Dramatic Arts Memo 1 (English)

Feb-March 2015 — Grade 12 / Matric — Dramatic Arts

Memo 2015 Grade 12 English

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2.1Markers Use discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Mark globally. Accept two well

2.4Markers se discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Mark globally. Vocally Volume:

2.5Markers se discretion when marking. Accept two points that are well substantiated. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Discrimination

2.6Markers se discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Mark globally. The car represents potential employ ment f

2.7Markers se discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers . Mark globally. Accept ONE gesture and ONE movement explained fully.

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3.1.1Markers Use discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Mark globally. Candidates may choose any three

3.1.2Markers Use discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers All th e characters

3.1.3Markers Use discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Initially lovin

3.2.1Markers: Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers. The bath is an unusual item because the house is not built to accommodate a bath tub and a bath tub

3.2.2It was used for brewing Mamariti s beer. (2\

3.2.3They should point to the bath to focus the audience s attention on it. They are pointing at Lulu to make fun of her and add to the humour of the scene. The gestures are meant to mock the character in the bath because it is the

3.2.4Markers: Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers. Lulu . She is a sixteen year old girl.

3.2.5Markers Use discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Facial expression The girl

3.2Markers: Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Lulu is a schoolgirl. She represents the thousands of schoolchildren who were disillusioned with Bantu E ducation. Through her the issue of education is

3.2Markers: Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers. The play is relevant in a modern South Africa because it contains universal themes a nd issues. It also reflects the history of Sophiatown and South

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4.1.1Markers Use discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Giel jokkie feels that Giel takes

4.1.2Markers Use discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Tjokkie is the Siener

4.1Markers Use discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Accept if candidates should comment on the language of each of the characters.

4.1Markers Use discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers In this extract Tjokkie

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5.1.1Markers Allow for interpretations that are valid, appropriate and well motivated from the play text . Credit insightful ideas and concepts. Mark globally.

5.1.2Markers Allow for interpretations and techniques that are well motivated from the play text . Credit insightful ideas and concepts. Accept other valid, appropriate,

5.1.3Markers Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers that focus on analyses of voice and movement of ONE character with reference to specific lines

5.2.1Markers Accept any relevant ideas that explain this type of theatre. It is theatre that brings a previously divided society and individuals together, through subject matter, themes and messages. (2\

5.2.2Markers: Accept ANY TWO issues that are valid, appropriate and well motivated. Mark globally. The following are some issues which caused Sipho conflict and distress This list

5.2.3Markers Allow for interpretations and techniques that are valid, appropriate well motivated from the play text . Credit insightful ideas and concepts. Mark globally.

5.2.4Markers: Candidates can also relate this to their own personal experiences. The a udience empathises with the characters feelings and situation. There is an intimate actor audience relationship. The a

5.2.5Markers Allow for interpretations that are valid, appropriate and well motivated from the play text . Credit insightful ideas and concepts. Mark globally.

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6.1Markers Accept any TWO sound effects ea sounds he bell he dog barking (2\

6.2Markers Credit any valid, appropriate and well substantiated thought. The sound effects could possibly create a sense of isolation, tension, remoteness

6.3Markers Accept any other relevant sound effects. Foghorn the play is set against the backd rop of a treacherous seaside od music sic that is threatening/ominous Howling wind

6.4Markers Use discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Thami threadbare shirt

6.5They both speak each other s vernacular, indicating that they are fr iends who have been together for a while and are planning a future in business together.

6.6.1Thami is writing the letter to his wife (1\

6.6.2Markers Use discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Thami is trying to convince his wife that he already owns a working concession and is on the verge of making a lot of money.

6.6.3Markers Use discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Physically Thami

6.7Markers Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers He is supposed to be working/ polishing the table. He wants to hide the letter from Johan. (2\

6.8Markers Use discretion when marking. Accept other valid, appropriate, well substantiated answers Smith is the guest

6.9Markers: Mark globally. nswers must be well motivated with mention of specific elements of a realistic play, for example: The plot is a slice of life reflecting the lives of the characters in Garnet Lodge.

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7.1.1Costume Markers The following serves as a guide Use discretion, allow for interpretation Accept other valid, appropriate,

7.1.2Set Markers The following serves as a guide Use discretion, allow for interpretation Accept other valid,

7.1.3Sound Markers The following serves as a guide Use discretion, allow for interpretation Accept other valid, appropriate,

7.1.4Character Markers The following serves as a guide Use discretion, allow for interpretation Accept other valid, appropriate,

3.1Markers The following serves as a guide Use discretion, allow for interpretation Accept other valid, appropriate, well

3.2Markers Award ONE mark for each character Gertie She i s a spinster and listens with a deep longing for love to the story Constable is telling. She year s to be held by a man and to feel like a woman.

3.3Markers The following serves as a guide Use discretion, allow for interpretation Accept other valid, appropriate, well

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8.1Markers The following serves as a guide Use discretion, allow for interpretation Accept other valid, appropriate, well

8.2Markers The following serves as a guide Use discretion, allow for interpretation Accept other valid, appropriate, well

8.3Markers The following serves as a guide Use discretion. Accept ONE clear definition, reflecting an understanding of the term Theatre for Development

8.4Markers Use discretion and allow for interpretation Accept other valid, appropriate, well

8.5Markers: Use th e rubric on the next page discretion when marking Mark globally.

8.6Markers The following serves as a guide Use discretion Accept other valid, appropriate, well

8.7Use the rubric below to guide your marking. MARKS DESCRIPTOR Excellent Candidate has an excellent understanding of creating a production of this nature. Candidate expresses an excellent understanding of the requirements

Topics Identified

ActingDirectingPlaywriting

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 = 280 marks

Paper information

SubjectDramatic Arts

Year2015

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages25

Downloads6

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Decade2010s

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