ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE PAPER 3
GRADE 12
NOVEMBER 2017
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 7 and 8 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 9 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.

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 That day, I told myself that sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.

• Responses should focus on teamwork/togetherness.
• Credit responses that deal with overcoming challenges.
• Credit literal, figurative or mixed responses.
  [50]

1.2 #Hashtag

• Current trends/popularity of '#Hashtag' in increasing awareness of political/ social/personal issues may be discussed.
  [50]

1.3 'I was angry with my friend;
I told my wrath, my wrath did end.
I was angry with my foe;
I told it not, my wrath did grow.'
(William Blake)

• Responses should focus on the quotation in its entirety.
• Responses could focus on the impact of anger and forgiveness/anger and revenge.
  [50]

1.4 Tradition and transformation cannot reconcile, unless transformation becomes the new tradition.

• Candidates could argue for or against the assertion or offer a mixed perspective/response on tradition versus transformation.
  [50]

1.5 The tapestry of my culture

• Candidates may describe/comment on the different facets of a particular culture.
  [50]

1.6 NOTE: There must be a clear link between the essay and the picture chosen.
1.6.1 Figure with masks

• Credit literal, figurative or mixed responses.
  [50]

1.6.2 Woman and child

• Credit literal, figurative or mixed responses.
  [50]

1.6.3 The man and boy

• Credit literal, figurative or 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 DIALOGUE

• Only two characters must be included.
• Stage directions may be included.
• Use valid dialogue format.
  [25]

2.2 OBITUARY

• The candidate must show an understanding of an obituary.
• The focus should be on the life and legacy of the deceased.
  [25]

2.3 FORMAL LETTER

• The candidate should highlight proposed solutions to the problem, viz. unreliable transport.
• Format: own address, date, addressee, subject line, salutation, signing-off
  [25]

2.4 FILM REVIEW

• Suggested format: title, director, cast, duration, rating (accept variations)
• Should include synopsis, but must include critical commentary.
  [25]

2.5 LETTER TO THE EDITOR

• The letter should address the writer's views on the issue of violent attacks against vulnerable members of society.
• Format: own address, date, addressee, subject line, salutation, signing-off
  [25]

2.6 SPEECH

• Speech should oppose the demolition of the museum.
  [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]