Dramatic Arts Memo 1 (English)

November 2009 — Grade 12 / Matric — Dramatic Arts

Memo 2009 Grade 12 English

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1.1See the rubric and suggested answer below. CATEGORY MARK (%\ DESCRIPTORS (EVIDENCE\ Well organised, comprehensive and coherent, impeccable structure Displays an exceptional high level of competence for processing

1.2.1Erwin Pi

1.2.6Tableau [30] This question focuses mainly on LO3, AS1, 2 and 3. In addition, LO4, AS2, 4 are also integrated into these questions. LEVEL Dramatic Arts30

1.2.2Berliner Ensemble

1.2.3Verfremdungseffekt

1.2.4Historification

1.2.5Epic

1.2.7Didactic

1.2.8Realistic Theatre

1.2.9Episodic

1.2.10Marxism (10\ This question focuses mainly on LO3, AS1, 2 and 3. In addition, LO4, AS2, 4 are also integrated into these questions. ORDER LEVEL DIFFICULTY PERCENTAGE MARKS QUESTIONS &

1.1Application 40 11

1.1Lower Order 30 10

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1.2.1

2.1THE MAIN THEMES y and death is an unavoidable truth. pointless, reality is dangerous. The nightmare of a is taken to the extreme. of the future or past. THEMES OF THE PLAY

2.2.3by no means final and complete or 2 more detailed points Language is depersonalising, automatic haracters are sparse, failing to truly Dramatic Arts 13 DoE/November 2009

2.2.1Surrealism, Existentialism and Cubism\ (2\

2.2.2Jean-Paul Satre and Albert Camu s (2\ Accept motivated answers that make sense. Below is a suggested answer that is . Accept 4 simple points for 4 marks. Language according to the Absurdist tradition focused on the inability of language

2.1Application Middle order 40 11

2.1Lower order 30 10 TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Dramatic Arts 14 DoE/November 2009

2.2.4

2.2.1

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3.1This is an open-ended question. Candidates must be rewarded for visualisation and creativity. ause a bird usually symbolises freedom; Lena realises the bird is better off than her fo r it is free in the sky. She yearns for

3.2The stage directions assume the role of the narrator / storyteller and gives the to visualise the action of the play. Can re fer to specifics in the text passage and an be generic or text specific. (5\

3.3

3.4

3.4Application Middle order 40 12

3.4Lower order 30

3.3LO3 AS1 AS2 AS3

3.310

3.4on LO3, AS1, 2 and 3. In integrated into these questions.

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4.1

4.2

4.5

4.3

4.4

4.3Application Middle order 40 12

4.5Lower order 30 10

4.4LO3 AS 1 AS 2 AS 3

4.5[30]30

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5.1.6The venues were noisy, loud, lively around all the time. They often spoke l oudly to each other. Drunks heckled and l. Lack of proper facilities such as Actors might struggle to make themse tant movement of people. Loud noise

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5.2.4posture, movements, energy, pace and gestures of an old woman. hen talking about the left-over food. Theatre e.g.: the convention of one pr The coat becomes a shawl which Mbongeni wraps around his shoulders.

5.1.3(2)2

5.1.4(2)2

5.2.1(3)3

5.2.4(2) Application Middle order 40 12

5.1.3(2)2

5.1.4(2)2

5.1.6(2)2

5.2.1(3)3

5.2.2(1)1

5.2.3(2) comprehension Lower order 30

5.1.1(2)2

5.1.2(2)2

5.1.5(2) LO 3 AS 1 AS 2 AS 3

5.2.430

5.1.6(2\2.2(1\

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6.1.1

6.2Sophiatown was a freehold suburb, un Africa. Black people could own their ow their own houses and could rent it out to tenants if they so wished. It was there was freedom of movement. All phahlele, 'what m

6.1.3(5)5

6.2(4) Application Middle order 40 12

6.1.2(2)2

6.1.3(5)5

6.2(5) Lower order 30

6.1.1(6)6

6.2(3) LO AS1 AS2 AS3

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7.1Thando must enter the determination. She has decided that she will make a decision that will not please her father and now needs to tell him quickly before her strength of and loudly, taking control of the situation. She speaks quickly so that no one

7.2His brother, Themba. (1\

7.3

7.4.1ONE mark for Mandisa and ONE for Thando. An y sensible answer. (2\

7.4.2THREE marks Thando, THREE marks Mandisa. She realises secrets have been kept and is quite excited that she might lear oks at her father rmation that will help her understand her father. Possibly sitting forward in her chair. S

7.4.3Actors must do concentration exerci ses before they go on stage. Candidates can describe any concentration exercise. Each listen to the words as if Sipho is saying it for the first time. Rehearse and set each

7.5The rubric below is a gui de. Any candidate wil DESCRIPTOR Excellent Candidate clearly unders tands the statement and can relate statement. Candidate is able to her own opinion and supporting o finds himself in has as much drama and

7.1(1)1

7.4.2(2)2

7.5(5) Application Middle order 40 12

7.1(2)2

7.4.2(4)4

7.4.3(2)2

7.5(4) Lower order 30 10

7.1(1)1

7.2(1)1

7.3(2)2

7.4.1(2)2

7.4.3(3)3

7.5(1) LO3 AS1 AS2 AS3

7.14 marks

7.32 marks

7.4.26 marks

7.52 marks 8 marks [30]30

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8.1.1

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8.1.2The themes of the play are of a universal nature. underscores the idea that coming to terms with ourselves and our inevitably an extended proce honesty and which leaves little room for superficial self-satisfaction and

8.1.3Bruce succeeds in communica ting important themes in a more truthful and striking way than would have been po The play balances It therefore fulfils its purpose to conscientise, to ng to terms with ourselves and our

