English First Additional Language 2016: English FAL P3 memo

Common 2016 — Grade 12 / Matric — English First Additional Language

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🎯 100 marks 📄 10 pages 📝 18 items found 📚 5 topics 📖 4 language components

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1.1There was a knock on the door. Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective The following must be considered: If narrative, a strong story line must be evident in which a series of events leads to an outcome. There must be a logical sequence

1.2Flowers Descriptive/Narrative/Reflective The following must be considered: If descriptive, there must be a vivid literal or figurative description of flowers. The candidate should create a picture in words using

1.3My moment of fame Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective The following must be considered: If narrative, a strong story line must be evident in which a series of events leads to the moment of fame. There must be a logical

1.4After the storm Descriptive/ arrative/Reflective The following must be considered: If descriptive, there must be a vivid literal or figurative description of the storm and the period thereafter. The candidate should create

1.5Cellphones should be used in classrooms to promote better teaching and learning. Do you agree Argumentative/Discursive The following must be considered: If argumentative, the essay must offer one distinct opinion; therefore

1.6Peer pressure influences the choices teenagers make. Discuss. Discursive/Argumentative The following must be considered: If discursive, a balanced view of both sides of the statement must be reflected. Opposing views must be presented

1.7Interpretation of pictures The candidate may interpret the pictures in any way. The interpretation should be linked to the pictures. The candidate should give the essay a suitable title. The candidate may write in

1.7.1Literal interpretation e.g. light/lighting/electricity/littering etc. Abstract interpretation e.g. enlightenment/hope/intelligence etc. [50]50

1.7.2Literal interpretations e.g. memories/reflections/mementos/ relationships etc. Abstract interpretation e.g. protection/innocence/care etc. [50] TOTAL SECTION A:50

Q2— Section header —

2.1FRIENDLY LETTER Acceptable variations of the format must be allowed. The letter should be addressed to a friend. The tone and register of the letter should be informal. The following aspects of format should be included:

2.2MAGAZINE ARTICLE The article should inform, educate and enlighten learners on the problem of littering and how to keep the school environment clean. The heading must

2.3FORMAL REPORT The report must have: A topic A recipient A sender A context An account of the events that took place The

2.4DIALOGUE A conversation between a parent and a child The tone may be formal or informal. The following aspects of the dialogue format must be included: A brief scenario (context\ must be sketched before the speakers start

Q3— Section header —

3.1POSTER The following information should be included o n the poster, among others An attractive and interesting heading Sufficient details of the talent show (e.g. date, venue, time

3.2DIARY ENTRIES There should be TWO entries. Each entry must bear a date. The tone must be personal and should reflect suitable emotions. The diary entries should be written in the first person. The language should be simple and to the point.

3.3MAIL The following information should be included in the e mail, among others ecipient s email address CC address if applicable ubject line

Language Components

Comprehension QuestionsEssay/ArgumentGrammar ExerciseVocabulary

Topics Identified

ComprehensionLanguage in ContextEssay WritingGrammarCreative Writing

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 580 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish First Additional Language

Year2016

SessionCommon

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 3

LanguageEnglish (FAL — verified from PDF)

Pages10

Downloads2

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago10y

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About English First Additional Language 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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reading and comprehension

language accuracy

interpretation

structured written responses

clear communication

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