ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE PAPER 3/3 TOTAL: 100 WRITING GRADE 12 JUNE EXAMINATION 2014 MEMORANDUM This memorandum consists of 8 pages Page 1 of 7
ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE PAPER 3/3: WRITING JUNE EXAMINATION 2014 MEMORANDUM TOTAL: 100 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION This memorandum must be used together with the attached English FAL assessment rubrics for sections A, B and C. QUESTION 1 SECTION A: ESSAY Instructions to markers: Candidates are required to write an essay of 250 to 300 words (1 to 1½ pages) on ONE topic only. Full credit must be given for the candidate s own interpretation. Marking must be objective. Consider the background of the candidate and give credit for relevant ideas. Use the 50-mark assessment rubric to mark the essay. The texts produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria as set out in the attached rubric: o Content and planning (30). o Language, style and editing (15). o Structure (5). Do not impose additional penalties as any deviations are addressed by the rubric. NOTE: o The points given below each topic are intended as a guide to some of the ways candidates may interpret the topic. The list is not exhaustive. Candidates may interpret the topic in a completely different way. o Candidates responses must be marked on their own merits. Page 2 of 7
1.1 Photographs Narrative/descriptive/discursive/reflective essay. The following ideas may be explored, among others: o If narrative, a story with a strong storyline must be evident in which the events lead up to the final comment about how photographs remind him/her about the past and which emotions are evoked because of it. There must be a logical sequence of tense. o If descriptive, the candidate must give a vivid description using as many senses as possible to describe the influence photographs have on him/her. o If reflective, it must reflect feelings or emotions that photographs evoke in him/her. (50) 1.2 Smoking Argumentative/discursive essay. The essay must offer one distinct point of view. Therefore, the essay must either be for OR against the given 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. (50) 1.3 Things I m not sure of Descriptive/reflective essay. The essay must be a personal account of the uncertainties the candidate faces in his/her life. The candidate should describe and motivate his/her uncertainties. (50) 1.4 No man can make you feel inferior without your consent. Narrative/reflective essay. Candidate must provide the essay with a suitable title. The following must be considered: o If narrative, there should be a strong storyline in which a series of events take place, which led the candidate to believe that a person determines his/her own self-image. o If reflective, the candidate must reveal his/her own feelings regarding a person s self-image. (50) 1.5 I should have known better. NOTE: The words given in the topic MUST be included somewhere in the essay. Descriptive/narrative/reflective essay. The following must be considered: Page 3 of 7
o o o If descriptive, there must be a vivid description of an experience/ incident which leads to the conclusion that the candidate should have done something differently. If narrative, a story with a strong storyline must be evident in which a series of events takes place. There must be a logical sequence of tense. If reflective, there must be a personal account of thought processes and feelings/emotions surrounding an experience which led to the candidate realising that he/she should have known better than to do something the way he/she did. (50) 1.6 Interpretation of pictures. The candidate may interpret a picture in any way. The candidate may choose to write ANY type of essay. The interpretation should be linked to the picture. The candidate should give the essay a suitable title. The candidate may write in any appropriate tense. The following ideas may be explored in response to the pictures, among others: 1.6.1 Happiness/what makes me different/happiness is not being the same as everyone else. (50) 1.6.2 Rhino poaching/wildlife conservation/man s selfish greed for wealth at the expense of others/animals. (50) 1.6.3 A story about a frightening experience/fear for what the future holds in store/examination stress. (50) TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Page 4 of 7
QUESTION 2 Instructions to markers: SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT Candidates are required to write a longer transactional text of 120 to 150 words on ONE topic only. Full credit must be given for the candidate s own interpretation. Marking must be objective. Consider the background of the candidate and give credit for relevant ideas. Use the 30-mark assessment rubric to mark the response in this section. The texts produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria as set out in the attached rubric: o Content, planning and format (18). o Language, style and editing (12). NOTE: No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties. 2.1 OBITUARY The obituary must be concise and the tone factual and respectful. Information that must be included: The full names, date of birth and death of the deceased, involvement in the community and the funeral arrangements.(30) 2.2 REVIEW The candidate should give his/her own subjective view on the book he/she has read/film he/she has seen. The following information should be in the book review: The title and author of the book, setting, a brief outline of the plot and the candidate s own evaluation of the book. The following information should be in the film review: The title of the film, the director, main characters, plot, comments on the quality of the acting and the candidate s own evaluation of the film. The tone and register of the review should be appropriate to the content and the target audience (the candidate s peers). The review must be in paragraph form. (30) Page 5 of 7
2.3 LETTER OF CONDOLENCE The letter should be addressed to a friend. Consider the following aspects of format: Sender s address. Date. Greeting. Suitable ending. Name. (30) 2.4 DIALOGUE The correct dialogue format should be used. The following ideas may be explored, among others: The item being returned, as well as the reason for returning it must be clear. The disagreement/conflict should be evident. A positive OR negative solution must be evident. (30) QUESTION 3 Instructions to markers: SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT TOTAL SECTION B: 30 Candidates are required to write a shorter transactional text of 80 to 100 words on ONE topic only. Full credit must be given for the candidate s own interpretation. Marking must be objective. Consider the background of the candidate and give credit for relevant ideas. Use the 20-mark assessment rubric to mark the response in this section. The texts produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria as set out in the attached rubric: o Content, planning and format (12). o Language, style and editing (8). NOTE: No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes penalties. 3.1 E-MAIL Candidates were asked to copy the format of the e-mail onto their question papers and then write their e-mail on that. The following information must be included in the e-mail: Page 6 of 7
The recipient s e-mail address next to the word To. The subject has to be a very short reference to the music concert. Candidates do not need to fill in the e-mail addresses of anyone else next to the Cc. The tone and register should be friendly but not too informal (no slang should be used). (20) 3.2 ADVERTISEMENT The advertisement should persuade people to buy the candidate s product. (Persuasive language and catch phrases should be used.) The following should be included, among others: Description of the product. Brand name. Slogan. Where to find the product/how to obtain it. Price. NOTE: Do NOT award marks for illustrations. (20) 3.3 INSTRUCTIONS The contents of the instructions should relate to taking care of your pet. The instructions may be in point or paragraph form. Numbers or bullets may be used to indicate each new instruction. Candidates may also choose to write each instruction on a new line or leave lines between instructions. The instructions should be given in a logical sequence. Complete sentences are not necessary. The language should be clear and instructive. (20) 3.4 INVITATION The layout of the invitation will allow for creative use of spacing and capitalisation which might not be correct in other writing pieces. The date, venue, time and nature of the occasion should be clearly stated. The language should not be too informal. Complete sentences are not required. The invitation may be personalised (i.e. addressed to an individual) or generic. NOTE: Do NOT award marks for illustrations. (20) TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Page 7 of 7