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

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 candidates' 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 2019
Reflective/Narrative/Descriptive

• If reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions and feelings.
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and a captivating ending.
• 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 contains elements of more than one type of essay. [50]
1.2 Finally, there was …
Narrative/Reflective/Descriptive

• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and a captivating ending.
• If reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions and feelings.
• 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 contains elements of more than one type of essay. [50]
1.3 I realise that I am responsible for my own happiness.
Reflective/Discursive/Argumentative/Descriptive/Narrative

• If reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions and feelings.
• If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and clearly analysed 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 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 a captivating ending.
• NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than one type of essay. [50]
  1.4 Good fences make good neighbours.
  Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive/Narrative
• If reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions and feelings.
• 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 his/her 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 a captivating ending.

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than one type of essay. [50]
1.5 An amazing person
Descriptive/Reflective/Narrative

• If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, using as many senses as possible to make the description clear.
• If reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions and feelings.
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and a captivating ending. [50]

1.6 'Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve'
– Dr Ntokozo Hlongwane
Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive/Descriptive/Narrative

• If reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions and feelings.
• 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 his/her 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, using as many senses as possible to make the description clear.
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and a captivating ending.

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

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

1.7.1 Picture: A teddy bear
Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive

• Literal interpretations: a toy, a gift, a friend
• Figurative interpretations: love, comfort, joy [50]

1.7.2 Picture: A man on a road
Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive

• Literal interpretations: a journey, roads/painting
• Figurative interpretations: destiny, dreams, the journey of life [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 FRIENDLY LETTER
A letter giving information to a friend on places of interest to visit in your province.

• 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 provide information on places of interest. [30]

2.2 SPEECH
A speech on the importance of reading.

• The speech should be written beginning with 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]

2.3 COVERING LETTER
Application for the position of caregiver.

• Acceptable variations of format must be allowed.
• The letter should be addressed to the manager of a nursing home for the elderly.
• The tone and register of the letter should be formal.
• The letter should have an introduction, a body and conclusion.
• The following aspects of format must be included:
  
  • Address of sender
  • Date
  • Recipient: The Manager
  • Name of the nursing home for the elderly
  • Address of recipient
  • Greeting/Salutation
  • Subject line
  • Suitable ending
  • Signature and name of sender
• The content of the letter must match the CV provided in the question paper. [30]

2.4 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
An article for a local newspaper providing information on the benefits of social media for teenagers.

• The article must have a suitable heading.
• The article must have clearly defined paragraphs.
• The article must provide information on the benefits of social media for teenagers.
• The style should be personal but not informal, speaking directly to the reader.
• The language may be formal.
• The article should be stimulating to the reader. [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 DIARY ENTRIES
The candidate's feelings before and after the principal's visit.

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

3.2 INVITATION CARD
An invitation to the drama clubs of neighbouring schools.

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

NOTE: Do not award marks for illustrations. [20]
3.3 INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions to you on how to choose a suitable wedding venue.
The instructions:

• May be in point or paragraph form.
• Must be in a logical sequence.
• Must be written in the imperative. [20]

TOTAL SECTION C:20
GRAND TOTAL:100

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT – FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [50 MARKS]

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

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