# Life Orientation Grade 10 P1 November Mock 2026 Memo (Eng) > Grade 10 Life Orientation Paper 1 memorandum from the November Mock Exam 2026 (English), 10 pages. 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Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Matching paper and memo - [Grade 10 Life Orientation November 2026 Mock](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10-life-orientation-2026-november-mock-exam-question-paper/3c2819e2-35b6-4563-9e9e-5d817f357ff5) — QP · 2026 · Eng ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 10 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 LIFE ORIENTATION NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK) MARKING GUIDELINES MARKS: 100 These marking guidelines consist of 10 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Life Orientation 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines NOTES TO MARKERS • These marking guidelines are not exhaustive. Accept any other relevant, correct answer that shows understanding, and use professional judgement. • Each ✓ represents ONE mark. • For (2 x 2) and (3 x 2) questions, award ONE mark for stating a relevant point and ONE mark for explaining, discussing or giving an example of it. A point that is only stated earns ONE mark. • Questions in SECTIONS B and C must be answered in full sentences. Do not award the second mark for single words or lists where an explanation is required. • SECTION C: if a candidate answered all THREE questions, mark only the first TWO questions answered. • Do not penalise a candidate twice for the same error. Do not award marks for repeated points. • Sensitive questions (relationships, discrimination, poverty): accept respectful, factually correct answers drawn from the candidate’s own context. SECTION A QUESTION 1 1.1 1.1.1 A ✓ (5 x 1) (5) 1.1.2 B ✓ 1.1.3 B ✓ 1.1.4 A ✓ 1.1.5 B ✓ 1.2 1.2.1 Puberty ✓ (5 x 1) (5) 1.2.2 Community service/volunteering ✓ 1.2.3 Career field/career cluster ✓ 1.2.4 Stereotype ✓ 1.2.5 Cardiovascular fitness/endurance ✓ 1.3.1 Specific ✓ (2 x 1) (2) Measurable ✓ Achievable/attainable ✓ Realistic/relevant ✓ Time-bound/has a deadline ✓ [ANY TWO] 1.3.2 The partner with more power (e.g. older, earning money, physically (1 x 2) (2) stronger) may control the other person’s choices, money or movements, and the weaker partner may be too afraid or dependent to say no, which can lead to emotional, physical or sexual abuse ✓✓ The less powerful partner may be unable to negotiate, e.g. refuse unwanted sexual activity or demand respect, so that abuse is not challenged ✓✓ [ANY ONE] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Life Orientation 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 1.3.3 Visual ✓ (2 x 1) (2) Auditory ✓ Kinaesthetic/tactile (practical) ✓ Reading/writing ✓ Also accept: global/analytical learners. [ANY TWO] 1.3.4 A career that matches one’s interests and abilities is more likely to (1 x 2) (2) be enjoyed and to keep the person motivated, which leads to job satisfaction and success ✓✓ The learner will be able to meet the demands of the work, so he/she is less likely to fail or to change careers later ✓✓ [ANY ONE] 1.3.5 Abstain from sex/delay sexual activity until ready ✓ (2 x 1) (2) Refuse to give in to peer pressure ✓ Stay away from situations where alcohol and drugs affect judgement ✓ Use contraception and condoms correctly if sexually active ✓ Get correct information from a clinic, nurse or trusted adult ✓ Set personal goals and values and stick to them ✓ [ANY TWO] [20] TOTAL SECTION A: 20 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Life Orientation 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION B QUESTION 2 2.1 The way a person feels about himself/herself; how much a person (1 x 2) (2) values, respects and accepts himself/herself ✓✓ 2.2 Comparing herself with (edited) photos of influencers on social (2 x 1) (2) media ✓ Hurtful comments about her weight from classmates ✓ Physical changes of puberty (e.g. oily skin)/mood changes ✓ Her boyfriend’s controlling behaviour ✓ [ANY TWO] 2.3 Mood swings caused by hormonal changes, e.g. feeling happy one (2 x 2) (4) moment and sad or irritable the next ✓✓ Increased self-consciousness about appearance and body image ✓✓ Wanting more independence and privacy from parents, which may cause conflict at home ✓✓ Peers become more important; a stronger need to belong and be accepted by friends ✓✓ Developing romantic/sexual feelings and an interest in relationships ✓✓ Searching for an own identity and values ✓✓ [ANY TWO] 2.4 He controls her by checking her phone every day, which shows that (2 x 2) (4) he does not trust her and takes away her privacy ✓✓ He decides which friends she may see, which isolates her from her support system ✓✓ He becomes angry when she spends time with her family, which uses fear/intimidation to control her ✓✓ He uses a stereotype of what a “real man” is to justify his control, so she feels that his behaviour is normal ✓✓ He is older, which gives him more power and makes it harder for her to stand up to him ✓✓ [ANY TWO] 2.5 Mutual respect ✓ (2 x 1) (2) Trust ✓ Honest and open communication ✓ Equality/shared decision-making ✓ Each partner has freedom to