English SAL P2 memo

Feb-March 2011 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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1.2The candidate should, among others nt from the incident.

1.1The most interesting place I have ever visited. Descriptive The candidate may, among others mention and describe the place say why it is the most interesting place.

1.2"That will teach you a lesson," said the policeman. Narrative essay. narrate the incident tell what he/she lear The essay should include the wo rds, "That will teach you a

1.3School holidays Descriptive essay. Consider the following: how he/she spends school holidays places visited during school holidays why he/she likes/dislikes school holidays.

1.5.1Candidates may write, among others

1.5.2Candidates may write, among others s and other buildings for the among others

1.5.4Candidates may write about, among others [40]40

1.4It was madness to have done such a thing! Narrative essay. Candidates should narrate: what they did why they did that how they survived the incident and lessons learnt

1.5Interpretation of pictures. Candidates should provide a suitable title. Candidates may interpret the pictures in any way. The interpretation should be linked to the pictures. Only about zebras Zebras and other animals/wildlife in general

1.5.3Candidates may write about, The specific soccer player Soccer in particular/sport in general/the past FIFA 2010 Concentration Family life/children as gifts Single parents Children growing up so quickly

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2.1FORMAL LETTER the Director, Melrose Academy. the letter should be formal. format should be included:

2.2INFORMAL LETTER the letter should be informal. among others:

2.2INFORMAL LETTER The letter should be addressed to a friend. The letter should be written in paragraphs. The tone and register of The following information may be included in the letter, News about the selection

2.3DIALOGUE format should be included:

2.4SHORT REPORT

2.4SHORT REPORT The candidate should indicate: The date of the report The task he/she was given His/her findings His/her recommendations The candidate should sign the report and print his/her name.

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3.1INVITATION

3.2POSTCARD whom the postcard is addressed should be provided. engers and of the bus driver

3.3INSTRUCTIONS among others which they have problems

3.2POSTCARD The name and address of the person to The candidate may describe: The behaviour of fellow pass

3.3INSTRUCTIONS Candidates should write in point form. The following may be included, Identifying the subjects in Studying a few subjects a day, with more focus on the difficult Drawing up a study time-table that

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentVocabulary

Topics Identified

ComprehensionLanguage in ContextEssay WritingCreative Writing

Mark Allocation

Total80 marks

Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 340 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2011

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish (SAL — verified from PDF)

Pages9

Downloads5

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago15y

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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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