# English FAL Grade 10 Paper 3 November Mock Exam 2 2026 Memo

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- Subject: English FAL
- Grade: Grade 10
- Language: English
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2026
- Exam period: November Mock Exam 2
- Paper: 3
- Publisher: Hlayiso
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 12

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                                     GRADE 10

                     ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3
                      NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK)
                               MARKING GUIDELINES

MARKS: 100

                     These marking guidelines consist of 12 pages.

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English First Additional Language/P3              2                             Hlayiso/Mock 2026
                                       NSC – Marking Guidelines

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
This marking guideline must be used together with the assessment rubrics for SECTIONS A,
B and C at the end of this document.
NOTE: All pieces of writing should be read at least TWICE during assessment: once for
content and once for language. Errors must be indicated during the second reading.

SECTION A: ESSAY
QUESTION 1
INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS:
  • Candidates are required to write on ONE topic only.
  • The ideas listed below the topics are only some of the ways in which the topics can be
    interpreted. Full credit must be given for the candidate’s own interpretation.
  • Marking must be objective. Give credit for relevant ideas.
  • Use the 50-mark rubric to mark the essays. The essays must be assessed according to
    the following criteria:
       – Content and planning (30 marks)
       – Language, style and editing (15 marks)
       – Structure (5 marks)
NOTE: Adhere to the length of 150–200 words as prescribed by CAPS. Should the maximum
word count be exceeded, read up to the end of the sentence in which the limit is reached. No
additional penalties may be imposed, as the rubric itself imposes penalties.
1.1      The secret I could not keep                                                                  [50]
         Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective essay
         • If narrative, a clear storyline must be evident: the writer is told or discovers a
           secret (e.g. a surprise party, a friend’s problem, a family matter, something
           he/she saw) and the story must show how and why the secret came out.
           There must be a logical sequence of events, consistent past tense and a
           clear ending showing the consequences (e.g. a damaged friendship, help
           for someone in trouble, a spoilt surprise).
         • If descriptive, the candidate must create a vivid picture of the situation and
           of the writer’s feelings (excitement, guilt, pressure, regret or relief) using the
           senses.
         • If reflective, the candidate may reflect on trust and loyalty, on when a secret
           should be kept and when it is right to tell an adult (e.g. when someone is in
           danger).
         NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than
         one type of essay.

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English First Additional Language/P3              3                          Hlayiso/Mock 2026
                                       NSC – Marking Guidelines

1.2      Story that includes: ‘As I stepped off the bus, I knew that something had                 [50]
         changed …’
         Narrative essay
           • The candidate must give the essay his/her OWN title.
           • The given words MUST be included somewhere in the essay (at the
             beginning, in the middle or at the end). Penalise a candidate who does
             not include the words in the Content and planning criterion (the response
             is then not fully relevant).
           • A clear storyline is required: the writer arrives somewhere (home, the
             village, school, a new town) and notices a change (e.g. a house has
             been rebuilt, a family member is waiting with news, the place is empty,
             a celebration has been prepared, a disaster has happened). Suspense
             should be built up and the change must be explained by the end.
           • The story may also be interpreted figuratively: the writer has changed (e.g.
             after a long time away).
1.3      Social media does more harm than good to teenagers. Do you agree?                         [50]
         Argumentative/Discursive essay
         • If argumentative, the candidate must take a clear stand (agree OR
           disagree) and support it with convincing arguments, e.g.
              – Harm: cyberbullying, addiction and time-wasting, poor sleep and
           schoolwork, pressure to look perfect, fake news, online predators, data
           costs.
              – Good: keeping in touch, learning and study groups, creativity and small
           businesses, awareness of social issues, entertainment.
         • If discursive, both sides must be discussed in a balanced way; the candidate
           may give his/her own view in the conclusion.
          • Rhetorical questions, examples and a strong conclusion should be
             credited.
         NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than
         one type of essay.

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                                       NSC – Marking Guidelines

1.4      ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’ –                 [50]
         African proverb
         Reflective/Narrative/Discursive essay
           • The candidate should show an understanding of the proverb: working
             alone may be quicker, but people achieve more and last longer when they
             work together and support one another (teamwork, family, community,
             ubuntu).
         • If narrative, the story must illustrate the proverb, e.g. a team, a study group
           or a community project that succeeded because people worked together,
           or someone who failed by trying to do everything alone.
         • If reflective, the candidate may reflect on his/her own experiences of
           working alone and with others.
         • If discursive, the candidate may discuss the advantages of working alone
           and of working together.
         NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than
         one type of essay.
1.5      Where I see myself in ten years’ time                                                     [50]
         Reflective/Descriptive/Narrative essay
           • The candidate must describe his/her dreams and goals for the future (e.g.
             career, studies, family, home, contribution to the community) and explain
             why these goals are important to him/her.
          • The candidate should also show how he/she plans to achieve these
             goals (e.g. working hard at school, choosing the right subjects, applying
             for bursaries, avoiding negative influences) and may mention possible
             obstacles.
          • Future tense and conditional forms (I will/I would) should be used
             correctly.
         NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than
         one type of essay.

