English FAL Grade 11 P1 November Mock Exam 2 2026 Memo (English)

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English First Additional Language/P1 2 NSC – Marking Guidelines Hlayiso/Mock 2026 INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS 1. Candidates are required to answer ALL the questions. 2. These marking guidelines serve as a guide to markers. Some responses may require the marker’s discretion; accept any other relevant, well-substantiated answers. 3. Assess candidates’ responses as objectively as possible. MARKING THE COMPREHENSION • Because the focus is on understanding, incorrect spelling and language errors in responses should not be penalised unless such errors change the meaning. (Errors must still be indicated.) • If a candidate uses words from a language other than English, disregard those words. If the answer still makes sense, do not penalise. • For open-ended questions, no marks are awarded for YES/NO or I AGREE/I DISAGREE alone. The reason/substantiation is what should be credited. • When one-word answers are required and the candidate gives a whole sentence, mark it correct provided the correct word is underlined/highlighted. • When TWO/THREE facts/points are required and a range is given, mark only the first TWO/THREE. • For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the correct answer AND/OR the answer written out in full. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 3 NSC – Marking Guidelines Hlayiso/Mock 2026 SECTION A: COMPREHENSION QUESTION 1 1.1 1.1.1 A (dog-eared/second-hand) dictionary.✓ (1) 1.1.2 Every new word that she learnt opened up new opportunities/new ideas/new worlds to her,✓just as a door leads you into a new place.✓ NOTE: Award 1 mark for a partial explanation, e.g. ‘new words taught her new things’. (2) 1.2 B/reading with great concentration.✓ (1) 1.3 1.3.1 Her mother passed away when she was nine.✓ She was raised by her grandmother, who earned little money selling vegetables/the family was poor.✓ There was no public library within 40 kilometres of the village.✓ The school’s only bookshelf was locked/learners were not allowed to touch the books.✓ NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2) 1.3.2 ‘locked in the principal’s office’✓ NOTE: Accept any FIVE consecutive words from: ‘the school’s only bookshelf was locked in the principal’s office’ (e.g. ‘locked in the principal’s office’, ‘school’s only bookshelf was locked’) OR ‘you could not touch them’. The quotation must consist of FIVE consecutive words. (1) 1.4 1.4.1 She read it/finished it in a single weekend.✓ (1) 1.4.2 Although she had little money/few possessions,✓she was rich in ideas and dreams/her mind could travel anywhere through reading.✓ NOTE: Award 1 mark for a partial answer. (2) 1.5 To show that the problem of poor reading is serious/affects children across the whole country, not only in Tsakani’s village.✓ To prove/support with evidence that projects such as the Reading Room are badly needed/to emphasise the importance of Tsakani’s work.✓ NOTE: Accept other relevant answers. (2) 1.6 1.6.1 She used money that she had saved from braiding hair to print posters asking for books.✓ She wrote to churches, businesses and universities asking for help.✓ She put a video on social media, which many people shared.✓ NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. Candidates must use their OWN words. (2) 1.6.2 ‘donate’✓ (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 4 NSC – Marking Guidelines Hlayiso/Mock 2026 1.7 Open-ended. Accept a suitable answer, e.g. Yes. Children who have never owned or been given books cannot know whether they enjoy reading.✓When books were brought to the village, the children packed the Reading Room every afternoon, which shows that they love reading.✓ OR No. Some children may simply prefer sport or other activities✓and will not enjoy reading even when they are given books.✓ NOTE: Do not award a mark for YES or NO. A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination answer. (2) 1.8 1.8.1 They help the younger children to sound out difficult words.✓ (1) 1.8.2 She is hardworking/dedicated/committed/responsible/selfless.✓ She opens the Reading Room every weekday and trains reading buddies, yet she still finishes her own homework late at night.✓ NOTE: Award 1 mark for an answer that is not well-substantiated. (2) 1.9 In the past the learners were shy/lacked confidence when reading aloud.✓ Now they are confident/enthusiastic and eager to read aloud.