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ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3
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English First Additional Language/P3 2 DBE/NOVEMBER 2018
CAPS – GRADE 11
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
These marking guidelines must be used together with the attached English FAL
assessment rubrics for SECTIONS A, B and C.
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 ways in which the topic could 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 assessment rubric to mark the essays. The texts produced by
candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria as set out in the
assessment rubric:
o Content and planning (30 marks)
o Language, style and editing (15 marks)
o Structure (5 marks)
NOTE:
• Adhere to the length of between 200–250 words as prescribed in the CAPS
document. However, should the maximum word count be reached mid-sentence,
read to the end of that sentence.
• No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties.
1.1 I would not want to live anywhere else!
Descriptive/Narrative/Reflective
• If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, trying to
use as many senses as possible to make the description clear.
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an ending that
captures the reader’s attention.
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings
the writer has experienced.
NOTE: A candidate may write any other type of essay or an essay which
contains elements of more than one type. [50]
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1.2 A day without rules
Reflective/Descriptive/Narrative
• If reflective, the candidate must still take a stance for or against the
topic. Personal feelings and emotions must be evident.
• If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, trying to
use as many senses as possible to make the description clear.
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an ending that
captures the reader’s attention.
NOTE: A candidate may write any other type of essay or an essay which
contains elements of more than one type. [50]
1.3 Now I realise that those were indeed wise words.
Narrative/Reflective/Descriptive
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an ending that
captures the reader’s attention.
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings
experienced by the writer.
• If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, trying to use
as many senses as possible to make the description clear.
NOTE: A candidate may write any other type of essay or an essay which
contains elements of more than one type. [50]
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1.4 The courtroom was silent as we waited for the judge’s decision.
Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an ending that
captures the reader’s attention.
• If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, using as
many senses as possible to make the description clear.
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings
the writer has experienced.
NOTE: A candidate may write any other type of essay or an essay which
contains elements of more than one type. [50]
1.5 In today’s world, there is no such thing as a man’s work or a woman’s
work.
Discursive/Argumentative/Reflective
• If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and
clearly presented in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting
evidence for his/her arguments. The candidate may come to a particular
conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include
recommendations.
• If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint
for or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments
to support and substantiate his/her view. The conclusion should be a
strong, clear and convincing statement of the writer’s opinion.
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings
the writer has experienced.
NOTE: A candidate may write any other type of essay or an essay which
contains elements of more than one type. [50]
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1.6 ‘It sometimes falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great
generation.’ – Nelson Mandela
Discursive/Argumentative/Reflective/Narrative/Descriptive
• If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and
clearly presented in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting
evidence for his/her arguments. The candidate may come to a particular
conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include
recommendations.
• If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint
for or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments to
support and substantiate his/her view. The conclusion should be a strong,
clear and convincing statement of the writer’s opinion.
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings the
writer has experienced.
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an ending that
captures the reader’s attention.
• If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, trying to use
as many senses as possible to make the description clear.
NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more
than one type of essay. [50]
1.7 Interpretation of pictures
The candidate
• should give the essay a suitable title.
• may interpret the pictures in any way.
• may choose to write any type of essay, provided it is in direct relation to
the picture chosen.
• may write in any appropriate tense.
1.7.1 Picture: Earth
• Literal interpretations: destruction of Earth/ the planet by man;
abuse of natural resources
• Figurative interpretations: selfishness, greed, killing the world. [50]
1.7.2 Picture: Two boys
• Literal interpretations: going to school, friendship,
• Figurative interpretations: unity, education, brotherhood. [50]
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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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 assessment rubric to mark the responses in this section. The
texts produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following
criteria as set out in the assessment rubric:
o Content, planning and format (18 marks)
o Language, style and editing (12 marks)
NOTE:
• Adhere to the length of between 120–150 words as prescribed in the CAPS
document. However, should the maximum word count be reached mid-sentence,
read to the end of that sentence.
• No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties.
2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER
A letter to a favourite teacher.
• The following aspects of format must be included:
o Address of sender
o Date
o Greeting/Salutation
o Suitable ending
• The tone and register of the letter should be friendly and informal. [30]
2.2 INTERVIEW
An interview between a principal and a learner.
• A context must be provided at the beginning of the interview.
• The interview must be between the principal and a learner.
• The tone must be formal.
• The learner must give the principal an overview of the fundraising
project.
• The following aspects of the interview format must be included:
o The names of the speakers written on the left side of the page.
o A colon used after the name of the character who is speaking.
o A new line used to indicate each new speaker.
o Where necessary, actions must be given in brackets before the [30]
words are spoken.
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2.3 MAGAZINE ARTICLE
Article on holiday activities for the youth.
• The article must have a suitable heading.
• Paragraphs should not be too long.
• The article must provide suggestions to the reader on activities that the
youth can be involved in during their December holiday.
• The style should be personal, speaking directly to the reader.
