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GRADE 12

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

PRESENTER: DELISE VAN WYK

Every Gr.12 CAN …

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The

final

examination

Creighton Abrams

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Surviving Paper 1: 2 hours, 80 marks

The first page

Instructions

READ the

instructions

and highlight

key information

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Plan carefully!

If you tend to spend too much time on comprehension – rather start with the other two sections

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SECTION A: THE COMPREHENSION: Question 1, 30 marks

Read both Text A and Text B and answer ALL the set questions.

Be careful with the following question types:

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Quote ONE word to prove that Marine Sciences has not been introduced at all schools.

Write ONLY ONE word from the text. Copy the word correctly.

How is the curriculum for Marine Sciences similar to that of Life Sciences?

Similar = compare: you must write about both things: Marine Sciences and Life Sciences.

Refer to English FAL P1 February/ March 2018

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Continued…

Own words True and False

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Using your own words, explain what is meant by 'the ocean is an unexplored area'.

Do not rewrite the sentence. Explain it like you would explain it to a friend.

Why is the following statement FALSE?

The 'Young Biologists' were paid during their training.

Do not repeat the sentence. Give a reason, e.g. They were volunteers.

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Text B

A picture and words

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Source: English FAL P1 Nov 2018

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What is the woman doing? State TWO actions. (2)

Driving ✔

Using a cellphone (e.g. texting/taking a selfie/talking…) ✔

How do the actions of the boy support the words, 'What's your kid picking up from you?’ (2)

The boy's actions of controlling the toy car while using a cellphone, are similar to those of his mother who is using her cellphone while driving. ✔

These actions indicate that he has picked up this bad habit from his mother. ✔

In your opinion, does this text succeed in conveying its message? Substantiate your response. L4 (2)

In your view, is the inclusion of an image of a cellphone suitable in this visual?

Substantiate your answer. L4 (2)

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SECTION B: THE SUMMARY: 10 marks

What do you have to do to get full marks for the summary?

TEXT C

INSTRUCTIONS

Your summary must be written in point form.
List your SEVEN points in full sentences, using no more than 70 words.
Number your sentences from 1 – 7.
Write only ONE point per sentence.
Indicate the total number of words you have used in brackets at the end of your summary.

Here is what will happen:

Planting a seed and watching//70 it grow to produce food is one of the most satisfying feelings.

Rather just say [It makes you feel happy.]

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6. The markers actually count the words.

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Summary (continue…)

Use your OWN words. DO NOT QUOTE DIRECTLY from the passage.

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NOT quoting when you:

Paraphrase – use own words or substitute words with synonyms.
Omit (leave out) a word/ words from the original sentence.
Add a word/words to the original sentence.
Change the word order BUT sentence must still make sense.

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Presenting the final summary: List the 7 points.

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Final answer

Planning

Cross the planning out neatly.

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SECTION C: LANGUAGE

QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT (10 MARKS)

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Question 4: Responding to a cartoon (10)

Read the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions.

What do I look for?

How many frames are there? What happens

in each frame?

Visual clues such as body language and facial

expression.

What do these reveal about the characters?

Speech and thought bubbles.
Movement lines – a puff of smoke can indicate a

character is running, squiggly lines around the

character can indicate the character is cold, etc.

Font: why are certain words in bold, italics or larger font?
Punctuation: why is double punctuation

sometimes used?

Look at the background. How do objects and the setting (the place, e.g. classroom, kitchen) influence the message?

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Facial expression

Take care with the following: WHAT SHOULD I TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION?

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Refers to facial features of a character

Describe what you see on a character’s face

LOOK AT: The eyes, the ears, hair, mouth, nose,

forehead, eyebrows (anything around the FACE)

Be careful when asked in the exam:

How do you know that…/State a visual clue that…

Avoid writing general answers: I see it in the facial expression.

Tip: Be specific: WHAT do you see?

Wide open mouth, eyes wide open, eyes shut firmly, slanted eyebrows, frown on the forehead, wrinkly mouth, mouth turned down

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Body language - Watch out!

Body language is not the same as facial

expressions

It refers to the body – arms, legs, head etc.

Describes the character’s posture. Does he

slump, bend, lie down, jump or sit up

straight.

