ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE PAPER 3
GRADE 12
NOVEMBER 2020
MEMORANDUM
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

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 My family, my life
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 a captivating ending.
• If reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions and feelings.

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than one type of essay.
[50]
1.2 Later can easily become never.
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]
1.3 It was a wrong assumption.
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]
1.4 It was a season of …
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]
1.5 'You cannot change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it' – Mahatma Gandhi.
Reflective/ Argumentative/Discursive/Narrative/Descriptive

• 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.
• 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]
1.6 There is more to education than just a certificate.
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 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 reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions and feelings.

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 coin
Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive

• Literal interpretations: saving money, finance, cost of living, money, crop farming and profits.
• Figurative interpretations: the effects of money on our lives, planning for the future, materialism.
  [50]

1.7.2 Picture: Boys playing
Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive

• Literal interpretations: playtime, friendship, fun, childhood.
• Figurative interpretations: innocence, childhood, memories, creativity, innovation, teamwork.

[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
A letter to thank the manager.

• Allow for acceptable variations of the format.
• The letter should be addressed to the manager of a local supermarket.
• 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 Manager
  • Address of recipient
  • Greeting/Salutation
  • Subject line
  • Suitable ending
  • Signature
  • Name of sender
• The letter must include details showing appreciation and gratitude to the manager.
  [30]

2.2 DIALOGUE
A conversation between siblings.

• A brief context must be provided at the beginning of the dialogue.
• The dialogue must be between the siblings.
• The tone must be informal.
• The following aspects of the dialogue format must be included:
  
  • The names of the speakers written on the left side of the page.
  • A colon used after the name of the character who is speaking.
  • A new line used to indicate each new speaker.
  • Where necessary, actions must be given in brackets before the words are spoken.
    [30]

2.3 OBITUARY
Your brother-in-law has recently passed away.

• 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
  • Date, time and place of funeral
• Biographical information may also be included.
• A tribute must be paid to the deceased.
  [30]

2.4 MAGAZINE ARTICLE
An article for a local magazine giving career advice.

• The article must have a suitable heading.
• It must have clearly defined paragraphs.
• It must provide advice to the reader on careers.
• The style should be personal, 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 friend's visit.

• There MUST be TWO diary entries with two different dates/ times.
• The first entry must express the candidate's feelings before the friend's visit and the second entry must express the candidate's feelings after the friend's visit.
• Reference must be made to the gift either implicitly or explicitly.
• 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 ADVERTISEMENT
The sale of a bicycle.

• The advertisement must:
  
  • Have a catchy headline to attract the attention of the reader.
  • Inspire action.
  • Create interest in and the desire for the advertised item.
  • Have the following details: a description of the bicycle, (the cost involved) and the contact details of the seller.
• 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]

3.3 DIRECTIONS
Directions to the sports stadium

• The directions may be in either point or paragraph form.
• Complete sentences are not necessary.
• Directions must be in the correct chronological order.
• Landmarks, distances and turns must be included.
  [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]