• The language may be formal/informal. [30]
2.4 FORMAL REPORT
Report to police about house burglary
• The report must:
o have a subject line.
o be addressed to the investigation police officer.
o clearly indicate who the sender is.
o make reference to a house burglary.
o have logically arranged details.
• The tone of the report must be formal and polite. [30]
TOTAL SECTION B: 30
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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 assessment rubric to mark the responses in this section. The
texts produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria
as set out in the attached rubric:
o Content, planning and format (12 marks)
o Language, style and editing (8 marks)
NOTE:
• Adhere to the length of between 80–100 words as prescribed in the CAPS
document. However, should the maximum word count be reached mid-sentence,
read to the end of that sentence.
• No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties.
3.1 POSTER
Poster on road safety
• The following aspects should be included in the poster, among others:
o Eye-catching headline or slogan
o Catchy words and phrases should be used.
o Sufficient details on road safety measures.
• The language may be formal or informal but not slang or colloquial.
NOTE: Do not award marks for illustrations. [20]
3.2 DIARY ENTRIES
The learner’s feelings BEFORE and after the shopping trip.
• There MUST be TWO diary entries with two different dates/times.
• One entry must express the learner’s feelings before the shopping trip
and the other after the shopping trip.
• The diary entries should be written in the first person.
• The language should be simple and informal.
• The tone must reflect emotions suited to the topic. [20]
3.3 INSTRUCTIONS
How the learner should prepare his/her lunch for school.
• The instructions may be in point or paragraph form.
• Instructions must be in a logical sequence.
• The instructions should say how lunch must be prepared. [20]
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 100
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ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR ESSAY – FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [50 MARKS]
Criteria Exceptional Skilful Moderate Elementary Inadequate
CONTENT & 28–30 22–24 16–18 10–12 4-6
PLANNING -Outstanding/Striking response -Very well-crafted response -Satisfactory response -Inconsistently coherent -Totally irrelevant response
beyond normal expectations -Fully relevant and interesting -Ideas are reasonably coherent response -Confused and unfocused ideas
Upper level
(Response and ideas) -Intelligent, thought-provoking ideas with evidence of and convincing -Unclear ideas and unoriginal -Vague and repetitive
Organisation of ideas for and mature ideas maturity -Reasonably organised and -Little evidence of organisation -Unorganised and incoherent
planning; -Exceptionally well organised -Very well organised and coherent, including introduction, and coherence
Awareness of purpose, and coherent (connected), coherent (connected), body and conclusion/ending
audience and context including introduction, body and including
conclusion/ending introduction, body and
30 MARKS conclusion/ending
25–27 19–21 13–15 7–9 0–3
-Excellent response but lacks -Well-crafted response -Satisfactory response but some -Largely irrelevant response -No attempt to respond to the
the exceptionally striking -Relevant and interesting lapses in clarity -Ideas tend to be topic
Lower level
qualities of the outstanding ideas -Ideas are fairly coherent and disconnected and confusing -Completely irrelevant and
essay -Well organised and coherent convincing -Hardly any evidence of inappropriate
-Mature and intelligent ideas (connected), including -Some degree of organisation organisation and coherence -Unfocused and muddled
-Skilfully organised and coherent introduction, body and and coherence, including
(connected), including conclusion introduction, body and
introduction, body and conclusion
conclusion/ending
LANGUAGE, STYLE & 14–15 11–12 8– 9 5–6 0–3
EDITING -Tone, register, style and -Tone, register, style and -Tone, register, style and -Tone, register, style and -Language incomprehensible
vocabulary highly appropriate to vocabulary very appropriate to vocabulary appropriate to vocabulary less appropriate to -Tone, register, style and
Tone, register, style, purpose, audience and context purpose, audience and purpose, audience and context purpose, audience and context vocabulary not appropriate to
Upper level
vocabulary appropriate -Language confident, context -Appropriate use of language to -Very basic use of language purpose, audience and context
to purpose/effect and exceptionally impressive -Language is effective and a convey meaning -Tone and diction are -Vocabulary limitations so
context; -Compelling and rhetorically consistently appropriate tone -Tone is appropriate inappropriate extreme as to make
Word choice; effective in tone is used -Rhetorical devices used to -Very limited vocabulary comprehension impossible
Language use and -Virtually error-free in grammar -Largely error-free in grammar enhance content
conventions, and spelling and spelling
punctuation, grammar, -Very skilfully crafted -Very well crafted
spelling 13 10 7 4
-Language excellent and -Language engaging and -Adequate use of language with -Inadequate use of language
Lower level
15 MARKS rhetorically effective in tone generally effective some inconsistencies -Little or no variety in sentence
-Virtually error-free in grammar -Appropriate and effective -Tone generally appropriate and -Exceptionally limited
and spelling tone limited use of rhetorical devices vocabulary
-Skilfully crafted -Few errors in grammar and
spelling
-Well crafted
STRUCTURE 5 4 3 2 0–1