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                                       NSC – Marking Guidelines

1.6      Young people today have an easier life than their parents had. Discuss.                   [50]
         Discursive/Argumentative essay
         • If discursive, the candidate must present both sides in a balanced way, e.g.
              – Easier: technology, cellphones and the internet, more schools and
           bursaries, free education and school meals, more freedom and rights.
              – Harder: unemployment, high cost of living, peer pressure, social media
           pressure, crime, drugs, competition for places at universities.
           The candidate may give his/her own view in the conclusion.
         • If argumentative, the candidate must take a clear stand and support it with
           convincing reasons and examples.
         NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than
         one type of essay.
INTERPRETATION OF PICTURES
  • The candidate may interpret the picture in any way and write any type of essay.
  • The interpretation must be clearly linked to the picture.
  • The candidate should give the essay a suitable title.
1.7      Picture: A learner with a backpack standing where a road splits into two                  [50]
         paths, with a signpost showing question marks
           • Literal interpretations: getting lost, a journey, walking to school, a hike,
             choosing which way to go, an adventure in the countryside.
           • Figurative interpretations: making an important decision/choice, choosing
             subjects or a career, the future, peer pressure (the right path and the
             wrong path), uncertainty, standing at a crossroads in life, finishing school.
1.8      Picture: Birds flying out of an open birdcage through an open window                      [50]
           • Literal interpretations: a pet bird that escaped, setting birds free, a story
             about a bird, nature, animals.
           • Figurative    interpretations:    freedom,   independence,       leaving
             home/finishing school, breaking free from a bad situation (e.g. abuse,
             addiction, a bad relationship), new beginnings, following one’s dreams,
             hope, release from prison, the end of lockdown.
                                                                   TOTAL SECTION A:          50

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English First Additional Language/P3              6                          Hlayiso/Mock 2026
                                       NSC – Marking Guidelines

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
QUESTION 2
INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS:
  • Candidates are required to answer ONE question.
  • Marking must be objective. Give credit for relevant ideas.
  • Use the 30-mark rubric to mark the responses. The texts must be assessed according to
    the following criteria:
       – Content, planning and format (18 marks)
       – Language, style and editing (12 marks)
NOTE: Adhere to the length of 120–150 words as prescribed by CAPS. Should the maximum
word count be reached in the middle of a sentence, read to the end of that sentence. No
additional penalties may be imposed, as the rubric itself imposes penalties.
2.1      FRIENDLY LETTER                                                                           [30]
         A letter to a friend congratulating him/her on being selected for the provincial
         team
           • The following aspects of format must be included: sender’s address, date,
             informal salutation (e.g. Dear Lerato), suitable informal ending (e.g. Your
             friend), name.
           • The tone and register must be informal, warm and sincere. The writer may
             admit disappointment, but the letter must be positive and not bitter.
           • The content must congratulate the friend (e.g. praise his/her hard work
             and talent, wish him/her well for the tournament) AND share the writer’s
             plans to improve (e.g. extra practice, a fitness programme, joining a club,
             asking the coach for advice) so that he/she can be selected next year.
2.2      DIALOGUE                                                                                  [30]
         A conversation in which the candidate tries to persuade a friend not to stay
         away from school on the day of a test
           • A brief context/scene must be given at the beginning.
           • The following aspects of dialogue format must be used: names of
             speakers on the left followed by a colon; a new line for each new speaker;
             stage directions/actions in brackets (if used).
           • The register may be informal (friends), but language must be correct.
             Slang should be limited.
           • The candidate must give convincing reasons (e.g. the test counts for the
             year mark, a missed test means a zero unless there is a valid reason,
             lying to parents and teachers, safety in town during school hours (no adult
             knows where he/she is), the show will come again, going after the test or
             on a weekend instead). The friend’s objections must be answered, and
             the conversation must reach a conclusion.