8.2The character of Johan: Johan comes from a different background than th role in the apartheid era no longer applies; he is forced to define a new fit. Johan, the most desperate of the three, expresses the

8.1.212

8.2

8.1.2(6\1.3 (2\

8.1.2(6\2 (8\ Knowledge and comprehension

8.1.1(6\1.3 (2\ [30]30

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9.1.1

9.1.2

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9.1.3Die klimaks Tiemie aanrand, asook Tjokkie se (2)2

9.1.4VERHOOG

9.2.1Tiemie is in opstand teen haar omgewing. Sy vrees dat sy moontlik swanger is. Dit sou beteken dat sy nie sal kan ont snap van haar verstikkende omgewing waarteen sy haar verset nie. Haar verset is gerig daarteen

9.2.2

9.2.1Toepassing Middelorde 40 11

9.1.4Kennis en begrip Lae orde 30 LU3 LU3 AS1 AS2

9.1.3

9.1(3 punte\, (4 punte\,

9.2.2(4 punte\

9.1(7 punte\

9.1.4(2 punte\

9.2.110

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10.1.1The space can be divided between t The space as seen on the stage represents the kitchen of an extremely meagre (poor\ the passage door that leads to The backdoor leads to the outside (freedo the ceiling where

10.1.2The spaces are important trapped and in this way increase the It is the exterior space (circus\ house. This is where her liberation starts to take shape. The other girls, same oppressive circumstances as Meisie.

10.2.1

10.1.3The marker should use discretion when marking this answer. rent era, I could identify with the feeling op being trapped. When my par to leave the house, I ave the house. I (as well as the other the house. (2\

10.2.2(any THREE of the following) light of a sensual dream world. This is depicted by the flickering circus lights. They lure Meisie to the darkness outside, away from the prot

10.3.1Wind contributes to reflect mood. Ther e are THREE different types of wind: melancholic/sad stat e of mind, giving from outside. her secret visit to the circus. These gusts of

10.3.2

10.4.1

10.1.1(6 marks),

10.1.3(2 marks) Application Middle order 40 12

10.1.2(4 marks),

10.2(6 marks),

10.3(2 marks) Lower order 30 10

10.3(6 marks),

10.4(4 marks) LO3 LO3 AS1 AS2 AS3

10.4.1TOTAL SECTION B: 60

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11.2(1) 11.3 (1) 11.4 (2) Application 40

11.2(2), 11.3 (2) 11.4 (2) Lower Order 30

11.1(1),11.2 (1), 11.3(1),

11.4(2) LO1 AS1 AS2

11.4[15] This question focuses mainly on LO1. In addition, LO2, AS 1 and AS3 as well as LO4 AS2 and 4 are also integrated into these questions.15

11.1The vocal indication of the ellipsis is a pause/ unfinished speech.

11.2The character will be using a rising inflec tion at the end of each sentence as they are questions so it is important to make su re the rest of the sentence does not fall ellipsis spoken slowly and distinctly tryi

11.3

11.4

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12.5.1MARKS 5-6 Good Candidate is able given to support statements. 3-4

12.1Physical theatre: creating theatre/story telling primarily through physical actions and visual form of theatre. (3\

12.2Township theatre: A vibrant, ener storytelling as a method for creating theatre . This theatre often deals with social issues. (2\

12.3The physical skills the actor requires to be part of a team like Ellis and Bheki: ination, flexibil DESCRIPTOR the physical control, co-ordination, h needed to be a successful performer. The performer must have the ability

12.4The team is able to perf orm in non-English-speaking countries because the focus of the performance is on the visual and physi en, the physical converse (4\

12.5Performing as a character in a scene. DESCRIPTOR to describe the character, his/her situation, his/her personality and feelings in detail. Specific examples are Candidate is able to describe character but lacks specific

12.5.3MARKS 3-4 Good Candidate is able to eval uate the effectiveness of the final performance for assessment happened during the final performance and can make suggestions to improve the per

12.3(2), 12.4 (1),

12.5.1(2), 12.5.2 (2)2

12.5.3(2) Application Middle order 40 12

12.1(2), 12.2 (1),

12.3(2), 12.4 (2),

12.5.1(2), 12.5.2 (2)2

12.5.3(1) comprehension Lower order 30

12.1(1), 12.2 (1)1

12.3(2), 12.4 (1)1

12.5.1(2), 12.5.2 (1)1

12.5.3

12.5.2DESCRIPTOR performer(s\ene performed made use of the stage given to position on stage, where the actors were relative to each other. Any reasons as to why these positions we re suitable are brief or (5\

12.1marks

12.2marks

12.3marks

12.4marks

12.5.2marks

12.5.3marks [30]30

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13.1.(4) Application Middle order 40

13.1.(6) Lower order 30

13.1.(5) LO AS1 AS2 AS3 AS4

13.15 marks 5 marks 5 marks [15] Dramatic Arts 42 DoE/November 200915

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13.2(4) Application Middle order 40

13.2. (6), Lower order 30

13.2.(5), LO4 AS1 AS2 AS3 AS4

13.215

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13.3.(4) Application Middle order 40

13.3.(5) Lower order 30

13.3.(6) LO AS1 AS2 AS3

13.35 marks 6 marks 4 marks [15] addition LO2, AS1, AS2 and AS3 are also integrated into these questions.15

Topics Identified

ActingDirectingPlaywritingTheatre History

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 14 + 30 + 15 + 15 + 30 + 15 + 15 + 15 = 419 marks

Per-question sum282 marks

Paper information

SubjectDramatic Arts

Year2009

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages46

Downloads2

Examination context

Decade2000s

Years ago17y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayThursday

Exam periodNovember 2009

Days since exam6,197

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