Blouberg Ridge Primary School
Life Skills Marker and date: J. Bauer
Name: Marking Guideline Grade 5
Date: 24 June 2021 Time allocation: 1 hour
Examiner: J. Bauer Moderator: ……………………
Task 2: Test Total: 40
SECTION A:
SECTION A:
Question 1: Match column A with Column B. Write the correct letter in the space provided.
LO [5]
1) Emotions 1) B✔ A) When we do not treat people the same,
especially people who are different from us.
2) Bad relationships 2) D✔ B) Feelings
3) Discrimination 3) A✔ C) When we assume that all members of a
certain group behave in the same way.
4) Physical Abuse 4) E✔ D) Does not include trust or respect
5) Stereotyping 5) C✔ E) Hitting or punching
F) When we prefer a person or group of people
more than others.
G) Swearing at someone
Question 2: Use the word box below and fill in the missing word. LO [5]
respectful drastic bully domestic violent newspapers
violence violation community protect rude person
2.1) Violence✔ is the use of rough force to harm someone or something.
2.2) A bully✔ is a person who hurts someone or makes them do something against their
will.
2.3) A person can experience violent situations at home, at school or in the community.✔
2.4) Violence at home is called domestic ✔ violence.
2.5) You can see examples of violence in newspapers✔.
Question 3: Look at the faces carefully and identify an emotion that best suits the facial
expression. LO [4]
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Picture A Picture B Picture C Picture D
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Life Skills Grade 5 June 2021 Memo
Grade 5 Life Skills memorandum from the June Exam 2021, 6 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, question paper linked when available.
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3.1) Picture A: happy, glad, satisfied ✔ (any one appropriate answer)
3.2) Picture B: sad, unhappy ✔(any one appropriate answer)
3.3) Picture C: angry, mad, furious✔(any one appropriate answer)
3.4) Picture D: worried, scared, anxious✔(any one appropriate answer)
Question 4: Read the sentences and underline the correct answer. LO [6]
4.1) In a safe relationship, you should be able to (distrust/ trust ✔/ disrespect) the person.
4.2) Any person you do not know is a (friend/ stranger✔/ peer).
4.3) If we discriminate against someone, it is a (violation✔/ violent act/ compliment) of
that person’s rights.
4.4) Believing that only girls can cook is an example of (bias/ stereotyping✔/ bullying).
4.5) If you find yourself in a violent situation, call the South African police on (08600
10111✔/ 08600 01011/ 113)
4.6) In (modern✔/ traditional/old) society, men also do the housework and look after the
children.
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SECTION B:
Question 5: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow [6]
Rakgadi loved soccer. She watched her school team and the big teams on TV every time
they played. Her soccer ball went with her everywhere and in every free moment she
kicked it around. All that kicking was not a waste of time. Rakgadi could score a goal from
any angle. She could get around any opponent!
She badly wanted to play soccer at school, but soccer was only offered for boys.
“If I go and speak to coach, I’m sure he’ll let me join in the practices. I’ll tell him how
keen I am,” she thought.
But when she asked the coach, he just laughed. “Don’t be silly, Rakgadi, you’re a girl!”
Source: Day- by –Day Life Skills Grade 5 textbook
5.1) What was Rakgadi’s greatest wish? MO (1)
To play soccer at her school. ✔
5.2) Why could she not achieve this wish? MO (1)
Soccer was only offered for boys✔; the coach would not allow her to practise soccer with
the boys. ✔ (any one appropriate answer)
5.3) What can the school or coach do to solve this problem? MO (1)
They could start a girls’ soccer team ✔ They could allow the girls to play in the boys; team.
