# English Hl Grade 5 Paper 3 November 2018 Question Paper

> Grade 5 English Hl Paper 3 question paper from the November Exam 2018, 3 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.

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- Updated: 2026-09-28
- Subject: English Hl
- Grade: Grade 5
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2018
- Exam period: November Exam
- Paper: 3
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 3

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### Page 1

LAERSKOOL VAN DYK PRIMARY

                           ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE –GRADE 5

   D16 - EMIS 160994                                     NOVEMBER EXAMS

   Creative Writing Paper 3                              Writing: essay (20 marks)

                                                         Transactional text (10 marks)

Learner: _________________________________________________Grade 5._____

Time: 3 – 4 Periods                                             Date:            October 2018

Moderator: Mr R Oelofse                                         Examiner: Mrs J De Kock

                                                Section A (Essay)                       /20
                                                Section B (Transactional text)          /10
                               =__________ %

               30
        1            2           3           4           5           6           7
    Not        Elementary  Moderate    Adequate    Substantial Meritorious Outstanding
    achieved   achievement achievement achievement achievement achievement achievement
    0 – 29%    30 – 39%    40 – 49%    50 – 59%    60 – 69%    70 – 79%    80 – 100%

   Parent’s signature:

### Page 2

Section A:

                  Write a descriptive essay (20 marks)

     Write a descriptive essay about one of the following topics:

Topics:

   1. There are aliens in the kitchen.
   2. “I have the craziest family.”
   3.                                                  4.

Remember the following:

✓ Your essay has to be between 120 and 140 words.
✓ Your essay has to have 3 paragraphs.
✓ Use your rubric to help you write your essay.
  Rubric:
 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 5 vocabulary                                              /1
 Use of senses (smell, hear, feel, see)                                 /2
 Correct and interesting linking words                                  /1
 Correct punctuation and grammar                                        /2
 Format:
 3 Paragraphs                                                           /1
 120- 140 words                                                         /1
 Suitable heading                                                       /1
 Clear beginning, middle and conclusion                                 /3

                                                             TOTAL           /20

### Page 3

Section B

                Write a friendly letter (10 marks)

     Write a friendly letter about one of the following topics:

      Topics:

  1. The worst day ever             4.
  2. My teacher is an alien
  3. Dreams do come true

  Remember:

     ✓ Your letter must have 3 paragraphs.
     ✓ It must be between 80- 100 words.
     ✓ Use your rubric to guide you.

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

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