see friends and family ✓ Support for each other’s goals ✓ No violence or threats ✓ [ANY TWO] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Life Orientation 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 2.6 Use positive self-talk and focus on her strengths and achievements (3 x 2) (6) instead of her weight ✓✓ Limit time on social media/unfollow accounts that make her feel bad, and remember that many photos are edited ✓✓ Eat regular, balanced meals and return to sport/exercise, which improves mood and confidence ✓✓ Spend time with supportive friends and family who value her ✓✓ Talk to a trusted adult, teacher or counsellor about the hurtful comments and her relationship ✓✓ Set and achieve small personal goals to build confidence ✓✓ Be assertive: set boundaries in her relationship and report bullying ✓✓ [ANY THREE] [20] QUESTION 3 3.1 A plan drawn up at the beginning of the year that shows all (1 x 2) (2) assessment tasks, tests and examinations with their dates, and how study time is divided across the whole year ✓✓ 3.2 Summaries/notes ✓ (2 x 1) (2) Flash cards ✓ Mnemonics/memory aids ✓ Practising past papers ✓ Underlining/highlighting key words ✓ Study groups/explaining to others ✓ Reading aloud/recording notes ✓ SQ3R method ✓ [ANY TWO] 3.3 Formal assessment is marked and recorded and counts towards (1 x 2) (2) the learner’s promotion mark (e.g. tests, projects, examinations), whereas informal assessment is used daily to monitor progress and give feedback, and is not recorded for promotion (e.g. classwork, homework) ✓✓ 3.4 3.4.1 D ✓ (4 x 1) (4) 3.4.2 A ✓ 3.4.3 C ✓ 3.4.4 B ✓ Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Life Orientation 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 3.5 Job availability/demand: choose a career with scarce or critical (2 x 2) (4) skills so that it is easier to find employment ✓✓ Cost of study: some qualifications are expensive, so he must consider affordability and funding (bursaries, loans) ✓✓ Expected income/salary compared with the cost of living ✓✓ Location of jobs and training institutions, e.g. whether he must move to a city ✓✓ Family responsibilities and expectations, e.g. needing to earn money soon ✓✓ Trends in the economy, e.g. technology changing or replacing some jobs ✓✓ [ANY TWO] 3.6 He can see the dates of all remaining tasks and examinations and (3 x 2) (6) start revising early instead of cramming ✓✓ He can divide subjects into manageable sections and give more time to difficult subjects ✓✓ He can plan regular breaks, sleep and exercise to avoid burnout ✓✓ He can schedule time to practise past papers and check his answers against memoranda ✓✓ He can monitor his progress, tick off completed work and adjust the plan if he falls behind ✓✓ He can balance study time with other commitments, e.g. chores and extra-murals ✓✓ [ANY THREE] [20] TOTAL SECTION B: 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Life Orientation 7 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION C QUESTION 4 4.1 A situation in which a person or household does not have enough (1 x 2) (2) money or resources to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, clean water, clothing and health care ✓✓ 4.2 Electricity ✓ (2 x 1) (2) Clean running water in homes ✓ Sanitation/enough toilets ✓ Street lighting ✓ Accept: refuse removal. [ANY TWO] 4.3 Smoke from paraffin stoves and open fires indoors causes (2 x 2) (4) breathing problems, e.g. coughing, asthma and chest infections ✓✓ Paraffin stoves and fires can cause shack fires, burns and deaths ✓✓ Children may drink paraffin by accident and be poisoned ✓✓ Without fridges, food goes off quickly, which can cause food poisoning ✓✓ No lighting at night increases the risk of injuries and crime ✓✓ [ANY TWO] 4.4 Constant fear causes stress and anxiety, which may lead to (2 x 2) (4) sleeplessness and depression ✓✓ Victims of muggings may be physically injured ✓✓ Children kept indoors get too little exercise/outdoor play, which harms their fitness ✓✓ Trauma after being a victim may lead to post-traumatic stress ✓✓ Residents may avoid fetching water after dark, which affects hygiene and health ✓✓ Stress may lead some people to use alcohol or other substances to cope ✓✓ [ANY TWO] 4.5 Learners develop skills such as leadership, teamwork and (1 x 2) (2) communication ✓✓ They gain empathy and a better understanding of social problems ✓✓ It builds self-esteem and a sense of purpose ✓✓ It can be included in a CV/applications and may help with careers or bursaries ✓✓ [ANY ONE] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Life Orientation 8 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 4.6 A feeding scheme/soup kitchen or food-garden project to provide (3 x 2) (6) nutritious meals for children ✓✓ A safety awareness campaign on safe use of paraffin stoves and fire prevention, e.g. handing out leaflets ✓✓ Collecting donations of blankets, clothing or school uniforms ✓✓ A clean-up campaign and hygiene education (hand-washing, safe water storage) ✓✓ Homework/reading club for children in a safe space ✓✓ Working with the ward councillor/municipality on requests for lighting, toilets and electricity ✓✓ Organising a “walking buddies” system or