Consumer Studies Memo 1 (English)

May-June 2026 — Grade 12 / Matric — Consumer Studies

Memo 2026 Grade 12 English

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2.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the t itle of the play Award full marks for: One well explained statement OR Two separate thoughts/ideas The following is a guide:

2.3Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how physical and/or vocal characterisation is used to portray ONE ordinary South African character

2.5.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of what happens in the scene selected Award full marks for: Four separate thoughts/ideas The following is a guide: A scene in

2.5Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge understanding of how humour is created in the scene that the candidate selected. Award full marks for: Two well explained statements Four separate thoughts/ideas

2.5Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and analysis of how the cruelty of apartheid is highlighted in the scene. Award full marks for: Three well analysed statements

2.6Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking. Markers accept relevant answers which cuss why Woza Albert! might

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3.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the title of the play Award full marks for: One well explained statement

3.2Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding, analysis and application of the process used by Junction Avenue Theatre Company to workshop Sophiatown. The following is a guide:

3.3Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of suitable costumes for any THREE characters mentioned in lines Award full marks for: One well motivated statement

3.4Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how the lives of the residents change when Ruth

3.5.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the dramatic action of the final scene Award full marks for: Two well described statements OR

3.5.2Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and analysis of how lighting and/or sound increase the dramatic effect in the final scene. Award full marks for: Two well motivated statements OR

3.5Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and analysis of the lives of TWO residents of Mamariti Diamond Shebeen changed after the forced removals Award full marks for:

3.6Refer to the notes below and ANNEXURE A to inform your marking. Markers accept relevant answers that display knowledge, understanding analysis and evaluation of how the play blends humour, music and painful

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4.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of why the title of the play is appropriate Award full marks for: Two well

4.2Markers accept answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of suitable costumes for Jakes and Tiemie Award full marks for: Two well motivated statements OR Four separate thoughts/ideas

4.5Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge understanding and analysis of the relationship between Tiemie and Jak es. Award full marks for: One well explained statement

4.5.2Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and analysis of the relationship between Tiemie and Jakes and how this leads to tragic consequences. Award full marks for: Two well

4.6Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and analysis of the effect that the final tragic scene of the play might have on the audience Award full marks for: Three

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5.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge of the genre the play. Award full marks for ONE correct answer. The genre is: Realism in the Theatre / Realism Realistic

5.2Markers accept relevant answers which identify knowledge understanding of the struggles that each character has and

5.3Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and an analysis of how the play gives a voice and expression to ordinary South Africans. Award full marks for: Two well explained statements OR

5.4Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and analysis of Sipho memories of the past and how he imagines a better future for himself. Award full marks for: Three

5.5Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding, analysis application of how the idea of freedom in Nothing ut The Truth

5.6.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of how the candidate might stage Nothing the Truth on the truck stage, to create a suitable environment for the play

5.6.2Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the challenges that actors might have when performing on this stage

5.6.3Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding, analysis and creativity in their choice of a slogan Award full marks for: An appropriate slogan The following is a guide: Their choice of a slogan:

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6.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge of the genre the play. Award full marks for ONE correct answer. The genre is: Realism in the Theatre /Realism

6.2Markers accept relevant answers which identify knowledge, understanding and analysis of the struggles that each character has and experiences in the play.

6.3Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and an analysis of how the play gives a voice and expression to ordinary South Africans. Award full marks for: Two well explained

6.4Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and analysis of Johan s memories of the past and how he imagines a better future for himself. Award full marks for: Three well

6.5Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding, analysis, application and evaluation of how the idea of freedom in Groundswell might influence the candidate s life in South Africa

6.6.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of how the candidate might stage Groundswell on the truck stage, to create a suitable environment for the play

6.6.2Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and analysis of the challenges that actors might have when performing on this stage Award full marks for:

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7.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge of the genre the play. Award full marks for ONE correct answer. The genre is: Magical Realism (2\

7.2Markers accept relevant answers which identify knowledge, understanding and analysis of the struggles that each female character experiences in the

7.3Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and an analysis of how the play gives a voice and expression to ordinary South Africans. Award full marks for: Two well explained

7.4Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and analysis of Meisie s memories of the past and how she imagines a better future. Award full marks for: Two well motivated statements OR

7.5Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding, analysis, application and evaluation of how the idea of freedom in Missing might influence the candidate s life in South Africa.

7.6.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of how the candidate might stage Missing on the truck stage, to create a suitable environment for the play Award full marks for:

7.6.2Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and analysis of the challenges that actors might have when performing on this stage Award full marks for:

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8.1Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Poor Theatre as a new form of theatre in the 20 century. This answer should take the form of notes. Award full marks for:

8.2Markers accept creative answers which demonstrate and understand a suitable title for the Theatre in Education play Award full marks for: Two marks for the title AND Two marks for the motivation The following is a guide:

8.8Markers accept relevant answers which demonstrate knowledge, understanding, analysis and application of the experience of how the practical work helped the creation and perform ance of the play Award full marks for

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 = 240 marks

Paper information

SubjectConsumer Studies

Year2026

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages42

Downloads8

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