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EXEMPLAR EXAMINATION PAPER

GRADE 10

ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE PAPER 3 – Task 8

2012

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This paper consists of THREE sections:

SECTION A: Essay (50 marks)

SECTION B: Longer Transactional Texts (2x25 marks) (50 marks)

2. Answer ONE question from Section A and TWO questions from Section B.

3. Write in the language in which you are being assessed.

4. Start EACH section on a NEW page.

5. You are strongly advised to spend approximately 60 minutes on Section A; 30 minutes on each question from Section B.

6. Number each response as the topics are numbered on the question paper.

7. Give each response a suitable title/heading as indicated by the question. NOTE: The title / heading must NOT be considered when doing a word count.

8. Pay attention to spelling, sentence construction and language.

9. THE WRITING PROCESS

9.1. There must be clear evidence that you have planned, proofread and edited your work.9.2. This planning (mind map / diagram / flow chart / key words) must appear BEFORE the

essay.9.3. All planning must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line through all

planning.

10. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A: ESSAY

QUESTION 1

Write an essay of 300 – 350 words (1 ½ - 2 pages) on ONE of the following topics.Write down the number of the topic and give your essay a suitable title.

1.1 “ The fault …… is not in the stars

But in ourselves…..” [50]

Shakespeare

1.2 Walking home alone. [50]

1.3 If a tree falls in the forest, will anybody hear? Will anybody care? [50]

1.4 “Someone in the crowd pushed past me and quickly put something into my

pocket.”

Write an interesting story in which you tell: What the object was, Why the object was put into your pocket and What happened after it was put into your pocket?

Entitle your essay: In my pocket… [50]

1.5 “No, Miss, my mom doesn’t work.” Among the many pressures that the modern family must face is the question of

whether or not the mother should be out in the work-place earning a wage. In many cases, the family cannot afford for her not to be doing so, but in situations where the father’s income is adequate, women are often made to feel inferior if they choose to be full-time homemakers.

What is your opinion? Explore this topic as fully as you can. [50]

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1.6 Study the following social networking images carefully:

Write an essay in which you discuss how social networking (facebook, twitter, Mxit, BBM etc.) has affected communication between teenagers. [50]

1.7 The pictures reproduced below may evoke a reaction or feeling in you or stir your imagination

Select ONE picture and write an essay in response. Write the number (1.7.1 or 1.7.2) of your choice and give your essay a suitable title.

NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture of your choice. [50]

1.7.1

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1.7.2

TOTAL SECTION A: 50

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SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT

QUESTION 2

Respond to TWO of the following topics. The body of your response should be 180 – 200 words (20 – 25 lines). Pay careful attention to the following:

- Audience, register, tone and style- Choice of words and language structure- Format

Write down the number and heading of the text you have chosen to write, e.g. 2.1 Letter

2.1 BUSINESS LETTERIt has recently been announced that Sun international are planning to build a

huge Conference Centre and Entertainment Complex high up on the slopes of Table Mountain, just below the upper cable station. As part of the project, a new cableway will be built to ferry guests to the new complex.

Write a Business Letter to the Director of Sun International, Mr Sol Kerzner, to express your objections to (or support for) this scheme. [25]

2.2 WRITING FOR THE PRESS

Write news report for publication in your local newspaper about an attempted removal of squatters from a ‘respectable neighbourhood’. Your report could either focus on the desperate plight of the homeless OR the economic impact this squatter camp may have on this ‘respectable neighbourhood’ in the view of the residents. [25]

2.3 REVIEW

You are the writer for the entertainment column of a newspaper and went to see a new blockbuster movie at the local cinema. Write a review for publication. [25]

2.4 SPEECH

Your principal has asked you to deliver a speech to the parents of prospective Grade Eights. Your brief is to give them a sense of what it means to be a learner at your school. What is on offer? What will their child learn? Essentially, what is your school all about [25]

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2.5. LETTER OF APPLICATION

Respond to the following Advertisement.

[25]

2.6. MAGAZINE ARTICLE:You have been asked to write an article for a new teenage magazine, TECHNO-TEEN, which is aimed at techno-savvy teenagers.

You have tested one of the following items:

CALLING ALL TEENAGERS

You’d really like to improveThe world you live in,

wouldn’t you?

