ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
PAPER 3
GRADE 12
AMENDED SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMS
PAST PAPERS AND MEMOS
MAY/JUNE 2018

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 
These marking guidelines must be used together with the attached English FAL  assessment rubrics for SECTIONS A, B and C. 

SECTION A: ESSAY 
QUESTION 1 

Instructions to Markers: 

• Candidates are required to write on ONE topic only. 
• The ideas listed below the topics are only some ways in which the topic could be  interpreted. 
• Full credit must be given for the candidate's own interpretation. 
• Marking must be objective. Give credit for relevant ideas.  
• Use the 50-mark assessment rubric to mark the essays. The texts produced by  candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria as set out in the  assessment rubric: 
  • Content and planning (30 marks)
  • Language, style and editing (15 marks)
  • Structure (5 marks) 

NOTE: 

• Adhere to the length of 250–300 words as prescribed in the CAPS document.  However, should the maximum word count be reached mid-sentence, read to  the end of the sentence.
• No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes  penalties. 

MEMORANDUM 

1.1 This is my journey. 
Narrative/Reflective/Descriptive 

• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an ending that  captures the reader's attention. 
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings  the writer has experienced. 
• If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, using as  many senses as possible to make the description clear. 

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which includes elements of more  than one type of essay. [50]

1.2 The gathering storm 
Descriptive /Narrative/Reflective 

• If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, using as  many senses as possible to make the description clear. 
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an ending that  captures the reader's attention. 
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings  the writer has experienced. 

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which includes elements of more  than one type of essay. [50] 

1.3 Write an essay that includes the following words: 
'Slow down!' 
Narrative/Reflective/Descriptive 

• The candidate should provide a suitable title. 
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an ending that  captures the reader's attention. 
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings  the writer has experienced. 
• If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, using as  many senses as possible to make the description clear. 

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which includes elements of more  than one type of essay. [50] 

1.4 Our appearance is unimportant. It is who we are on the inside that really  matters. 
Discursive/Argumentative/Reflective 

• If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and  clearly presented in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting  evidence for his/her arguments. The candidate may come to a particular  conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include  recommendations. 
• If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint  for or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments to  support and substantiate his/her view. The conclusion should be a strong,  clear and convincing statement of the writer's opinion. 
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings the  writer has experienced. 

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which includes elements of more   than one type of essay. [50]

1.5 Caring for the environment is everyone's responsibility. 
Argumentative/Discursive/Reflective 

• If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint  for or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments to  support and substantiate his/her view. The conclusion should be a strong,  clear and convincing statement of the writer's opinion. 
• If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and  clearly presented in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting  evidence for his/her arguments. The candidate may come to a particular  conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include  recommendations. 
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings the  writer has experienced. 

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which includes elements of more  than one type of essay. [50] 

1.6 'One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world'− Malala Yousafzai 
Discursive/Argumentative/Reflective/Narrative/Descriptive 

• If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and  clearly presented in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting  evidence for his/her arguments. The candidate may come to a particular  conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include  recommendations. 
• If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint  for or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments to  support and substantiate his/her view. The conclusion should be a strong,  clear and convincing statement of the writer's opinion. 
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings the  writer has experienced. 
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line. This topic lends itself  to the possibility of being written in both the past tense and the present  tense. The essay must have an ending that captures the reader's  attention.  
• If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, using as  many senses as possible to make the description clear. 

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which includes elements of more   than one type of essay. [50]

1.7 Interpretation of pictures 
The candidate  

• should give the essay a suitable title. 
• may interpret the pictures in any way as long as they are relevant to the  picture. 
• may choose to write any type of essay, provided it is in direct relation to  the picture chosen. 
• may write in any appropriate tense. 

