ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE PAPER 3
GRADE 12
NOVEMBER 2019
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

INFORMATION FOR THE MARKER
In assessing a candidate's work, the following aspects, among others, drawn from the assessment rubric, must be borne in mind:

• The overall effect of planning, drafting, proofreading and editing of the work on the final text produced.
• Awareness of writing for a specific purpose, audience and context – as well as register, style and tone – especially in SECTION B.
• Grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Language structures, including an awareness of critical language.
• Choice of words and idiomatic language.
• Sentence construction.
• Paragraphing.
• Interpretation of the topic that will be reflected in the overall content: the introduction, the development of ideas and the conclusion.

SUGGESTED APPROACH TO MARKING
SECTION A: ESSAY
Refer to SECTION A: Rubric for Assessing an Essay found on pages 6 and 7 of these marking guidelines.

1. Read the whole piece and decide on a category for CONTENT AND PLANNING.
2. Re-read the piece and select the appropriate category for LANGUAGE, STYLE AND EDITING.
3. Re-read the piece and select the appropriate category for STRUCTURE.

SECTION B: TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS
Refer to SECTION B: Rubric for Assessing Transactional Texts found on page 8 of these marking guidelines.

1. Read the whole piece and decide on a category for CONTENT, PLANNING AND FORMAT.
2. Re-read the piece and select the appropriate category for LANGUAGE, STYLE AND EDITING.

NOTE:

• Various formats of transactional/referential/informational texts have been taught/are in current practice. This has to be considered when assessing the format.
• Give credit for appropriateness of format.
• Look for a logical approach in all writing.

NOTE:

• The points given below each topic in these marking guidelines serve only as a guide to markers.
• Allowance must be made for a candidate's own interpretation of the topic, even if it differs from the given points or a marker's own views or interpretations.

SECTION A: ESSAY
QUESTION 1
Candidates are required to write ONE essay of 400–450 words (2–2½ pages) on ONE of the given topics. Candidates may write in any genre: narrative, descriptive, reflective, discursive, argumentative, or any combination of these.
1.1 My inner landscape

• Introspection could be explored.
• Candidates could focus on personalities/true self/characters.[50]

1.2 'No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.'
[William Blake]
Candidates could include the concept of independence/initiative versus collaborative teamwork. [50]
1.3 Breaking the code of silence
Responses could focus on challenging institutionalised/self-imposed silence. [50]
1.4 'Some of you say, "Joy is greater than sorrow," and others say,
"Nay, sorrow is the greater." But I say unto you, they are inseparable. Together they come, and when one sits alone with you at your board,
remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.'
[Khalil Gibran, The Prophet]
The candidate should explore joy and sorrow as complementary conditions. [50]
1.5 Stolen glimpses
Fleeting moments/sensory experiences that evoke emotions could be explored. [50]
1.6 NOTE: There must be a clear link between the essay and the picture chosen.
1.6.1 Penguins following a man
Credit literal, figurative and mixed responses. [50]
1.6.2 Withered flowers
Credit literal, figurative and mixed responses. [50]
1.6.3 Children at play
Credit literal, figurative and mixed responses. [50]
TOTAL SECTION A: 50

SECTION B: TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS
QUESTION 2
Candidates are required to respond to TWO of the topics set. The body of each response should be 180–200 words (20–25 lines) in length. The language, register, style and tone must be appropriate to the context.
2.1 LETTER TO THE EDITOR

• The letter should address the writer's views on the issue of the paperless classroom; the movement toward increasing the use of technology in schools.
• Format: own address, date, addressee, subject line, salutation, signing off [25]

2.2 BOOK REVIEW
Suggested format: title, author, publisher, genre, rating [25]
2.3 INTERVIEW

• The interview should focus on unethical practices that negatively affect sport.
• Only two characters should be included.
• Use valid dialogue format. [25]

2.4 MAGAZINE ARTICLE

• Candidates must focus on the concept, 'Modern Day Slavery'.
• Responses could be light-hearted or serious.
• Format: Headline is essential; by-line is optional [25]

2.5 FORMAL LETTER

• The candidate must highlight his/her strengths and suitability.
• Format: own address, date, addressee, subject line, salutation, signing off [25]

2.6 SPEECH

• The speech should motivate the audience to take the necessary steps to ensure the preservation of the planet for the next generation.
• Candidates could highlight issues pertaining to global warming/pollution/ the importance of recycling/the preservation of our natural resources. [25]
  

TOTAL SECTION B: 50
GRAND TOTAL: 100

NOTE:

• Always use the rubric when marking the creative essay (Paper 3, SECTION A).
• Marks from 0–50 have been divided into FIVE major level descriptors.
• In the Content, Language and Style criteria, each of the five level descriptors is divided into an upper-level and a lower-level subcategory with the applicable mark range and descriptors.
• Structure is not affected by the upper-level and lower-level division.

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR ESSAY – HOME LANGUAGE [50 MARKS]

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR TRANSACTIONAL TEXT – HOME LANGUAGE [25 MARKS]