safety campaign with the community policing forum ✓✓ [ANY THREE] [20] QUESTION 5 5.1 Treating a person or group unfairly or differently because of (1 x 2) (2) characteristics such as race, gender, disability, nationality, religion or culture ✓✓ 5.2 Discrimination based on disability (Amogelang) ✓ (2 x 1) (2) Xenophobia/discrimination based on nationality or origin (Jean-Pierre) ✓ Discrimination based on language/accent ✓ [ANY TWO] 5.3 Right to equality ✓ (2 x 1) (2) Right to human dignity ✓ Right to education ✓ Freedom and security of the person/freedom from violence (verbal abuse) ✓ Children’s rights (protection from maltreatment/degradation) ✓ [ANY TWO] 5.4 He may lose self-esteem and confidence and feel rejected and (2 x 2) (4) lonely ✓✓ He may become anxious or depressed ✓✓ He has stopped answering questions, so he may stop participating in class and his marks may drop ✓✓ He may not want to go to school and may be absent often ✓✓ He may become angry or withdrawn, leading to conflict ✓✓ [ANY TWO] 5.5 The equality clause states that everyone is equal before the law (1 x 2) (2) and that no one may be unfairly discriminated against on grounds such as disability; therefore the school must include Amogelang, e.g. by arranging accessible transport ✓✓ Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Life Orientation 9 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 5.6 Universal Declaration of Human Rights ✓ (2 x 1) (2) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) ✓ UN Convention on the Rights of the Child ✓ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ✓ African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights ✓ African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child ✓ [ANY TWO] 5.7 Have and enforce a clear anti-discrimination and anti-bullying policy (3 x 2) (6) with consequences ✓✓ Make activities and facilities accessible, e.g. ramps and accessible transport for school trips ✓✓ Hold awareness campaigns or a diversity/heritage day to celebrate different cultures ✓✓ Teach learners about human rights and the dangers of xenophobia in LO lessons ✓✓ Provide safe reporting systems and counselling for victims ✓✓ Train teachers and RCL members to recognise and challenge discrimination ✓✓ Encourage peer-mentoring/buddy systems for new and foreign learners ✓✓ [ANY THREE] [20] QUESTION 6 6.1 The ability of the body to carry out daily activities and physical tasks (1 x 2) (2) efficiently without becoming too tired, with energy left over for recreation and emergencies ✓✓ 6.2 Cardiovascular fitness/endurance ✓ (2 x 1) (2) Muscular strength ✓ Muscular endurance ✓ Agility/coordination ✓ [ANY TWO] 6.3 Wear suitable clothing and shoes ✓ (4 x 1) (4) Drink enough water/stay hydrated ✓ Warm up before and cool down after exercise ✓ Check the area/equipment for hazards, e.g. broken glass ✓ Use the correct technique ✓ Exercise according to fitness level/do not overdo it ✓ Have a first-aid kit available ✓ Learners with health conditions (e.g. asthma) should inform the teacher ✓ Supervision by the teacher ✓ [ANY FOUR] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 Life Orientation 10 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 6.4 Warm-up: increases the heart rate and blood flow to muscles and (2 x 2) (4) loosens joints, which prepares the body and prevents injuries such as muscle strains ✓✓ Cool-down: gradually lowers the heart rate and breathing and reduces muscle stiffness/dizziness after exercise ✓✓ 6.5 Dibeke ✓ (2 x 1) (2) Ncuva ✓ Jukskei ✓ Intonga (stick fighting) ✓ Kho-kho ✓ Drie stokkies ✓ Accept other recognised South African indigenous games. [ANY TWO] 6.6 Learners learn about and respect each other’s cultures and (3 x 2) (6) heritage, which promotes tolerance ✓✓ Games are played in mixed groups, which builds friendships and social cohesion/nation building ✓✓ They improve physical fitness and motor skills, e.g. kgati improves cardiovascular fitness and coordination ✓✓ Board games such as morabaraba develop strategic thinking and concentration ✓✓ They need little or no expensive equipment, so all learners can take part ✓✓ They teach values such as teamwork, fair play and respect for rules ✓✓ They help to keep cultural traditions alive ✓✓ [ANY THREE] [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [GP Life Orientation Grade 10 June 2024 QP only](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gp-life-orientation-grade-10-june-2024-qp-only/1eb3b629-fd03-4a08-93be-44739fd7913a) — Life Orientation · QP · 2024 - [Life Orientation GR 10 Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-orientation-gr-10-paper/4feb84da-b71b-45ba-a88e-a016e4f28db2) — Life Orientation · QP · 2019 - [Life Orientation GR 10 Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/life-orientation-gr-10-paper/eaf4d02e-4e9f-4f05-9070-d03704b8319e) — Life Orientation · QP · 2018 - [Life Orientation GR 10 Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10-life-orientation-2017-north-west-june-question-paper/a4ac9fa1-df6a-4534-86a6-6399b5eedb4e) — Life Orientation · QP · 2017 ## Collection - [Grade 10 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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