-Excellent development of topic -Logical development of -Relevant details developed -Some valid points -Necessary points lacking
Features of text; -Exceptional detail details -Sentences, paragraphs well- -Sentences and paragraphs -Sentences and paragraphs
Paragraph development -Sentences, paragraphs -Coherent constructed faulty faulty
and sentence exceptionally well-constructed -Sentences, paragraphs -Essay still makes sense -Essay still makes some sense -Essay does not sense
construction logical, varied
5 MARKS
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ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT – FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [30 MARKS]
Criteria Exceptional Skilful Moderate Elementary Inadequate
CONTENT, PLANNING 15–18 11-14 8-10 5-7 0–4
& FORMAT -Outstanding response -Very good response -Adequate response -Basic response -Response reveals no
beyond normal demonstrating good demonstrating demonstrating some knowledge of features
Response and ideas; expectations knowledge of features knowledge of features knowledge of features of the type of text
Organisation of ideas -Intelligent and mature of the type of text of the type of text of the type of text -Meaning obscure with
for planning; ideas -Maintains focus – no -Not completely focused -Some focus but writing major digressions
Purpose, audience, -Extensive knowledge digressions – some digressions digresses -Not coherent in content
features/conventions of features of the type of -Coherent in content -Reasonably coherent -Not always coherent in and ideas
and context text and ideas, very well in content and ideas content and ideas -Very few details
-Writing maintains focus elaborated and details -Some details support -Few details support the support the topic
18 MARKS -Coherence in content support topic the topic topic -Necessary rules of
and ideas -Appropriate format with -Generally appropriate -Necessary rules of format not applied
-Highly elaborated and minor inaccuracies format but with some format vaguely applied
all details support the inaccuracies -Some critical
topic oversights
-Appropriate and
accurate format
LANGUAGE, STYLE & 10–12 8–9 6–7 4–5 0–3
EDITING -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style
and vocabulary highly and vocabulary very and vocabulary and vocabulary less and vocabulary do not
Tone, register, style, appropriate to purpose, appropriate to purpose, appropriate to purpose, appropriate to purpose, correspond to purpose,
purpose/effect, audience and context audience and context audience and context audience and context audience and context
audience and context; -Grammatically -Generally -Some grammatical -Inaccurate grammar -Error-ridden and
Language use and accurate and well- grammatically accurate errors with numerous errors confused
conventions; constructed and well-constructed -Adequate vocabulary -Limited vocabulary -Vocabulary not suitable
Word choice; -Virtually error-free -Very good vocabulary -Errors do not impede -Meaning obscured for purpose
Punctuation and -Mostly free of errors meaning -Meaning seriously
spelling impaired
12 MARKS
MARK RANGE 25–30 19–23 14–17 9–12 0–7
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ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT – FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [20 MARKS]
Criteria Exceptional Skilful Moderate Elementary Inadequate
CONTENT, PLANNING 10–12 8-9 6-7 4-5 0-3
& FORMAT -Outstanding response -Very good response -Adequate response, -Basic response, -Response reveals no
beyond normal demonstrating good demonstrating demonstrating some knowledge of features
Response and ideas; expectations knowledge of features knowledge of features knowledge of features of the type of text
Organisation of ideas; -Intelligent and mature of the type of text of the type of text of the type of text -Meaning obscure with
Features/conventions ideas -Maintains focus – no -Not completely focused -Some focus but writing major digressions
and context -Extensive knowledge digressions –some digressions digresses -Not coherent in content
of features of the type of -Coherent in content -Reasonably coherent -Not always coherent in and ideas
12 MARKS text and ideas, very well in content and ideas content and ideas -Very few details
-Writing maintains focus elaborated and details -Some details support -Few details support the support the topic
-Coherence in content support topic the topic topic -Necessary rules of
and ideas -Appropriate format with -Generally appropriate -Necessary rules of format not applied
-Highly elaborated and minor inaccuracies format but with some format vaguely applied
all details support the inaccuracies -Some critical
topic oversights
-Appropriate and
accurate format
LANGUAGE, STYLE & 7–8 5-6 4 3 0–2
EDITING -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style -Tone, register, style
and vocabulary highly and vocabulary very and vocabulary and vocabulary less and vocabulary do not
Tone, register, style, appropriate to purpose, appropriate to purpose, appropriate to purpose, appropriate to purpose, correspond to purpose,
vocabulary appropriate audience and context audience and context audience and context audience and context audience and context
to purpose and context; -Grammatically -Generally -Some grammatical -Inaccurate grammar -Error-ridden and
Language use and accurate and well- grammatically accurate errors with numerous errors confused
conventions; constructed and well-constructed -Adequate vocabulary -Limited vocabulary -Vocabulary not suitable
Word choice; -Virtually error-free -Very good vocabulary -Errors do not impede -Meaning obscured for purpose
Punctuation and -Mostly free of errors meaning -Meaning seriously
spelling impaired
8 MARKS
MARK RANGE 17–20 13–15 10–11 7–8 0–5
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