ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE PAPER 3
GRADE 12
SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
MEMORANDUM
MAY/JUNE 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: No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties.
1.1 You know my name, but …
Narrative/Reflective/Descriptive

• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an interesting ending.
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings experienced by the writer.
• If descriptive, the candidate 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.
[50]
1.2 My favourite destination
Narrative/Reflective Descriptive

• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an interesting ending.
• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings experienced by the writer.
• If descriptive, the candidate 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.
[50]
1.3 If I were given a second chance ...
Reflective/Narrative/Descriptive

• If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings experienced by the writer.
• If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line. This topic lends itself to the possibility of being written in both the past and the present tense. The essay must have an interesting ending.
• If descriptive, the candidate 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.
[50]
1.4 Nowadays there is hardly any privacy, since everything gets posted online.
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 presented 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 candidate must still take a stance for or against the topic. Personal feelings and emotions must be evident.

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than one type of essay.
[50]
1.5 Our age is not determined by the date on the calendar, but by the mind.
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 presented 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 candidate must still take a stance for or against the topic. Personal feelings and emotions must be evident.

NOTE: A candidate may write an essay which contains elements of more than one type of essay.
[50]
1.6 Happiness is a choice.
Discursive/Argumentative/Reflective

• 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 reflective, feelings and emotions must be evident.

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.
• may interpret the pictures in any way.
• may choose to write any type of essay, provided it is in direct relation to the picture chosen.
• may write in any appropriate tense.

1.7.1 Picture: A window

• Literal interpretations: a view from a window, home environment.
• Figurative interpretations: a window to the world, the world of opportunities, escape into a world of your own.
  [50]

1.7.2 Picture: A boy on shoulders

• Literal interpretations: parent-child relationships, a delightful experience.
• Figurative interpretations: caring, racial harmony, trust.
  [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: No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties.
2.1 LETTER TO THE PRESS
A letter to the editor about road accidents

• The letter should be addressed to the editor of a newspaper.
• The letter should have an introduction, a body and a conclusion.
• The tone and register of the letter should be formal.
• Acceptable variations of the format must be allowed.
• The following aspects of format should be included:
  
  • Address of sender
  • Date
  • Recipient (Editor)
  • Address of newspaper
  • Salutation
  • Subject line
  • Suitable ending
  • Signature
  • Name of sender
• The following information should be included in the letter, among others:
• Details of road accidents
• Expression of views and feelings about the accidents
• Suggestions about ways in which future road accidents may be avoided
  [30]

2.2 OBITUARY
An obituary of a teammate

• The tone must be formal.
• The following aspects of format should be included:
  
  • Full name of the deceased
  • Date of birth
  • Date of death
• The following information may also be included:
  
  • Birthplace
  • Where the person was living at the time of death
  • Key survivors
  • Date, time and place of funeral
  • Biographical information
• A tribute must be paid to the deceased.
  [30]

2.3 AGENDA AND MINUTES OF A MEETING
Minutes of a meeting

• The language must be concise and formal.
• Items must be numbered.
• Headings and bullets may be used.
• The minutes must be written in the past tense.
• The following aspects of format should be included:
  
  • The name of the organisation
  • The date, time and place of the meeting
  • A list of people present as well as apologies tended
  • A record of discussions and decisions/actions taken
  • The time at which the meeting ended
• The minutes must provide a summary of what was proposed and finally agreed upon.
  [30]

2.4 DIALOGUE
A conversation between a parent/guardian and a child

• A context must be provided at the beginning of the dialogue.
  The dialogue must be between the parent/guardian and a child

The tone must be informal.

• The child must convince the parent/guardian.
• 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]

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: No additional penalties may be imposed as any deviations are addressed by the rubric.

3.1 FLYER
Sale of items

• The following aspects should be included in the flyer, among others:
  
  • Eye-catching headline or slogan
  • Catchy words and phrases should be used.
  • Sufficient details of the items for sale
  • Your contact details
• 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 the first day at work

• There MUST be TWO diary entries with two different dates/times.
• The entries should express the candidate’s feelings before and after the first day of work.
• The diary entries should be written in the first person.
• The language should be simple and informal.
• The tone must reflect emotions suited to the topic.
  [20]

3.3 DIRECTIONS
Directions to the hall

• The directions may be in either point or paragraph form.
• Complete sentences are not necessary.
• Directions must be in the correct sequence, including reference to distance, turns and landmarks.

NOTE: Do not award marks for illustrations.
[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]