✔ (any one appropriate answer)
5.4) Rakgadi is treated unfairly because she is a girl. What do we call it if someone is
treated unfairly because they are different? MO (1)
Discrimination ✔
5.5) Look at the picture below. Explain what is happening in each of the pictures and how
it is an example of discrimination. HO (2)
The kids are laughing at another person
in a wheelchair. This is discrimination. ✔
The person in the wheelchair is being
treated cruelly and mocked just
because he is different and cannot
walk by himself. ✔
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Question 6: Read Case Study A and B, and answer the questions that follow. MO [4]
Case Study A:
When Sheldon does not do what he is told to at home, his older brother attacks him. Last
night his brother kicked Sheldon and choked him until he could not breathe.
Case Study B:
When Sadiyah comes home with a mark lower than 70%, her parents tell her that she is
stupid and lazy. They send her to her room for the rest of the day and she is not allowed
to come out for supper.
Source: Spot on Life Skills Grade 5 learner book
6.1) How did these stories make you feel when you read them? (1)
Sad, angry, upset, unhappy ✔ (any one appropriate answer)
6.2) Identify the different types of abuse these learners are experiencing. (2)
Case study A: Physical abuse✔
Case study B: Emotional abuse✔
6.3) What can children do if their rights are violated or they are experiencing abuse? (1)
Report it to an adult you trust (teacher, parent, principal) ✔
Report it to the police✔ (any one appropriate answer)
Question 7: Study Case study C and D in the following speech bubbles and answer the
questions which follow. [4]
Case study C: Amy
My name is Amy. I am the youngest of
three siblings. My older sister often must
look after me and help mom with cooking
supper at night. She also helps with the
cleaning.
Case study D: Marcus
My name is Marcus. I am responsible for
cleaning my room and sometimes helping
my little sister with her homework. My dad
and I are also responsible for setting the
table and cleaning the kitchen after meals.
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7.1) In case study C, Amy’s older brother is getting a good education while his sister must
look after Amy and help around the house. Do you think this is fair? Give a reason for your
answer. HO (2)
No, this is not fair✔ because their sister is not allowed to focus on her education✔; without
good education, she might not be able to get a job one day; ✔the brother does not have
to help with any of the housework✔ (any one appropriate answer)
7.2) Which of the case studies is of more modern times? MO (1)
Markus’s story (case study D). ✔
7.3) Describe how Marcus and his dad’s roles are different to the traditional gender roles.
MO (1)
Their roles are opposite to traditional gender roles✔. Traditionally the women would clean
the kitchen and do the homework with the younger children✔. Men would do the physical
work✔; have a job✔; focus on education ✔ (any one appropriate answer)
Question 8: Read the passage below and answer the questions which follow. [6]
Tsepo was new at his school. He had no friends and sat next to John in class. At first
John would just ignore Tsepo. Then he started copying from Tsepo’s book without his
permission. Tsepo didn’t say anything because he wanted John to like him.
Tsepo started hanging out with John’s friends at break, even though nobody paid much
attention to him. Tsepo would often listen to how John and his friends bullied other
learners. He felt bad about what they did, but never had the courage to tell them that
they should not do it.
One day, John spoke to Tsepo and said that he could join their friendship group if he
stole the teacher’s wallet off of her desk. Tsepo did not know what to do. He knew it was
wrong to steal but he really wanted to be John’s friend.
8.1) Why does Tsepo allow John to copy his work? MO (1)
He wants John to like him and be his friend. ✔
8.2) Do you think John likes Tsepo? Give a reason for your answer. MO (2)
No✔
He only wants to be friends to Tsepo so that he can steal money✔; get into trouble✔; boss
him around✔.(any one appropriate answer)
8.3) In your opinion, are the relationships in this group good or bad? Give a reason for your
answer. HO (2)
They are bad relationships, ✔
Because they encourage I other to do bad things (like bully kids or steal) ✔; Tsepo does
not feel safe or comfortable✔; there is no respect✔. (any one appropriate answer)
8.4) State one benefit of a good relationship. MO (1)
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Improves our self-concept. ✔
Helps us manage our emotions better. ✔
Allows us to be more sensitive to how other people feel. ✔
Teaches us to co-operate with others. ✔
Helps us not worry so much and be happier. ✔
Helps us to trust other people. ✔. (any one appropriate answer)
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