English First Additional Language s3

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE GRADE 12 PAPER 3 JUNE 2010 MARKS: 100 TIME: 2½ HOURS INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This paper consists of Section A: Composition (50) Section B: Transactional Writing (30) Section C: Shorter Writing (20) 2. Answer each Section on a new page. 3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in the paper. 4. You must plan, edit and proofread your essay. The planning must appear BEFORE the final essay. 5. Plan your responses and write rough drafts before writing out the final versions of you answers. 6. A planning must be clearly indicated as such. Neatly cross out all plans and rough drafts. 7. Re-read your work carefully and correct any errors before you hand in the answer book. 8. You are strongly advised to spend approximately 80 minutes on Section A, 40 minutes on section B and 30 minutes on section C. 9. Do NOT use memorised responses. 10. Pay attention to spelling, choice of words, grammar, punctuation and pragraphing. 11. Write neatly and legibly. 12. Write in the language in which you are being assessed. SECTION A: CREATIVE WRITING

QUESTION 1

 Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words (approximately 1 to 1½ pages) on ONE of the following topics.  Write down the number and title of your essay correctly. Supply your own title if one has not been given.  You are advised to spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.

1.1 There is no time. OR 1.2 You feel that more should be done for the AIDS orphans in the community. Discuss what you think can be done and why it should be done. OR 1.3 The most valuable piece of advice my mother has given me… OR 1.4 Abortion should not be allowed. Do you agree? OR 1.5 Marches through cities should be banned. Write an essay in which you give the arguments for and against this statement.

1.6 Look at the following picture and write an essay on a topic that comes to mind. Give your essay a suitable title.

[50] TOTAL SECTION A: 50

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS QUESTION 2

 Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks.  The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words (approximately 12-15 lines.)  Write down the number and the heading of the text you have chosen to write.  Pay particular attention to language, register and audience.  You are advised to spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.

2.1 Write a letter to a friend inviting him or her to a celebration. OR 2.2 Write the dialogue between a mother and her teenage daughter. The mother is giving the daughter some advice. OR 2.3 You receive the award for matric of the year. Write a speech in which you recall the highlights of your year. OR 2.4 Write a report about a theft that occurred at your school. OR 2.5 Write a letter in which you apply for a job as advertised.

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[30] TOTAL SECTION B:30 SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS QUESTION 3

 Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text.  The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words (approximately 8-10 lines.)  Write the number and the heading of the text you have chosen.

3.1 DIARY ENTRIES You are away on a spiritual/sport/cultural camp for three days. You have to keep a diary of what happened every day. NOTE: Each entry should start with the date. [20] OR 3.2 INSTRUCTIONS You have been asked to write down instructions on how to do ONE of the following things:

- Send an sms. - Download mxit on a phone - Make a tasty sandwich - Fry an egg - Wash a car

OR 3.3 ADVERTISEMENT The school asked you to design a poster that would advertise the open day the school will hold for prospective grade 8’s. Mention the day, time and place it wil be held and encourage prospective grade 8’s to attend. [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Code 7: Code 6: Code 5: Code 4: Code 3: Code 2: Code 1: Outstandin Meritorious Substantial Adequate Moderate Elementary Not g 70-79% 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% 0-39% achieved 80-100% 0-29% 26-32 22 ½ - 25 ½ 19 ½ - 22 -Content -Content -Content shows shows shows a Impressive thorough sound insight into interpretatio interpretatio topic n of topic. n of the -Ideas - Ideas topic. throught- imaginitive, -Ideas provoking, interesting. interesting, mature. -Planning convincing. - Planning &/or drafting -Planning &/ &/or drafting has produced has produced a well crafted a virtually & flawless, presentable presentable essay. essay.