Grade 4 English Exam November 2021

1 TOM NEWBY SCHOOL EXAMINATION Subject ENGLISH PAPER 2: Examiner MISS K MOODLEY COMPREHENSION AND LANGUAGE Date NOVEMBER 2021 Total marks 40 Grade 4 Duration 1H30 Moderator MRS A SINGH Special instructions/ Learners are not allowed to use a dictionary or thesaurus. Equipment Learners are allowed to use highlighters. This assessment has been compiled using notes and information contained in the Tom Newby School resource material. The marking memorandum has been compiled accordingly. While alternative responses will be given due acknowledgement, the official memorandum will be considered a priority document to ensure uniformity of marking. Name: Surname: Class: Instructions: 1. This paper is made up of: 40 Question 1: Comprehension (15 marks) Question 2: Visual Literacy (10 marks) Question 3: Summary (5 marks) Question 4: Language Structures and Conventions (10 marks). 2. Answer all questions on the question paper. 3. Answer in full sentences, unless stated otherwise. 4. Answer according to the mark allocation per question. 5. You will not be allowed to use a dictionary during the exam.

2 QUESTION 1: COMPREHENSION (15 MARKS) Read the questions first, then the passage. Thereafter, answer the questions The Mystery Arrival of the Antarctic Seal in South Africa 1 On the 28th of January 2021, the SPCA discovered an injured Crabeater seal resting on a beach in KwaZulu Natal. What made this discovery so surprising was that Crabeater seals normally live along the coast of Antarctica. This was the third time in the last 40 years that one had been spotted on the coast of KwaZulu Natal. 2 The SPCA members caught the seal and took him to uShaka Marine World for treatment. Catching him was easy as animals that live in Antarctica have not developed a fear of humans. 3 The seal was admitted to a rehabilitation pool to rest. The staff named him “Ragnar” after a legendary Viking who had travelled around the world. 4 Looking after Ragnar proved to be quite tricky because, contrary to their name, Crabeater seals don’t eat crabs, but feed off krill. At first, Ragnar refused to eat fish but then the team discovered that he preferred prawns, the larger cousin of the krill. 5 The rehabilitation team also introduced ice blocks into his area. Ragnar enjoyed resting on the ice. As Ragnar’s strength returned, he began keeping an eye out for the cooler box, which meant that food was on its way. This worried the staff as they did not want Ragnar to start relying on people feeding him. 6 Soon Ragnar was strong enough to start his trip back to Antarctica. Ragnar was taken by boat out to the Agulhas current. It was hoped that he would be able to ride the current to get back to Antarctica. Source: www.Twinkl.com Word count: 250 words

3 Questions: 1.1 When was Ragnar discovered in Kwa-Zulu Natal? (1) ________________________________________________________________________ 1.2 Why was the arrival of a Crabeater seal in South Africa so surprising? (2) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 1.3 In your own words, explain why Ragnar never had a fear of humans. (1) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 1.4 Where was Ragnar admitted to, after being caught? (1) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 1.5 State if the sentence below is True or False. If False, correct the sentence. (2) Ragnar enjoyed eating fish. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 1.6 Name one organisation that was involved in taking care of Ragnar. (1) ________________________________________________________________________ 1.7 In paragraph 3, what does the word “rehabilitation” mean? Underline the correct answer. (1) a. Unable to rest. b. Very tired. c. Feeling relaxed d. A time during which you recover.

4 1.8 List two things that the team at the rehabilitation centre did, to help Ragnar feel more at home? (2) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 1.9 Provide a reason why naming the seal after Ragnar the Viking is appropriate. (1) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 1.10 According to the passage, why have Crabeater seals been misnamed? (1) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 1.11 Suggest why it was necessary to take Ragnar to the Agulhas Current. (1) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 1.12 Quote a sentence from paragraph 5, which tells us that Ragnar knew when he was going to be fed by the staff at the rehabilitation centre. (1) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL QUESTION 1: 15 MARKS

5 QUESTION 2: VISUAL LITERACY (10 MARKS) Read the advertisement below and answer the questions which follow. Tickets R199: First 30 customers get to meet the dolphins Questions: 2.1 What show is being advertised? (1) ________________________________________________________________________ 2.2 When will this show be broadcasted? (1) ________________________________________________________________________ 2.3 Who is the target audience for this advertisement? (1) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2.4 What is the company’s slogan? (1) ________________________________________________________________________ 2.5 From which website can you purchase a ticket for this show? (1) ________________________________________________________________________ 2.6 What is the price of the ticket for this show? (1) ________________________________________________________________________

6 2.7 What time does the show start? (1) ________________________________________________________________________ 2.8 What does T & Cs stand for? (1) ________________________________________________________________________ 2.9 How does this advertisement get your attention? (1) ________________________________________________________________________ 2.10 How does this advertisement get the readers’ interest? (1) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL QUESTION 2: 10 MARKS QUESTION 3: SUMMARY (5 MARKS) Read the story, “The Mystery Arrival of Antarctic Seal in South Africa” again. Arrange the sentences in the correct order as it happened in the story. Write the correct number order in the answer column - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. No. Sentences Answer 1. The seal was taken to uShaka Marine World for treatment 2. The seal was named “Ragnar” after the legendary Viking. 3. A Crabeater seal was found resting on a beach in KwaZulu Natal. 4. Ragnar began making his trip back to Antarctica. 5. Ragnar enjoyed resting on the cool ice in the rehabilitation pool. TOTAL QUESTION 3: 5 MARKS QUESTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS (10 MARKS) 4.1 Find a synonym in paragraph 1 for the word: found - ___________________________ (1)

7 4.2 Find an antonym in paragraph 4 for the word: starve - ___________________________ (1) 4.3 Read the sentence below and write one example for each part of speech that is listed. (2) Ragnar happily returned to Antarctica a) Proper noun _________________________________ b) Adverb _________________________________ 4.4 Change the simple present tense sentence to the simple past and simple future tense. Present tense: Ragnar swims from Antarctica to South Africa. a) Simple Past Tense: (1) ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ a) Simple Future Tense: (1) ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 4.5 Read the sentence below and circle the subject and underline the predicate. Crabeater seals enjoy eating krill. (2) 4.6 Rewrite the sentence below, by using the correct punctuation. (2) ragnar enjoyed eating squid prawns and krill. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL QUESTION 4: 10 MARKS

8 GRAND TOTAL: 40 MARKS Grade 4 English Exam November 2021 Performance Analysis (For teacher use only) Name and Surname: _______________________________ Class: ______ Question 1: Literary/non-literary text (15 marks) Question Q1.1 Q1.2 Q1.3 Q1.4 Q1.5 Q1.6 Q1.7 Q1.8 Q1.9 Q1.10 Q1.11 Q1.12 Possible 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Mark Learner Mark Question 2 -Visual Literacy (10 marks) Question Q2.1 Q2.2 Q2.3 Q2.4 Q2.5 Q2.6 Q2.7 Q2.8 Q2.9 Q2.10 Possible Mark 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Learner Mark Question 3: Summary (5 marks) Question Q3 Possible Mark 5 Learner Mark Question 4: Language in Context (10 marks) Question Q4.1 Q4.2 Q4.3 Q4.4 Q4.5 Q4.6 Possible Mark 1 1 2 1 2 1 Learner Mark