English HL P3 memo

November 2017 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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🎯 100 marks 📄 9 pages 📝 10 items found 📚 6 topics 📖 6 language components

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Q1— Section header —

1.1That day, I told myself that sticks in a bundle are unbreakable. Responses should focus on teamwork/togetherness Credit response that deal with overcoming challenges. Credit literal, figurative or mixed responses.

1.2#Hashtag Current trends /popularity of #Hashtag in increasing awareness of political social personal issues

1.3I was angry with my friend; I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe; I told it not, my wrath did grow. William Blake Responses should focus on the quotation in its entirety. Responses

1.5The tapestry of my culture Candidates may describe/comment on the different facets of a particular culture. [50] NOTE: The points given below each topic in th marking guidelines serve50

Q2— Section header —

2.3FORMAL LETTER The candidate should highlight proposed solutions to the problem, viz. unreliable transport. Format: own address, date, addressee, subject line, salutation, signing off 25] TOTAL SECTION B:

2.1DIALOGUE Only two characters must be included. Stage directions may be includ Use v alid dialogue format 25] 2.2 OBITUARY

2.5LETTER TO THE EDITOR The letter should address the writer s views on the issue of violent attacks against vulnerable members of society. Format: own address, date, addressee, subject line, salutation,

2.6SPEECH Speech should oppose the demolition of the museum [25]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 = 475 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2017

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 3

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages9

Downloads5

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago9y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySunday

Exam periodNovember 2017

Days since exam3,274

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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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