ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE PAPER 3
GRADE 12
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
NOVEMBER 2017

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
This memorandum 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 that sentence.
• No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties.

1.1 No one knows …
Narrative/Reflective/Descriptive

• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an interesting ending. The essay is usually written in the past tense.
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings the candidate experiences/experienced.
• If descriptive, the writer should create a picture in words, trying to use as many senses as possible to make the description clear.

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than one type of essay/any other essay type.
[50]
1.2 'Alone we are smart. Together we are brilliant.' – Steven Anderson.
Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive/Narrative

• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings the candidate experiences/experienced.
• 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 analysed in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting evidence for arguments. The candidate may come to a particular conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include recommendations.
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an interesting ending. The essay is usually written in the past tense.

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than one type of essay/any other essay type.
[50]
1.3 My music, my life
Descriptive/Narrative/Reflective

• If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, trying to use as many senses as possible to make the description clear.
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an interesting ending.
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings the candidate experiences/experienced.

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than one type of essay/any other essay type.
[50]
1.4 The world in 2050
Descriptive /Reflective/ Narrative

• If descriptive, the writer should create a picture in words, referring to as many senses as possible to make the description clear.
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings the candidate experiences/experienced.
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an interesting ending.

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than one type of essay/any other essay type.
[50]
1.5 You are not a victim of circumstances; you are a product of your decisions. Do you agree?
Argumentative/Discursive

• 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 analysed in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting evidence for arguments. The candidate may come to a particular conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include recommendations.

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than one type of essay/any other essay type.
[50]
1.6 Teachers shape the future. Discuss this statement.
Discursive/Descriptive/Reflective/Narrative

• If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and clearly analysed in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting evidence for arguments. The candidate may come to a particular conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include recommendations.
• If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, referring to as many senses as possible to make the description clear.
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings the candidate experiences/experienced.
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an interesting ending.

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than one type of essay/any other essay type.
[50]
1.7 Interpretation of pictures
The candidate

• must give the essay a suitable title.
• may interpret the pictures in any way.
• may choose to write any type of essay.
• must link the interpretation to the picture.
• may write in any appropriate tense.

1.7.1 Picture: Selfie
Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive

• Literal interpretations: taking selfies; a romantic relationship; memories.
• Figurative interpretations: the effects of technology on our lives, modern life, joy.
  [50]

1.7.2 Picture: Keys
Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive

• Literal interpretations: safety; losing keys; locking/unlocking doors.
• Figurative interpretations: career choices; making decisions; education is the key to success; confusion/uncertainty.
  [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 that sentence.
• No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties.

2.1 FORMAL LETTER
Your local municipality has shown much improvement regarding service delivery.

• Allow for acceptable variations of the format (address).
• The letter should be addressed to the municipal manager.
• The tone and register of the letter should be formal.
• The letter should have an introduction, a body and a conclusion.
• The following aspects of format must be included:
• Address of sender
• Date
• Recipient: The Municipal Manager
  • Address of recipient
  • Greeting/Salutation
  • Subject line
  • Suitable ending
  • Signature
  • Name of sender
• The letter must express gratitude.
• The candidate must give details of the improvements.
  [30]

2.2 OBITUARY
A famous South African celebrity passed away recently.

• The tone must be formal.
• 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 (spouse, children) and their names
• The following aspects may be included:
  • Biographical information
  • Cause of death
  • Date, time and place of funeral
• A tribute must be paid to the deceased.
  [30]

2.3 MAGAZINE ARTICLE
An article for Teen Mag

• The article must have a suitable heading.
• Paragraphs should not be too long.
• The article must provide suggestions to the reader on how teenagers can cope with teenage life in the 21st century.
• The style should be personal, speaking directly to the reader.
• The article should be stimulating to the reader.
• The language may be formal/informal.
  [30]

2.4 SPEECH
Speech at a Grade 12 party

• The speech should be written using a suitable salutation/greeting.
• The tone and register should be appropriate for the audience.
• The speech must include the following:
  • an introduction that attracts attention
  • well-developed points
  • a conclusion.
    [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 that sentence.
• No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties.

3.1 ADVERTISEMENT
Transport service

• The advertisement should:
  • have a catchy headline to attract the attention of the reader.
  • create interest in and desire for the service.
  • have the following details: service rendered, cost involved and contact details.
  • inspire action.
• The target market should be clear.
• The language may be formal or informal but not slang or colloquial.

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

3.2 DIARY ENTRIES
The candidate's feelings before and after attending the career guidance workshop.

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

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS
Parent's instructions to study group

• The instructions may be in point or paragraph form.
• Instructions must be in a clear, logical sequence.
  [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]