Dance studies Memo 1 (English)

November 2023 — Grade 12 / Matric — Dance studies

Memo 2023 Grade 12 English

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1.2Defining Identifying Exp laining Discussing Substantiating 1 mark 3 marks 4 marks

1.1Strains 1. Read for understanding 2. Recall

1.2Technique related causes linked to a hip strain 1. Read for understanding 2. Select appropriate causes 3. Substantiate with examples

1.3Immediate and long term treatment linked to a hip strain 1. Read for understanding 2. Recall

1.4Consequences of injuries 1. Read for understa nding 2. Recall 3. Discuss why the statement is true

1.1DEFINING A STRAIN Expected response: Overstretching/pulling or tearing of a muscle or tendon (1\

1.2IDENTIFYING CAUSES NOTE: Candidates must identify and substantiate THREE technique relate causes specific to a hip strain Candidates should be awarded ONE mark for identifying a technique related cause of a strain and ONE mark for an example

1.3EXPLAINING IMMEDIATE AND LONG TERM TREATMENT NOTE: Answers must relate to a hip strain Do not award marks for identifying only, candidates must explain the

1.4DISCUSSING TRUTH OF STATEMENT NOTE: Candidates must discuss the consequences of danc ing with an injury. Do not award marks for identifying/listing Candidates may provide a wide variety of examples or ideas and

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2.3Listing Providing Explaining Evaluating Analysing 5 marks 1 mark 2 marks 5 marks

2.1Safe stretching 1. Recall

2.2.1Cardiovascular/cardiorespiratory endurance 1. Recall

2.2.2Cardiovascular/cardiorespiratory endurance and injury prevention 1. Recall 2. Apply understanding of c ardiovascular/ cardiorespirator y endurance linked to injury

2.2.3Cardiovascular/cardiorespiratory endurance and dance technique class 1. Recall 2. Identify elements that may or may not develop cardiovascular/cardiorespiratory endurance 3.

2.3Components of fitness 1. Recall 2. Analyse the image 3. Selecting appropriate components of fitness relating to the image 4.

2.1LISTING SAFE STRETCHING TIPS NOTE: If more than FIVE tips are provided, mark the first FIVE only Expected responses: Breathing Duration Physical limitations Consistency

2.2.1DEFINING CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE Expected response: The ability of the heart and lungs to pump oxygen rich blood to the muscles for long periods of time without tiring. (1\

2.2.2EXPLAINING HOW CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE PREVENTS INJURY NOTE: Answers on cardiovascular/cardiorespiratory endurance not linked to injury prevention should not be awar ded a mark

2.2.3EVALUATING WHETHER OR NOT SCHOOL DANCE CLASSES DEVELOP CARDIOVASCULAR/CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE NOTE: Candidates may provide a wide variety of examples or ideas and responses may not be found in the textbook

2.3ANALYSING THE IMAGE NOTE: Answers must relate to the image Candidates may provide a wide variety of examples or ideas Ca ndidates may answer on one or more components of fitness

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3.2Indicating Evaluating 4 marks 6 marks CONTENT TO BE ASSESSED THINKING PROCESS Steps candidates must go through in order to answer

3.1Nutrition, hydration and relaxation techniques 1. Recall

3.2Dance stereotypes/mental health/physical health/dance technique/genres 1. Read for understanding 2. Recall 3. Apply understanding of suggestions in the headline and

3.1INDICATING TRUE OR FALSE Expected responses:

3.1.4False True True False (1\ (1\ (1\ (1\

3.2EVALUATING THE INFLUENCE OF THE HEADLINE IN CURRENT TIMES NOTE: Candidates may provide a wide variety of responses and some responses may not be fo und in the text book Read the entire answer before awarding marks

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4.3Listing Elaborating Discussing OR Discu ssing 5 marks 5 marks 5 marks

4.1.1Values and attitudes in a practical dance examination 1. Recall 2. Apply to practical examination

4.1.2Values and at titudes in a practical dance examination 1. Refer to 4.1.1 values and attitudes listed 2. Understand the benefits of the values and attitudes 3. Apply to practical dance examination

4.2Attention to detail Dance technique 1. Recall 2. Understand how the TWO concepts a re linked 3. Understand how attention to detail contributes to