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2.3      OBITUARY                                                                                 [30]
         An obituary for Mr Daniel Mokoena, the school caretaker
           • The obituary should include the following: full name (Mr Daniel Mokoena),
             dates of birth and death or age, place of birth (may be invented), family
             details (spouse, children, grandchildren), career/work (more than thirty
             years as caretaker of the school buildings and gardens), qualities and
             achievements, and details of the memorial service/funeral.
           • A tribute must be paid: e.g. his kindness to learners, his hard work and
             pride in the school gardens, his reliability, a personal memory.
           • The tone must be formal, respectful and sympathetic. Past tense should
             be used when referring to his life.
2.4      INFORMAL REPORT                                                                          [30]
         A report on the class Clean-Up Day for the Life Orientation teacher
           • The report should have a heading (e.g. REPORT ON THE
             GRADE 10 CLEAN-UP DAY), may be addressed to the teacher
             (To/From/Date/Subject) and must be signed with the writer’s name.
           • The report must be written in the past tense and in a logical order,
             with paragraphs or sub-headings, e.g. Introduction (date, place, who
             took part), What was done (collecting litter, sorting recyclables, cleaning
             drains, planting trees), Problems noticed (illegal dumping, broken bins,
             littering at taxi ranks and shops), Recommendations (more bins, recycling
             points, awareness campaigns, a monthly clean-up, reporting illegal
             dumping to the municipality).
           • The register must be semi-formal and factual. Personal opinions should
             be limited to the recommendations.
                                                               TOTAL SECTION B:             30

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English First Additional Language/P3              8                          Hlayiso/Mock 2026
                                       NSC – Marking Guidelines

SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT
QUESTION 3
INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS:
  • Candidates are required to answer ONE question.
  • Marking must be objective. Give credit for relevant ideas.
  • Use the 20-mark rubric to mark the responses. The texts must be assessed according to
    the following criteria:
       – Content, planning and format (12 marks)
       – Language, style and editing (8 marks)
NOTE: Adhere to the length of 80–100 words as prescribed by CAPS. Should the maximum
word count be reached in the middle of a sentence, read to the end of that sentence. No
additional penalties may be imposed, as the rubric itself imposes penalties.
3.1      DIARY ENTRIES                                                                             [20]
         TWO diary entries expressing feelings before and after an eye test
           • Each entry must have a date (and may have a time). The two dates must
             be logical (the second entry after the eye test). A salutation (Dear Diary)
             is optional.
           • The entries must be written in the first person and in an informal, personal
             register. Note the change in tense (present/future before the test, past
             after the test).
           • Before: feelings such as worry, fear, embarrassment about wearing
             glasses, frustration about not seeing the board, fear of being teased.
           • After: feelings such as relief, surprise at how clearly he/she can see,
             excitement or embarrassment about the new glasses, hope that marks
             will improve.
           • Emotions must be clearly expressed. Full sentences are expected, but a
             diary may include short exclamations.
3.2      POSTER                                                                                    [20]
         A poster advertising the school’s ‘Bottle Recycling Week’
           • The poster must include: a catchy heading/slogan, the name of the event,
             the organiser (the Environmental Club), the date(s), where bottles must
             be brought (e.g. collection point at the school gate), what learners must
             bring (clean, empty plastic bottles), the reason (recycling, protecting the
             environment) and any prizes or incentives (if given) and a contact person.
           • The language must be short, persuasive and eye-catching (e.g.
             imperatives, rhetorical questions, alliteration). Full sentences are not
             necessary.
           • The layout should be clear (e.g. different sizes of lettering). No marks are
             awarded for drawings or illustrations.

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3.3      DIRECTIONS                                                                                [20]
         Directions from the taxi rank to the community library
           • The directions must be clear, logical and in sequence, from the starting
             point (taxi rank) to the destination (community library).
           • The following MUST be included: landmarks (e.g. a garage, a church,
             a school, a clinic, a robot/traffic light, a supermarket), distances (e.g.
             walk 200 metres; the library is the third building on the left) and specific
             directions (e.g. turn left, go straight, cross the road at the robot).
           • Imperatives should be used (e.g. Turn right at the …). Directions may
             be numbered. A heading must be included. No marks are awarded for
             drawings or maps.
           • The candidate may end with the meeting time or a contact number in case
             the learner gets lost.
                                                                  TOTAL SECTION C:           20
                                                                     GRAND TOTAL:           100

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English First Additional Language/P3                         10                                                       Hlayiso/Mock 2026
                                                   NSC – Marking Guidelines

SECTION A: ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR ESSAY – FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [50
MARKS]
 •   Use this rubric to mark the essay (SECTION A).
 •   The marks from 0–50 are divided into five major level descriptors.
 •   For Content and planning and for Language, style and editing, each level is divided into an upper and a
     lower sub-level, each with its own mark range. Structure is not divided into sub-levels.

