History Memo 2 (English)

May-June 2022 — Grade 12 / Matric — History

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1.1The followin g cognitive levels were used to develop source based questions: Cognitive Levels Historical skills Weighting of questions

1.2The information below indicates how source based questions are assessed: In the marking of source based questi ons, credit needs to be given to any

1.3Assessment procedures for source based questions Use a tick ( \or each correct answer. Pay attention to the mark scheme e.g. (2 x 2\ which translates to two reasons

2.1The essay questions require candidates to: Be able to structure their argument in a logical and coherent mann er. They need to select, organise and connect the relevant information so that they are able to

2.2Marking of essay questions Candidates may have any other relevant introduction and/or conclusion than those included in a specific essay marking guideline for a specific essay.

2.3Global assessment of the essay The essay will be assessed holistically (globally\This approach requires the teacher to assess the essay as a whole, rather than assessing the main points of the essay separately. This approach encourages the learner to write an original

2.4Ass essment procedures of the essay

2.4.1Keep the synopsis in mind when assessing the essay.

2.4.2During the reading of the essay, ticks need to be awarded for a relevant introduction (which is indicated by a bullet in the marking guideline\the main aspe cts/body of the essay that sustains/defends the line of argument

2.4.3Keep the PEEL structure in mind when assessing an essay. Point: The candidate introduces the essay by taking a line of argument/making a major point.

2.4The following symbols MUST be used when assessing an essay Introduction, main aspects and conclusion not properly contextualised Wrong statement

2.5The matrix

2.5.1Use of the matrix in the marking of essays In the marking of essays, the criteria as provided in the matrix should be used. When assessing the essay note bo th the content and presentation. At the point of

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1.1.1[Extraction of evidence from Source 1A L1] ricamer parliament (1 x 2 (2

1.1.2Definition of a term from Source 1A L1] A g eneral vote by the electorate on a single political question which has

1.1.3Interpretation of evidence fr om Source 1A The majority of white South Africans supported PW measures

1.1Interpretation of evidence from Source 1A L2] The new constitution was still based on racial segregation/apartheid policy The black Sout h Africans were not viewed by the South African

1.2.1[Extraction of evidence from Source 1B L1] today, is a culmination (conclusion\ of seven 1 x 2\ (2\

1.2[Extraction of evidence from Source 1B L1] Differences of: (any x 1\

1.2[Interpretation of evidence from Source 1B L2] The UDF: regarded all organisations that came together as peaceful and working against an oppressive apartheid system that had to be destroyed call

1.2[Determining the reliability of evidence from Source L3] The source is RELIABLE because:

1.3.1[Extraction of evidence from Source 1C L1] Boycott action against election Stay away

1.3.2[Interpretation of evidence from Source 1 L2] It implied the majority call for full political rights for all South Africans

1.3.3Explanation of a concept from Source 1C L2] The situation in which the South Afri can government suspended general laws of the country and passed policies that would normally not be

1.3[Extraction of evidence from Source 1C L1] Calling a series of states of emergency A large number of people was arrested Several key UDF members were murdered Leadership of the UDF was restricted any

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4.1[Interpretation of evidence in Sources 1 L2] To show: oppressive measures the state took to weaken the UDF so that it could

4.2Extraction of evidence from Source 1D Detentions (UDF leaders detained\ (Meetings in 22 areas banned\

1.5[Comparison of evidence in Sources 1C and 1D to determine how they support each other L3] Both sources refer to oppressive measures the state took against the UDF

1.6[Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis from relevant sources L3] Candidates could inc lude the following aspects in their response In 1983 the UDF was established as a response to Koornhoff Bills and

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2.1.1[Extraction of evidence from Source 2A L1] to fight for the rights of the people trying to help better the living situations of the masses (3 x 1\ (3\

2.1.2Extraction of evidence from Source 2A rallying

2.1Definition of historical concept from Source 2A L1] Policy/system of separating races in South Africa/

2.1[Interpretation of evidence from Source 2A L2] o weaken PEBCO as an organi ation

2.2.1Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B L2 It was a newsworthy event at the time because the PEBCO THREE were well known, infl

2.2.2[Interpretation of evidence from Source 2B L2] Re latives: wanted to know the truth about the disappearance

2.42. [Extraction of evidence from Source 2 L1] mala fides (being deceitful\

2.4[Determining the usefulness of evidence from Source 2 L3] The source is USEFUL because It is a

2.52. .1 Explanation of term from Source 2D

2.6[Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources L3] Candidates could include the following aspects in th eir response. Famil ies approached the TRC to find out the truth about the

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3.1.1[Definition of a historical concept in Source 3A L1] Globalisation describes the way in which people, goods, money and ideas are moved around the world faster and cheaper than ever before. This is largely due to better transport, c

3.1.2[Extraction of evidence from Source 3A L1] (1 x 1\ (1\

3.1.3[Interpretation of evidence from Source 3 L2] People cross borders by air, road and sea which make the transmission of diseases easier because of physical contact between people People cross borders more frequently which means that if a person is

3.1.4[Extraction of evidence from Source 3A L1] movement (1 x 1\ (1\

3.2.1[Extraction of evidence from Source 3B L1] to contain a Covid 19 outbreak that has so far infected 61 and any

3.2.2[Extraction of evidence from Source 3B L1] to testing any 3 x 1\ (3\ History/P2

3.2.3Explanation of a term from Source 3B A state, period or place of isolation in which

3.2[Interpretation of information from Source 3B L2] Be cause: ll South Africans were under lockdown regulations and therefore could not venture outside to work to earn an income

3.3[Extraction of evidence from Source 3C L1] (any x 1\

3.3[Extraction of evidence from Source 3C L1] (IMF\ (2 x 1\ (2\

3.3Interpretation of info rmation from Source 3C L2] The opposition parties reacted favourably to t he spending plan because

3.4.1[Interpretation of information from Source 3D L2] The emergency measures are portrayed as an umbrella to protect South African against Covid 19 The government took responsibility to implement the emergency measures

3.4.2[Interpretation of information from Source 3D L2] Covid 19 is portrayed as a stor m and the government is putting emergency measures in place to protect South Africans The protection against Covid

3.4.3[Determining the limitati ons of evidence from Source 3D L3] The source is LIMITED because: It is the view of the cartoonist portraying Covid 19 as too big a problem for South Africa

3.5Comparison of Sources 3C and 3 to ascertain their differences L3] Source 3C indicates that opposition parties reacted favourably to the economic measures in response to the Covid

3.6Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources L3] President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster to contai the Covid 19 outbreak (Source 3B\ The South African

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Topics Identified

Source AnalysisEssay WritingCold WarApartheidIndependenceDemocracy

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 300 marks

Paper information

SubjectHistory

Year2022

SessionMay-June

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages25

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago4y

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