ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE PAPER 3
GRADE 12
NOVEMBER 2020
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.

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 The past still haunts them.
The focus should be the impact of the past on the present. [50]
1.2 Modern trends have replaced cultural beliefs and practices.
Candidates could argue for or against the assertion. [50]
1.3 'When we came to it
We, the people, have the power to fashion for this earth
A climate where every man and every woman
Can live freely without crippling fear.'
[Adapted from Maya Angelou]
The focus should be on mankind's potential to create a better world. [50]
1.4 Impossible possibilities

• Candidates should include the concept of inaccessible possibilities/lack of prospects.
• Attaining the impossible/realising dreams [50]

1.5 However long the night, dawn will break.
[African proverb]

• Candidates could argue for or against the assertion.
• Despite life's adversities, there is promise for the future.
  [50]

1.6 NOTE: There must be a clear link between the essay and the picture chosen.
1.6.1 Plugged in
Credit literal, figurative and mixed responses. [50]
1.6.2 Children and birds
Credit literal, figurative and mixed responses. [50]
1.6.3 Trees on a railway track
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 INFORMAL LETTER

Related Items

• The letter should persuade the relative to take possession of the unwanted heirloom.
• Format: own address, date, salutation, signing off [25]

2.2 DIALOGUE

• The views expressed could be positive/negative/mixed.
• Only two characters may be included.
• Use valid dialogue format. [25]

2.3 SPEECH

• The speech should present a positive perspective of the youth.
• Negative notions/stereotypes should be dispelled. [25]

2.4 MAGAZINE ARTICLE

• The views expressed could be positive/negative/mixed.
• Format: Headline; by-line [25]

2.5 OBITUARY

• The candidate must show an understanding of an obituary as opposed to a eulogy.
• The focus should be on the doctor's service to the community. [25]

2.6 FORMAL LETTER

• The letter should address the writer's views on the issue of sport broadcasts being restricted to subscribers of pay channels.
• Format: own address, date, addressee, subject line, salutation, signing off [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 sub-category with the applicable mark range and descriptors.

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR ESSAY – HOME LANGUAGE[50 MARKS]

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