1.7.1 Picture: Man and light bulb 

• Literal interpretation:
  • saving electricity
  • invention of the light bulb
  • light.
• Figurative interpretation:
  • creativity
  • ideas
  • a moment when an idea suddenly comes to mind. [50] 

1.7.2 Picture: City buildings 

• Literal interpretation:
  • architecture
  • transport
  • urban/city life. 
• Figurative interpretation: 
  • overpopulation
  • rat race 
  • economy 
  • modern society. [50] 

TOTAL SECTION A: 50

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT 
QUESTION 2 
Instructions to Markers: 

• Candidates are required to answer ONE question. 
• Marking must be objective. Give credit for relevant ideas. 
• Use the 30-mark assessment rubric to mark the responses in this section. The  texts produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following  criteria as set out in the assessment rubric: 
  • Content, planning and format (18 marks)
  • Language, style and editing (12 marks) 

NOTE: 

• Adhere to the length of 120–150 words as prescribed in the CAPS document.  However, should the maximum word count be reached mid-sentence, read to  the end of the sentence.
• No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties.

2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER 
A letter to thank a friend. 

• The following aspects of format must be included:
  • Address of sender
  • Date
  • Greeting/Salutation
  • Suitable ending
• The tone and register of the letter should be friendly and informal. 
• The candidate must express his/her gratitude. [30]

2.2 OBITUARY 
An obituary of a loyal staff member. 

• The following aspects of format must be included:
  • Full name of the deceased
  • Date of birth
  • Date of death
  • Birthplace
  • Where the person was living at the time of death
  • Key survivors 
  • Date, time and place of funeral
• A tribute must be paid to the deceased highlighting his/her loyalty as a  staff member. 
• The tone must be formal. [30]

2.3 FORMAL REPORT 
Report to police about a stolen cellphone. 

• The report must 
  • have a subject line.
  • be addressed to the investigating police officer.
  • clearly indicate who the sender is. 
  • make reference to the cellphone having been stolen from the  writer's pocket. 
  • have logically arranged details.
• The tone of the report must be formal and polite. [30]

2.4 FORMAL SPEECH 
Speech by the chairperson of a local sports club, motivating members to  support the fundraising events.  

• The speech should begin with a suitable salutation/greeting. 
• The tone and register should be appropriate for the audience. 
• The speech must include the following: 
  • Purpose.
  • Audience. 
• The introduction must attract attention. 
• Points must be well developed. 
• A suitable conclusion must be included. [30]

TOTAL SECTION B: 30

SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT 
QUESTION 3 
Instructions to Markers: 

• Candidates are required to answer ONE question. 
• Marking must be objective. Give credit for relevant ideas. 
• Use the 20-mark assessment rubric to mark the responses in this section. The texts produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria  as set out in the attached rubric: 
  • Content, planning and format (12 marks)
  • Language, style and editing (8 marks) 

NOTE: 

• Adhere to the length of 80–100 words as prescribed in the CAPS document.  However, should the maximum word count be reached mid-sentence, read to  the end of the sentence.
• No additional penalties may be imposed as any deviations are addressed by the rubric. 

3.1 INVITATION CARD 
Invitation to nephew's/niece's first birthday party. 

• The following aspects of format must be included:
  • Type of function should be clear.
  • Date, venue and time.
• Language should be suited to the context. 
• Full sentences are not necessary. 

NOTE: Do not award marks for illustrations or drawings. [20]

3.2 DIARY ENTRIES 
The candidate's feelings BEFORE and AFTER going for his/her driving test. 

• There MUST be TWO diary entries with two different dates/times. 
• The entries should express the candidate's feelings before and after the  test. 
• The diary entries should be written in the first person. 
• The language should be simple and informal.  
• The tone must reflect emotions suited to the topic. [20]

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS 
How to save water. 
The instructions 

• may be in point or paragraph form. 
• must be in a logical sequence. 
• should say how water should be saved. 

NOTE: Do not award marks for illustrations or drawings. [20] 

TOTAL SECTION C: 20
GRAND TOTAL: 100

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR ESSAY – FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [50 MARKS]

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT – FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [30 MARKS]

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT – FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [20 MARKS]