English HL P3 memo

Feb-March 2014 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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Q1— Section header —

1.1Listening attentively made all the difference Focus on the importance of listening attentively [50]50

1.2The kindness of strangers The idea of kindness The impact strangers have on our lives [50]50

1.3A life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. (George Bernard Shaw\ Candidates must focus on both parts of the topic. [50]50

1.4Vanities 50] 1.5 Peace is accomplished in the boardroom not on the battlefield. Peace through negotiation is preferable to violence. Could be interpreted factually or philosophically. [50] The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without50

1.7.1Boys jumping Credit literal/figurative/mixed interpretations. [50]50

1.7.2Pen in Butterfly book Focus must be on the pen and butterfly book /fairy tal e/surreal imagery. [50] TOTAL SECTION A:50

Q2— Section header —

2.1NEWSPAPER ARTICLE Opposing views should be included. Could be subjective. Format: headline , by line. [30]30

2.2OBITUARY Must show an understanding of an obituary as opposed to a eulogy. Details of the person s life must be clear: e.g. his/her impact on the lives of others. Tone must be appropriate: generally formal

2.3INTERVIEW Candidates should provide the context of the interview. Valid interview /dialogue format [30]30

Q3— Section header —

3.1ADVERTISEMENT Sufficient details to be given to promote the product/event/idea/service. Must convince the target audience [20]20

3.2DIARY ENTRY Focus on extrication from an awkward situation. Mark only the FIRST diary entry, and strike off the others. Format: d ate [20]20

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentGrammar ExerciseCreative WritingVocabulary

Topics Identified

ComprehensionLanguage in ContextEssay WritingGrammarCreative Writing

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 530 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2014

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 3

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages10

Downloads10

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago12y

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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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