✓ NOTE: Both the ‘before’ and the ‘after’ must be mentioned for 2 marks. (2) 1.10 Open-ended. Accept a suitable answer, e.g. The title is suitable. The article tells the story of a young girl, Tsakani, who started a library in her village✓with donated books in a shipping container that was turned into a reading room.✓ OR The title is partly suitable. She did not literally build the library herself; her uncle built the container✓and many people donated books.✓ NOTE: A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination answer. (2) 1.11 20 times (as many words).✓ NOTE: Accept ‘1 460 000 words compared with 73 000 words’. (1) 1.12 To show the difference in the number of words read by each reader/the higher the pile, the more words have been read.✓ NOTE: Accept: to make the information easy to understand at a glance/to make it visual. (1) 1.13 Reading more teaches you more words/increases your vocabulary.✓ With a bigger vocabulary you understand what you read and learn in all your subjects more easily/all subjects require reading with understanding.✓ NOTE: Do not accept answers based only on TEXT A. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 5 NSC – Marking Guidelines Hlayiso/Mock 2026 1.14 Open-ended. Accept a suitable answer, e.g. Yes. Twenty minutes a day is a small amount of time,✓but the infographic shows that it adds up to almost one and a half million words a year, which improves vocabulary and schoolwork.✓ OR No. The figures are only estimates;✓reading alone does not guarantee success, as hard work in class also matters.✓ NOTE: Do not award a mark for YES or NO. A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination answer. (2) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 6 NSC – Marking Guidelines Hlayiso/Mock 2026 SECTION B: SUMMARY QUESTION 2 The following points form the answer to the question: QUOTATIONS FACTS (NOTE: Candidates may phrase the facts differently.) 1. ‘Choose strong passwords that mix letters, numbers and symbols, and use a different password for every account.’ 1. Use a strong, different password for each account. 2. ‘Never give your passwords or PIN to anyone …’ 2. Keep your passwords and PIN secret. 3. ‘Change your settings so that only people you know can see your photos and messages.’ 3. Make your social media accounts private. 4. ‘Do not post your home address, the name of your school or your exact location.’ 4. Do not share personal information online. 5. ‘… anything you put online can stay there forever, so think carefully before you post.’ 5. Think before you post, because posts are permanent. 6. ‘Do not accept friend requests from people whom you have never met, and never agree to meet an online friend alone.’ 6. Avoid contact with/meeting strangers you met online. 7. ‘Do not click on links in messages from unknown senders.’ 7. Do not open suspicious links/messages. 8. ‘Block the person, keep a screenshot as proof and report the matter to a parent, a teacher or another adult whom you trust.’ 8. Block, keep proof of and report online bullying or threats to a trusted adult. MARKING THE SUMMARY Marking is on the basis of the inclusion of valid material and the exclusion of invalid material (e.g. the story about Zinhle, the comparison with a toothbrush). The summary should be marked as follows: • Mark allocation: 7 marks for 7 points (1 mark per main point); 3 marks for language; total marks: 10 • Distribution of language marks when a candidate 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 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 7 NSC – Marking Guidelines Hlayiso/Mock 2026 • Distribution of language marks when a candidate has quoted verbatim: 6–7 quotes: award NO language mark 4–5 quotes: award a maximum of 1 language mark 2–3 quotes: award a maximum of 2 language marks NOTE: Word count: • Markers are required to verify the number of words used. • Do not deduct any marks if the candidate fails to indicate the number of words used, or if the number of words is indicated incorrectly. • If the word limit is exceeded, read up to the last sentence above the stipulated upper limit and ignore the rest of the summary. TOTAL SECTION B: 10 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 8 NSC – Marking Guidelines Hlayiso/Mock 2026 SECTION C: LANGUAGE • Spelling: One-word answers must be marked correct even if the spelling is incorrect, unless the error changes the meaning of the word. In full-sentence answers, incorrect spelling should be penalised if the error is in the language structure being tested. • Sentence structures must be grammatically correct and given in full sentences/as per the instructions. • For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the correct answer AND/OR the answer written out in full. QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT 3.1 ‘SUNRISE OATS – Fuel for every champion.’