English SAL P2 memo

Feb-March 2014 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

Memo 2014 Grade 12 English - SAL English Hub →

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1.1The kind of music that rocks my world Descriptive essay andidate may mention the following among others the type of music they

1.2Friendship has taught me so much. Write a story that contains these words. Narrative essay Candidates may mention the following, among others the kinds of experienc

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1.4I will never forget that experience at my school. Narrative essay Candidates may mention the following, among others what the experience was where, when and why it happened why the experience was so me

1.5Interpretation of pictures. Candidates should provide a suitable title Candidates may in terpret the pictures in any way The interpretation should be linked directly to the pictures.

1.5Candidates may mention the following, ong others the importance of family the responsibilities of parents spending quality time together creating happy memories.

1.5Candidates may mention the following, among others giving to the poor employment/poverty/homelessness compassion iness/disconnectedness.

1.5.3Candidates may mention the following, among others old mode of transport ost effective mode of transport life in rural areas the abuse of animals.

1.5.4Candidates may mention the following, among others appreciating the beau ty of nature tourism looking into the future eace and tranquility.

2.1INFORMAL LETTER The letter should be addressed to a friend The letter should be written in paragraphs. The tone and re gister of the letter should be informal. The following information may be included in the letter,

2.2DIALOGUE The following aspects of format should be included: name of each speaker colon after name of each speaker. The candidate should include

2.3REPORT The candidate should indicate: the addressee the date of the report the task they were given their

2.4FORMA L LETTER The letter should be addressed to the editor The tone and register of the letter should be formal. The letter should be written in paragraphs. The following aspects of format should be included:

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3.2POSTCARD The name and address of the parents should be provided. The candidates may mention the following, among others details of the place

3.3INSTRUCTIONS Candidates should write in point form. The following may be included, among others how often to check on the brother which and h ow much medication to give when to give the medication what to give the brother to eat and drink

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentVocabulary

Topics Identified

ComprehensionLanguage in ContextEssay WritingCreative Writing

Mark Allocation

Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 340 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2014

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish (SAL — verified from PDF)

Pages9

Downloads14

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago12y

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About English examination preparation

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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structured written responses

clear communication

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