2018 Nov Exam Paper 3

Van Dyk Primary D16-EMIS 160994 ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE- GRADE 4.__ Writing Essay and Transactional Text: November 2018 Examination Paper 3 Examiner: Ms K v.d. Merwe Moderator: Mr R Oelofse & Ms G Botes Total: 30 Marks Time Allocation: 1 Hour: 30 Minutes Name & Surname: ______________________________________________ Date: _______________________________ Section A Writing 20 % Section B Transactional Text 10 % 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Not achieved Elementary Moderate Adequate Substantial Meritorious Outstanding yet achievement achievement achievement achievement achievement achievement 0 – 29% 30 – 39% 40 – 49% 50 – 59% 60 – 69% 70 – 79% 80 – 100% Parent’s signature:

Section A (20 Marks) Writing a descriptive essay Instructions: • Choose any ONE of the topics BELOW to write a descriptive essay • Your essay must be 100 – 120 words. (2 – 3 paragraphs) • Use your rubric to guide you. • Do not forget to use your senses to describe things, people or events. • Plan your essay by doing a mind map, brainstorming and draft. • Edit and revise your draft. • Please write neat and in a blue pen only! • GOOD LUCK! Topics 1. Describe a dream that ends with the word ‘’Thank goodness it was only a dream.’’ 2. My idea of a perfect school would be... 3.

Rubric – Descriptive Essay: Category Marks Planning: Brainstorming /1 Mind map /1 Draft /1 Edit /1 Revise /1 Content: Relevant to topic /1 Use descriptive language (adjectives, similes, metaphors) /2 Use of Grade 4 vocabulary /1 Use of senses (smell, hear, feel, see) /2 Correct and interesting linking words /1 Correct punctuation and grammar /2 Format: 2 - 3 Paragraphs /1 100- 120 words /1 Suitable heading /1 Clear beginning, middle and conclusion /3 TOTAL /20 Section B (10 Marks) Transactional text Write a friendly letter. Instructions: • Choose any ONE of the topics BELOW to write a friendly letter. • Your essay must be 60 - 80 words. (2 – 3 paragraphs) • Use your rubric to guide you. • Remember your address, greeting, salutation and closing. • Plan your letter by doing a draft. • Edit and revise your draft. • Please write neat and in a blue pen only! • GOOD LUCK!

Topics 1. You found a million rand. Write to your friend and tell him/her what you found, and you will spend it. 2. You suspect that your parents are Super Heroes. Write a letter to a friend telling them the reasons why you believe your parents are Super Heroes 3. You drank a tablet that made you invisible for a day. Tell your friend what you did when you were invisible. Rubric: Structure Address and Date /2 Salutation /1 Introduction, Body, Conclusion /3 Closing and Signature /2 Language features Correct punctuation, grammar and spelling /1 Uses informal language /1 Total /10 Total Marks /20 + /10 = /30