English HL P3 memo

November 2021 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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1.1My stumbling blocks became my stepping stones Responses could include circumstances/challenges that the narrator had overc me

1.2If I were not African, I wonder whether it would be clear to me that Africa is a place where the people do not need limp gifts of fish but sturdy fishing rods and fair access to the pond. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

1.3There is no place for traditional values in modern society Candidates could argue for or against the motion Candidates could also present a mixed response. [50] 1.50

1.5A mask a mistake hilarious! Candidates should recount a humorous story/anecdote, relating to mask. Credit literal/figurative interpretations of the topic.

1.6.1Child and cat Credit literal, figurative and/or mixed responses. [50]50

1.6.2Robot and human hand Credit literal, figurative and/or mixed responses. [50]50

1.6.3The Car Credit literal, figurative and/or mixed responses. [50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 English Home Language/P3 DBE/November 2021 NSC50

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2.2MAGAZINE ARTICLE The candidate should appeal to the reader s patriotism and dispel the notion that emigrating is a solution. Format: headline is essential; by line is optional

2.5LETTER TO THE PRESS The candidate should present his/her views on beauty pageants. Format: own address, date, addressee, subject line, salutation and signing off [25] TOTAL SECTION B:25

2.1FORMAL SPEECH The speech could be inspirational/motivational and/or galvanise public support/provide updates. Register should be appropriate.

2.3MAIL The candidate must motivate the organisation s suitability to be a beneficiary

2.4DIALOGUE The employee could acquiesce or object to the employer s request. Valid d ialogue format should be used. [25] 2.25

Language Components

Comprehension QuestionsEssay/ArgumentGrammar ExerciseCreative WritingOral/DebateVocabulary

Topics Identified

ComprehensionLanguage in ContextEssay WritingGrammarCreative WritingOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 525 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2021

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 3

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages9

Downloads7

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago5y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayFriday

Exam periodNovember 2021

Days since exam1,817

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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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