregard those words, and if the answer still makes sense, do not penalise the learner. However, if a word from another language is used and required in an answer, this WILL be acceptable, provided it is written within quotation marks.  For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the correct answer AND written out in full. 2

Downloaded from hlayiso.com MARKING GUIDELINES ENGLISH FAL GRADE 9 QUESTION 1 No Possible responses Marks Level 1.1 A – What the Fourth Industrial Revolution means for young 1 3 people  1.2 D – many people moved to cities.  1 2 1.3 They make hard work easier / 1 3 They help people with work  1.4 Mass production  2 1 and Production lines  1.5 Deduct one mark if more than 8 words. 2 3 False  “People started using personal computers and the internet”  1.6 First – people used steam engines to do work.  2 3 Third – people used computers to work smarter.  1.7 The car drives itself. / It does not need a driver to move forward. / 1 2 There is no person in the driver’s seat.  1.8 computers / technology / machines  1 3 1.9 He says “We do not know …”  1 3 1.10 Teachers will use technology / 2 3 to plan and teach lessons, / Learners will be taught as individuals or according to individual needs. Any two facts  +  3

Downloaded from hlayiso.com MARKING GUIDELINES ENGLISH FAL GRADE 9 No Possible responses Marks Level 1.11 The learner must indicate Yes or No – no mark is awarded for 2 4 this part of the answer. A reason must be stated – award two marks for any reasonable answer. Yes, better technology will mean that they can treat their patients more effectively.  Or No, they will use their knowledge / experience / expertise and skills as they have done up to now.  1.12 They will need to stay updated with future developments, 2 4 especially in technology. 1.13 A – as developing technology will need to be managed  1 4 1.14 A – Young people must get skills to succeed.  1 3 1.15 Confidence  3 1 Experience  Curiosity  Order is not important 1.16 To bring various partners / stakeholders together.  1 2 1.17 1.17.1 C – communication  1 2 1.17.2 E – programming a computer 1 2 1.17.3 A – time management  1 2 1.17.4 B – entrepreneurship 1 2 1.18 A production line / a line of factory workers √ 1 3 1.19 Image 1. 1 5 The picture depicts a robot (or artificial intelligence) which is a key factor in the industrial revolution. (Any similar motivation)  TOTAL SECTION A: 30 4

Downloaded from hlayiso.com MARKING GUIDELINES ENGLISH FAL GRADE 9 SECTION B LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT QUESTION 2 No Possible responses Marks 2.1 Apostrophe (’s)  1 2.2 An adjective  1 2.3 Such an activity  can begin in primary school. 1 2.4 The mother said that she  thought  it was  important to talk about careers. 3 2.5 explore  No marks are awarded for incorrect spelling 1 2.6 2.6.1 to wait / to start  1 2.6.2 -ing / -ment  1 2.6.3 or  1 2.7 It means to start or launch something  The candidate may use it in own sentence which shows the meaning, e.g. They got the plans off the ground and started a new project. 1 2.8 A plan has been developed  by Simmons University.  2 2.9 A – compound  1 2.10 They / These / This  Learners must use a capital letter.. 1 2.11 children  Must be in the plural form and spelling must be correct. 1 2.12 know  1 2.13 Parents should plan straight  away and not wait until  high school. 2 2.14 When can you start? 1 TOTAL SECTION B: 20 5

Downloaded from hlayiso.com MARKING GUIDELINES ENGLISH FAL GRADE 9 SECTION C VISUAL LITERACY QUESTION 3 No Possible responses Marks Level 3.1 A – cartoon  1 3 3.2 She is holding chalk in her hand / 2 2 She appears to be explaining something on the board / She is standing in front of the learners in the class / She is the only adult / grown-up in the room / (Any TWO appropriate responses) + 3.3 The learner / child / pupil seated in front on the left hand side.  1 1 3.4 Mathematics.  2 2 There are Mathematical symbols / is an algebraic equation on the board.  3.5 positive  1 3 3.6 The corners of his mouth are turned downwards / 2 3 He is looking at the learner / girl / student next to him as if looking for help. / He is raising his hand for attention. + 3.7 Yes. The teacher is explaining well. 1 5 Or No, the teacher does not use technology, teaching aids or charts to enhance the class. Accept any appropriate answer. TOTAL SECTION C: 10 6

Downloaded from hlayiso.com MARKING GUIDELINES ENGLISH FAL GRADE 9 SECTION D SUMMARY QUESTION 4 Mark allocation:  7 marks for 7 points (1 mark per main point)  3 marks for language  Total marks: 10 Distribution of language marks when learner has not quoted verbatim:  1–3 points correct: award 1 mark  4–5 points correct: award 2 marks  6–7 points correct: award 3 marks Distribution of language marks when learner has quoted verbatim:  6–7 quotations: award no language mark  1–5 quotations: award 1 language mark NOTE: Word Count:  Markers will be required to verify the number of words used.  Marks will not be deducted if the learner fails to indicate the number of words used, or if the number of words used is indicated incorrectly.  If the word limit is exceeded, markers will read up to the last sentence above the stipulated upper limit and ignore the rest of the summary.  Word limit: 50 – 60 words 7

Downloaded from hlayiso.com MARKING GUIDELINES ENGLISH FAL GRADE 9 Expected answers: (Please note that this is only a guideline. All relevant facts should be awarded with a mark.) Fact Quote 1. Youth talks are held to encourage “encouraged to participate in youth talks” participation. 2. In-service training by Microsoft is “In-service training will be conducted where used to teach specific skills. specific skills will be taught.” 3. MLab gives training in cellular “The MLab programme will train young people technology. in cellular technology.” 4. Industrial Development Centres “Industrial Development Centres will be formed provide support for women and to support women and young people. “ young people. 5. Huawei provides training in “Huawei formed a Seeds of the Future electronics at centres called Seeds programme to train in electronics.” of the Future. 6. Google has already trained many “A partnership has been formed with Google young people since 2017. since 2017 and 131 980 young people have already been trained.” 7. CISCO has provided training for “The South African Network Academy many young people. Programme (CISCO), has trained 10 590 young people to date.” TOTAL SECTION D: 10 TOTAL PAPER: 70 8

Downloaded from hlayiso.com MARKING GUIDELINES ENGLISH FAL GRADE 9 Distribution of cognitive levels in Section A and Section C Section A Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 1.1 1 1.2 1 1.3 1 1.4 2 1.5 2 1.6 2 1.7 1 1.8 1 1.9 1 1.10 2 1.11 2 1.12 2 1.13 1 1.14 1 1.15 3 1.16 1 1.17 4 1.18 1 1.19 1 12 12 6 40% 40% 20% Section C Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 3.1 1 1 3.2 1 3.3 1 3.4 2 3.5 1 3.6 2 3.7 1 3.8 1 5 4 2 40% 40% 20% 9