4.3Personalisation Dance performance 1. Recall 2. Understand how the TWO concepts are linked 3. Understand how personalisation contributes to performance

4.1.1LISTING VALU ES AND /OR ATTITUDES FOR DANCE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION NOTE: Read the candidates responses in 4.1.2 in conjunction with

4.1.1f the candidate provides a sufficient e laborat ion on the value and/or attitudes in 4.1.2 award the marks

4.1.1Expect ed responses: Punctuality Commitment Discipline/self discipline Regular attendance Applying corrections

4.1.2ELABORATING ON HOW VALUES AND /OR ATTITUDES ASSIST IN PREPARING FOR A DANCE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION NOTE: Do not award a mark for defining values and/or att itudes

4.1.1Candidates must elaborate on how the values and/or attitudes assisted in preparing for a dance practical examination Candidate may provide a wide variety of responses Expec ted responses:

4.2DISCUSSING HOW A TTENTION TO DETAIL CONTRIBUTES TO DANCE TECHNIQUE NOTE: Candidates may provide a wide variety of examples or ideas and responses may not be found in the textbook Expected responses: Posture and alignment

4.3DISCUSSING HOW PERSONALISATION OF A DANCE CONTRIBUTES T GOOD PERFORMANCE NOTE: Candidates may provide a wide variety of examples or ideas and responses may not be found in the textbook Expected responses:

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5.2.1

5.2.2Choosing Explaining Developing 5 marks 8 marks 12 marks CONTENT TO BE ASSESSED THINKING PROCESS

5.1Dance terminolog 1. Recall 2. Choose the appropriate terminology

5.2.1 Dance elements and choreographic structures 1. Recall 2. Reflect on the appropriate dance elements and/or choreographic structures used 3.

5.2.2PAT process and plan ning 1. Reflect on PAT process 2. Select and organise the diagram logically 3. Motivate the selection

5.1CHOOSING DANCE TERMINOLOGY Expected responses:

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5.2NAMING THE CHOREOGRAPHY PAT THEME NOTE: No marks to be awarded for naming the PAT theme Expected responses: Afrofuturism Proudly South African Every Day is Earth Day Time for Truth

5.2.1EXPLAINING HOW DANCE ELEMENTS AND CHORE OGRAPHIC STRUCTURES COMMUNICATE THEME/INTENT Expected responses: Possible areas relating to dance elements and choreographic structures Time

5.2.2DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR CHOREOGRAPHY NOTE: Read the entire a nswer before awarding marks Candidate may provide a wide variety of responses

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6.5Identifying Describing Discussing Identifying and motivating OR Identifying and

6.1Principles and characteristics of dance major 1. Recall

6.2Functions of dance 1. Recall 2. Discuss the value of dance in community/society

6.3Dance Careers 1. Recall

6.4Visual literacy and symbolism 1. Recall 2. Reflect on how symbol ism is used 3. Explain

6.5Visual literacy and symbolism 1. Recall 2. Reflect on how symbolism is used 3. Explain identified

6.1IDENTIFYING SIX PRINCIPLES AND/OR CHARACTERISTICS OF DANCE MAJOR NOTE: No marks to be awarded for naming the dance major Candidates must identify SIX principles and/or characteristics of the dance major. If more are provided, mark the first SIX only

6.2DISCUSSING THE VALUE OF DANC E IN COMMUNITY/SOCIETY NOTE: Do not award marks for definitions Candidates must discuss how the functions of dance are valuable in community/society Expected responses:

6.3DESCRIBING ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A STAGE MANAGER Expected responses: Areas to be described: Leadership skills Time management skills Planning Communication Problem solving skills Any other relevant answe

6.4IDENTIFYING AND MOTIVATING SYMBOLISM IN THE IMAGE NOTE Read the entire answer before awarding marks Candidates may answer

6.5IDENTIFYING AND MOTIVATING SYMBOLISM IN THE IMAGE NOTE Read the entire answer before awarding marks Candidates may an swer in a variety of ways

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Topics Identified

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Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections15 + 20 + 10 + 15 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 15 = 150 marks

Paper information

SubjectDance studies

Year2023

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages29

Downloads2

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago3y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySunday

Exam periodNovember 2023

Days since exam1,084

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