TEENAGE VOLUNTEERS is an international service organisation which links teenagers of 16 years and older to welfare projects in need of volunteer workers. You could:

Work in a children’s home Help out at a day-care centre for needy

children Befriend and do odd jobs for a lonely old

person Work at the SPCA Help paint and redecorate the wards at a

rural hospital Accompany underprivileged children on

adventure bus tours Read to a blind person

If you are interested, write to us, giving full particulars of age, talents and interests.

Write to: The Organising SecretaryTeenage VolunteersP.O. Box 98MOWBRAY7900

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In the article, you must:

name the product

list advantages of this product for teenagers

price of the product

convince these readers why they cannot do without this product

2.7 DIALOGUE

Write the interview between Justin Bieber and a radio presenter in which he attempts to

defend himself against the following headline:

Justin Bieber Earning Reputation for Being Hollywood's Biggest Brat

TOTAL SECTION B: 50

GRAND TOTAL: 100

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MEMORANDUM

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

This memorandum must be used together with the English HL assessment rubrics for SECTIONS A and B

SECTION A: ESSAY

QUESTION 1

Instructions to Markers:

• Candidates are required to write an essay of 300 to 350 words ONE topic only.• Full credit must be given for the candidate’s own interpretation of the topic.• Marking must be objective. Credit must be given 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 attached rubric:

o Content and planning (30 marks) o Language, style and editing (15 marks) o Structure (5 marks)

1.1 Narrative/reflective essayThe essay must be an interpretation of the quote.

1.2 Reflective / narrative/descriptive essay

1.3 Discursive / argumentative essayThe essay must be about the forest and its preservation

1.4 Narrative / reflective / descriptive essay

The essay may be written using any of the genres above

1.5 Argumentative / discursive essayThe writer must express an opinion about the matter and substantiate his / her arguments.

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1.6 Argumentative / discursive essay The writer must express an opinion about the matter and substantiate his / her arguments

1.7 Interpretation of pictures

• The candidate may interpret a picture in any way and choose to write any type of essay

• The interpretation should be linked to the picture.• Candidates should give the essay a suitable title.• The essay may be in any tense.

TOTAL SECTION A: 50 MARKS

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS

QUESTION 2

Instructions to Markers: • Candidates are required to answer TWO questions.

• The body of each response must be between 180 and 200 words

• Marking must be objective. Consider the background of the candidates and 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 attached rubric:

o Content, planning and format (15 marks) o Language, style and editing (10 marks)

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

2.1 FORMAL LETTER• The letter should be in correct format.• The letter should be addressed to the Director of Sun

International.• The name of the Organisation must be in the address.• The tone and register must be formal.• The writer must indicate the objections or support of the scheme

2.2 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

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• The response must be in the form of a newspaper article, not letter format.

• There must be an appropriate title with sub-title.• The report must be about the attempted removal of squatters.• The writer may write the article either from the point of view of

the residents of the ‘respectable neighbourhood’ OR the plight of the homeless, the squatters.

2.3 REVIEW• The response must be in proper form with appropriate paragraphs.• The name of the movie and where it was screened must be mentioned.• The writer must express his / her opinion / impression of the movie with

substantiation.• The reviewer must express a judgement on the movie.• The reviewer should refer to the theme, storyline, characters, atmosphere

2.4 SPEECH• The writer’s response must be in paragraph format• The speech must have an introduction and a conclusion.• It must be motivational and relate to passing Grade 12 and going on to

tertiary training.

2.5 LETTER OF APPLICATION• The letter should be in correct format.• The letter should be addressed to the Organising Secretary.• The name of the Organisation must be in the address.• The tone and register must be formal.• The writer must indicate why he/she would be the ideal candidate

for selection

2.6 MAGAZINE ARTICLE• The heading must be interesting and attractive• The style should be personal, speaking directly to the reader• The style can be descriptive and figurative, appealing to the

imagination of the readers• Include all relevant information about the product

2.7 DIALOGUE • Include the names of characters• Use a colon after the name of the character who is speaking• Use a new line to indicate each new speaker• Sketch a scenario before you start writing• Advice to characters on how to speak or present the action must

be given in brackets before the words are spoken

TOTAL FOR SECTION B: 50

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ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR HOME LANGUAGE

SECTION A: RUBRIC FOR ASSESSING AN ESSAY – HOME LANGUAGE (50 marks)Code 7:

Outstanding80-100%

Code 6:Meritorious

70-79%

Code 5:Substantial

60-69%

Code 4:Adequate50-59%

Code 3:Moderate40-49%

Code 2:Elementary

30-39%

Code 1:Not achieved

0-29%

CONTENT & PLANNING

30 MARKS

24-30

-Content outstanding, highly original.-Ideas thought-provoking, mature.-Planning &/or drafting has produced a flawlessly presentable essay.