How do you know that…/State a visual clue that…

Avoid writing general answers: I see it in the

body language

Tip: Be specific: WHAT do you see? Hands

in the pocket, finger pointing at someone,

clenched fists, hand in front of the mouth,

pulling hair, hands on the head.

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Jagged speech bubble, bold print and question/ exclamation marks indicate shouting.

Hands on head = despair!

Blank expression emphasises confusion.

Words in bold = loud

*

Mom is hysterical: wide open eyes and mouth.

Frame 1

Smile = happy

Frame 2

Frame 3

Frame 4

The asterisk/thought bubble indicates confusion or a thought process.

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Answering the questions

⮊State ONE visual clue which indicates that Mother Anderson cannot see Thandi.

⮊State TWO techniques that the cartoonist uses to show how Mother Anderson closes the door. (2)

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Newspaper

movement lines

Bold, exclamation marks,

the word “slam” in larger font.

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�Answering higher order questions…�

⮊Consider the cartoon as a whole and discuss whether Mother Anderson is justified in her actions towards Thandi. (2)

= Did Mother Anderson have a right to treat Thandi the way she did?

⮊ YES or NO + a reason why you say so.

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Justified =

had a good or legitimate reason.

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SURVIVING PAPER 2: 70 marks, 2 HOURS

ONLY ANSWER

THE TWO

GENRES

NOVEL

DRAMA

SHORT STORIES

POETRY

THAT YOU

HAVE STUDIED!!

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SECTION A: NOVEL Answer ANY ONE question on the novel you have studied.
QUESTION NO.	MARKS	PAGE NO.
1. Cry, the Beloved Country	35

2. Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde	35

SECTION B: DRAMA Answer ANY ONE question on the drama you have studied.
3. Macbeth	35

4. My Children! My Africa!	35

SECTION C: SHORT STORIES Answer the questions set on BOTH short stories.
5.1	17

5.2	18

SECTION D: POETRY Answer the questions set on BOTH poems.
6.1	18

6.2	17

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Checklist provided in Paper 2

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6

5.1

AND

5.2

6.1

AND

6.2

Sectin A

Novel

(35)

Section B

Drama

(35)

Section C

Short stories

(35)

Section D

Poetry

(35)

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Answering 3 mark questions…

➢ Use the PEE-method to answer Levels 4 and 5 questions:

P = point (the behaviour IS/IS NOT barbaric …) = take a stand.

E = evidence/example You need to support your point of view with some evidence or an example to back up your ideas.

E = explanation: Explain your evidence/example in more detail, considering how it relates to the point you are making.

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(a) Identify the tone Isabel uses in these lines. (1)

Why does Thami use this tone? (1)

Act 2 Scene 4

Stop it, Isabel!

Oh Thami, I wish I could! I’ve tried everything, but nothing helps.

Desperate
Agitated
Despondent

(a word which indicates that she is saddened by Mr M’s death and she fights for self-control)

He does not want to discuss Mr M’s death. He is distraught

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Place this extract in context. (2)

Stop it, Isabel!

Oh Thami, I wish I could! I’ve tried everything, but nothing helps.

…unrest-related incident in which according to witnesses the defenceless teacher was attacked by a group of blacks who struck him…

Context

Act 2 Scene 4 p.100
Time, place where it happens
4 days after the incident (Mr M’s murder)
Not 100% sure where they meet (Thami sends Isabel a note in which he asks that they should meet.) He admits that he “was there” indicating they do not meet at Zolile HS

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Stage directions:

What would you tell Isabel to DO if you were the stage director? Act 2 Scene 4

Stop it, Isabel!

Oh Thami, I wish I could! I’ve tried everything, but nothing helps.

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You must have a thorough knowledge of the content related to the text.

You should read your prescribed texts several times during the year. A lack of basic knowledge of the plot and characters’ names results in poor performance in lower-order questions.�

Let us summarise…

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Adhering to instructions

When questions refer to the

specific extract or to the

prescribed text as a whole, you should adhere to these instructions.

YOU should also adhere to instructions when questions require one word responses or when you are required to use your own words.

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PAPER 3: 2 ½ HOURS 100 marks!

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Refrain from using any other language

Utilise your time wisely. Do NOT rush

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Register and language used

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Message to Grade 12 learners

Replace your fear and worry with faith, curiosity, courage, hope and victory!

Develop a GROWTH MINDSET.

Work hard and believe that you CAN be successful. Have the mindset of a winner!

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