English SAL P2 memo

November 2012 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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1.1When I woke up, I was so disappointed that it was only a dream. Narrative essay The c andidate may mention, among others the details of the dream

1.2After that incident, I learnt that friends are not always right Narrative essay. The candidate may mention among others evious experiences with friends what influence

1.3A perfect day Descriptive essay The candidate may describe among others setting: whe re and when the day was enjoyed who was part of the

1.5Interpretation of pictures. Candidates should provide a suitable title. Candidates may interpret the pictures in any way. The interpretation should be linked directly to the pictures.

1.5The candidate may write among others music as a universal language African beat s on a drum young musicians

1.5The candidate may write among others nature conservation the beauty of nature peace and tranquillity the sounds of nature dangerous/th reatening aspects of waterfalls.

1.5.3The candidate may write about among others the importance of reading the role of a father the joys of parenting childhood memories

1.5.4The candidate may write among others interdependence/ existence the female species taming animals unusual relationships wildlife as a tourist attraction.

2.1INFORMAL LETTER The letter should be addressed to a friend. The letter should be written in paragraphs. The tone and register of the letter should be informal. The following aspects ould be included a description of the problem

2.2FORMAL LETTER The letter should be addressed to t Store Manager. The tone and register of the letter should be formal. The letter should be written in paragraphs. The following aspects of format should be included:

2.3DIALOGUE The following aspects of format should be included: name of each speaker colon after name of each speaker throughout the dialogue. The candidate should indicate, among others:

2.4BOOK REVIEW The following details should be included: the title the author The following aspects may

Q3— Section header —

3.1INVITATION The following details should be provided, among others names of the parents /guardians purpose of the invitation venue for the party

3.2DIRECTIONS The directions given must include the following: three landmarks, e.g. church, supermarket, fuel station, etc. two intersections, e.g. four way stop, traffic lights, stop streets, etc. Directions should be written in point form.

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentVocabulary

Topics Identified

ComprehensionLanguage in ContextEssay WritingGrammarCreative Writing

Mark Allocation

Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 320 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2012

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish (SAL — verified from PDF)

Pages9

Downloads10

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago14y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayMonday

Exam periodNovember 2012

Days since exam5,103

About English examination preparation

Grade 12 English involves reading, language use, interpretation, and clear written communication. Paper 1 tests comprehension, summary writing, and language in context, while Paper 2 covers literature and essay writing.

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