✓ NOTE: Accept ‘Fuel for every champion’ without the brand name. Do NOT accept the headline ‘START STRONG. FINISH STRONGER.’ (1) 3.2 Learners/school-going children/young sportspeople/parents who buy breakfast for their children.✓ NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above. (1) 3.3 B/gives you energy gradually over a long time.✓ (1) 3.4 The words refer to the school day, which starts when the first bell rings,✓and to a sports match, which ends with the final whistle.✓ They suggest that the oats will give learners energy for the whole day, for both schoolwork and sport. NOTE: Award 2 marks for an answer that shows that the energy lasts all day for school AND sport. (2) 3.5 It contains fibre/slow-release energy.✓ It has no added sugar. It is rich in iron and vitamin B. NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above. (1) 3.6 The rising sun suggests the morning/breakfast/the start of a new day✓(it also links to the brand name, SUNRISE). The runner breaking the finishing tape suggests energy, winning and finishing strongly/being a champion,✓which supports the headline and the slogan. NOTE: Reference to BOTH the sun and the runner is required for 2 marks. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 9 NSC – Marking Guidelines Hlayiso/Mock 2026 3.7 Open-ended. Accept a suitable answer, e.g. No. The survey was conducted by Sunrise Foods, the company that makes the product, so it may be biased.✓Only 200 learners were asked, which is a small number.✓ OR Yes. The small print tells us exactly how many learners were surveyed and when,✓so the advertiser is being honest about the claim.✓ NOTE: Do not award a mark for YES or NO. A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination answer. (2) [10] QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON 4.1 Verbal: ‘Coming, Gogo … just ONE more level!’✓ Visual: His eyes are fixed on his phone/he is lying on the couch playing on his phone/he does not look at Gogo.✓ NOTE: ONE verbal AND ONE visual clue are required for 2 marks. (2) 4.2 4.2.1 The clock now shows 19:05; in FRAME 1 it showed 18:00.✓ NOTE: Accept: the food on the table has gone cold/is not steaming. Do NOT accept Gogo’s words (that is a verbal clue). (1) 4.2.2 B/annoyed.✓ (1) 4.3 To show that he is shouting/very shocked/panicking/upset.✓ (1) 4.4 4.4.1 In FRAME 1 he was more interested in his game/phone than in his grandmother.✓ Now he enjoys/appreciates spending time and talking with Gogo.✓ NOTE: Reference to the change is required for 2 marks. (2) 4.4.2 Gogo is holding the unplugged Wi-Fi router next to her chair; she switched off the Wi-Fi herself, but Kabelo does not know this and thinks it is broken.✓ NOTE: Accept: Gogo’s big grin shows that her trick has worked. (1) 4.5 Open-ended. Accept a suitable answer, e.g. Gogo secretly unplugged the Wi-Fi router to get Kabelo to the table. Yes. Kabelo ignored her for over an hour and the food got cold.✓Her trick worked: he came to the table and enjoyed talking to her.✓ OR No. She should have spoken to him honestly about his phone use;✓tricking him may make him distrust her if he finds out.✓ NOTE: Do not award a mark for YES or NO. A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination answer. (2) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 10 NSC – Marking Guidelines Hlayiso/Mock 2026 QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS 5.1 5.1.1 (a) is✓ (b) quickly✓ (c) quiet✓ (d) grateful✓ (4) 5.1.2 Mr Naidoo said that✓Ayanda would✓swim at the national championships the following/the next month.✓ NOTE: Award ONE mark for each underlined change. Accept ‘the month after’. (3) 5.1.3 Money was raised (by the community) for her new costume.✓ (1) 5.1.4 Ayanda does not train for three hours every day.✓ NOTE: Accept ‘doesn’t train’. Do not accept ‘Ayanda trains not …’ (1) 5.1.5 doesn’t she?✓ NOTE: Accept ‘does she not?’ (1) 5.1.6 determination✓ (1) 5.1.7 Ayanda could study either sport science or physiotherapy after school.✓ OR Either Ayanda could study sport science or (she could study) physiotherapy after school. (1) 5.1.8 proud – adjective✓ shook – verb✓ (2) 5.2 5.2.1 et cetera✓ NOTE: Accept ‘and so on/and other things’. (1) 5.2.2 two thousand five hundred✓ NOTE: Accept ‘two thousand, five hundred’. (1) 5.2.3 cheapest✓ (1) 5.2.4 The Grade 11 learners are organising the sale.✓ (1) 5.2.5 Learners who buy books receive free bookmarks.✓ NOTE: All the changes must be correct for the mark to be awarded. (1) 5.2.6 by/bye✓ (1) [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 GRAND TOTAL: 80 Copyright reserved