Criteria                    Exceptional                Skilful               Moderate                 Elementary                Inadequate
CONTENT AND                   28–30                    22–24                  16–18                      10–12                      4–6
PLANNING
(Response and          – Outstanding           – Very well-crafted     – Satisfactory            – Inconsistently          – Totally irrelevant
ideas; organisation of response beyond         response                response                  coherent response         response
ideas for planning;    normal expectations – Fully relevant and – Ideas are                      – Unclear ideas and       – Confused and
awareness of           – Intelligent,          interesting ideas with reasonably coherent        unoriginal                unfocused ideas
purpose, audience      thought-provoking       evidence of maturity and convincing               – Little evidence of      – Vague and
and context)           and mature ideas        – Very well organised – Reasonably                organisation and          repetitive
30 MARKS               – Exceptionally well and coherent,              organised and             coherence                 – Unorganised and
Upper level            organised and           including               coherent, including                                 incoherent
                       coherent, including     introduction, body      introduction, body
                       introduction, body      and conclusion          and conclusion
                       and conclusion
                                25–27                  19–21                   13–15                      7–9                       0–3
Lower level            – Excellent response – Well-crafted             – Satisfactory            – Largely irrelevant      – No attempt to
                       but lacks the           response                response but some         response                  respond to the topic
                       exceptionally striking – Relevant and           lapses in clarity         – Ideas tend to be        – Completely
                       qualities of the        interesting ideas       – Ideas are fairly        disconnected and          irrelevant and
                       outstanding essay       – Well organised and coherent and                 confusing                 inappropriate
                       – Mature and            coherent, including     convincing                – Hardly any              – Unfocused and
                       intelligent ideas       introduction, body      – Some degree of          evidence of               muddled
                       – Skilfully organised and conclusion            organisation and          organisation and
                       and coherent                                    coherence                 coherence
LANGUAGE, STYLE                 14–15                  11–12                    8–9                       5–6                       0–3
AND EDITING
(Tone, register, style – Tone, register, style – Tone, register, style – Tone, register, style   – Tone, register, style   – Language
and vocabulary         and vocabulary          and vocabulary very and vocabulary                and vocabulary not        incomprehensible
appropriate to         highly appropriate to appropriate               appropriate               appropriate               – Tone, register, style
purpose and context; purpose, audience         – Language              – Appropriate use of      – Very basic use of       and vocabulary less
word choice;           and context             effective; consistently language to convey        language                  appropriate
language use and       – Language              appropriate tone        meaning                   – Very limited            – Vocabulary
conventions:           confident and           – Largely error-free    – Some use of             vocabulary                limitations so
punctuation,           exceptionally           in grammar and          rhetorical devices                                  extreme that
grammar, spelling)     impressive              spelling                                                                    comprehension is
15 MARKS               – Virtually error-free                                                                              impossible
Upper level            in grammar and
                       spelling
                                  13                      10                      7                          4
Lower level            – Language excellent – Language                 – Adequate use of         – Inadequate use of
                       and rhetorically        engaging and            language with some        language
                       effective in tone       generally effective     inconsistencies           – Little or no variety
                       – Virtually error-free – Appropriate and        – Tone generally          in sentences
                       – Skilfully crafted     effective tone          appropriate; limited      – Exceptionally
                                               – Few errors in         use of rhetorical         limited vocabulary
                                               grammar and             devices
                                               spelling
STRUCTURE                          5                       4                      3                       2                        0–1
(Features of text;     – Excellent             – Logical               – Relevant details        – Some valid points       – Necessary points
paragraph              development of topic development of             developed                 – Sentences and           lacking
development and        – Exceptional detail details                    – Sentences and           paragraphs faulty         – Sentences and
sentence               – Sentences and         – Coherent              paragraphs well           – Essay still makes       paragraphs faulty
construction)          paragraphs              – Sentences and         constructed               sense despite flaws
5 MARKS                exceptionally well      paragraphs logical      – Essay still makes
                       constructed             and varied              some sense
MARK RANGE                      40–50                  30–39                   20–29                     10–19                      0–9

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English First Additional Language/P3                            11                                                        Hlayiso/Mock 2026
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SECTION B: ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT – FIRST
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [30 MARKS]

Criteria                     Exceptional                 Skilful                  Moderate                Elementary                 Inadequate
CONTENT,                       15–18                     11–14                     8–10                      5–7                         0–4
PLANNING AND
FORMAT
(Response and           – Outstanding             – Very good           – Adequate response – Basic response       – Response reveals
ideas; organisation of  response beyond           response              demonstrating        demonstrating some no knowledge of
ideas for planning;     normal expectations       demonstrating good knowledge of            knowledge of          features of the type
purpose, audience,      – Intelligent and         knowledge of          features of the type features of the type  of text
features/conventions    mature ideas              features of the type  of text              of text               – Meaning is obscure
and context)            – Extensive               of text               – Not completely     – Some focus but      with major
18 MARKS                knowledge of              – Maintains focus; no focused; some        writing digresses     digressions
                        features of the type      digressions           digressions          – Not always          – Not coherent in
                        of text                   – Coherent in content – Reasonably         coherent in content   content and ideas
                        – Writing maintains       and ideas; very well coherent in content   and ideas             – Very few details
                        focus; coherent in        elaborated; details   and ideas            – Few details support support the topic
                        content and ideas         support the topic     – Some details       the topic             – Has not applied
                        – Highly elaborated;      – Appropriate format support the topic     – Has vaguely         necessary rules of
                        all details support the   with minor            – Generally          applied necessary     format
                        topic                     inaccuracies          appropriate format   rules of format; some
                        – Appropriate and                               but with some        critical oversights
                        accurate format                                 inaccuracies
LANGUAGE, STYLE                  10–12                     8–9                   6–7                   4–5                  0–3
AND EDITING
(Tone, register, style, – Tone, register, style   – Tone, register, style   – Tone, register, style   – Tone, register, style   – Tone, register, style
purpose/effect,         and vocabulary            and vocabulary very       and vocabulary            and vocabulary less       and vocabulary do
audience and            highly appropriate to     appropriate               appropriate               appropriate               not correspond to
context; language       purpose, audience         – Generally               – Some grammatical        – Inaccurate              purpose, audience
use and conventions; and context                  grammatically             errors                    grammar with              and context
word choice;            – Grammatically           accurate and well         – Adequate                numerous errors           – Error-ridden and
punctuation and         accurate and well         constructed               vocabulary                – Limited vocabulary      confused
spelling)               constructed               – Very good               – Errors do not           – Meaning is              – Vocabulary not
12 MARKS                – Virtually error-free    vocabulary                impede meaning            obscured                  suitable for purpose
                                                  – Mostly free of                                                              – Meaning seriously
                                                  errors                                                                        impaired
MARK RANGE                      25–30                    19–23                      14–17                     9–12                        0–7

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English First Additional Language/P3                            12                                                        Hlayiso/Mock 2026
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SECTION C: ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT – FIRST
ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [20 MARKS]

Criteria                     Exceptional                 Skilful                  Moderate                Elementary                 Inadequate
CONTENT,                       10–12                      8–9                       6–7                      4–5                         0–3
PLANNING AND
FORMAT
(Response and           – Outstanding             – Very good               – Adequate response – Basic response;     – No knowledge of
ideas; organisation of  response beyond           response                  demonstrating        some knowledge of    features of the type
ideas for planning;     normal expectations       demonstrating good        knowledge of         features of the type of text
purpose, audience,      – Intelligent and         knowledge of              features of the type of text              – Meaning obscure;
features/conventions    mature ideas              features of the type      of text              – Writing digresses  major digressions
and context)            – Extensive               of text                   – Some digressions – Few details support – Has not applied
12 MARKS                knowledge of              – Maintains focus; no     – Some details       the topic            necessary rules of
                        features of the type      digressions               support the topic    – Some critical      format
                        of text                   – Details support the     – Generally          oversights in format
                        – Writing maintains       topic                     appropriate format
                        focus; coherent           – Appropriate format      with some
                        – Appropriate and         with minor                inaccuracies
                        accurate format           inaccuracies
LANGUAGE, STYLE                   7–8                      5–6                        4                         3                        0–2
AND EDITING
(Tone, register, style, – Tone, register, style   – Tone, register, style   – Tone, register, style   – Tone, register, style   – Tone, register, style
purpose/effect,         and vocabulary            and vocabulary very       and vocabulary            and vocabulary less       and vocabulary do
audience and            highly appropriate        appropriate               appropriate               appropriate               not correspond to
context; language       – Grammatically           – Generally               – Some grammatical        – Numerous errors;        purpose
use and conventions; accurate and well            grammatically             errors                    limited vocabulary        – Error-ridden and
word choice;            constructed               accurate                  – Errors do not           – Meaning is              confused
punctuation and         – Virtually error-free    – Very good               impede meaning            obscured                  – Meaning seriously
spelling)                                         vocabulary; mostly                                                            impaired
8 MARKS                                           free of errors
MARK RANGE                       17–20                    13–15                     10–11                      7–8                       0–5

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