21-23½

-Content meritorious, original.-Ideas imaginative, interesting.- Planning &/or drafting has produced a well-crafted & presentable essay.

18-20½

-Content sound, reasonably coherent.-Ideas interesting, convincing.- Planning &/or drafting has produced a presentable & good essay.

15-17½

-Content appropriate, adequately coherent.-Ideas interesting, adequately original.- Planning &/or drafting has produced a satisfactory, presentable essay.

12-14½

-Content mediocre, ordinary. Gaps in coherence.-Ideas mostly relevant. Limited originality.- Planning &/or drafting has produced a moderately presentable & coherent essay.

9-11½

-Content not always clear, lacks coherence.-Few ideas, often repetitive.-Inadequate for Home language level despite planning/drafting. Essay not well presented.

0-8½

-Content largely irrelevant. No coherence.-Ideas tedious, repetitive.-Inadequate planning/drafting. Poorly presented essay.

LANGUAGE, STYLE & EDITING

15 MARKS

12-15

-Critical awareness of impact of language.-Language, punctuation effectively used.-Uses highly appropriate figurative language.-Choice of words exceptional, mature.-Style, tone, register highly suited to topic.-Virtually error-free following proof-reading & editing.

10½-11½

-Critical awareness of impact of language.-Language, punctuation correct; able to use figurative language.-Choice of words varied & creative.-Style, tone, register appropriately suited to topic.-Largely error-free following proof-reading, editing.

9-10

-Critical awareness of language evident.-Language & punctuation mostly correct.-Choice of words suited to text.-Style, tone, register suited to topic.-Mostly error-free following proof-reading, editing.

7½-8½

-Some awareness of impact of language.-Language simplistic, punctuation adequate.-Choice of words adequate.-Style, tone, register generally consistent with topic requirements.-Still contains a few errors following proof-reading, editing.

6-7

-Limited critical language awareness.-Language mediocre, punctuation often inaccurately used.-Choice of words basic.-Style, tone register lacking in coherence.-Contains several errors following proof-reading, editing.

4½-5½

-Language & punctuation flawed.-Choice of words limited.-Style, tone, register inappropriate.-Error-ridden despite proof-reading, editing.

0-4

-Language & punctuation seriously flawed.-Choice of words inappropriate.-Style, tone, register flawed in all aspects.-Error-ridden & confused following proof-reading, editing.

STRUCTURE

5 MARKS

4-5

-Coherent development of topic. Vivid, exceptional detail.-Sentences, paragraphs brilliantly constructed.-Length in accordance with requirements of topic.

3½

-Logical development of details. Coherent.-Sentences, paragraphs logical, varied.-Length correct.

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-Several relevant details developed.-Sentences, paragraphs well constructed.-Length correct.

2½

-Some points, necessary details developed.-Sentences, paragraphing might be faulty in places but essay still makes sense.-Length almost correct.

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-Most necessary points evident.-Sentences, paragraphs faulty but essay still makes sense.-Length - too long/short.

1½

-Sometimes off topic but general line of thought can be followed.-Sentences, paragraphs constructed at an elementary level.-Length - too long/short.

0-1

-Off topic.-Sentences, paragraphs muddled, inconsistent.Length - far too long/short.

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SECTION B: RUBRIC FOR ASSESSING TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS – HOME LANGUAGE (25 marks)Code 7:

Outstanding80-100%

Code 6:Meritorious

70-79%

Code 5:Substantial

60-69%

Code 4:Adequate50-59%

Code 3:Moderate40-49%

Code 2:Elementary

30-39%

Code 1:Not achieved

0-29%

CONTENT, PLANNING &

FORMAT

15 MARKS

12-15

-Extensive specialized knowledge of requirements of text.-Disciplined writing –maintains rigorous focus, no digressions.-Total coherence in content & ideas, highly elaborated & all details support topic.-Evidence of planning &/or drafting has produced a flawlessly presentable text.-Highly appropriate format.

10½- 11½

-Very good knowledge of requirements of text.-Disciplined writing – maintains focus, no digressions.-Coherent in content & ideas, very well elaborated & all details support topic.-Evidence of planning &/or drafting has produced a well crafted & presentable text.-Has applied the necessary rules of format very well.

9-10

-Fair knowledge of requirements of text.-Writing – maintains focus, with minor digressions.-Mostly coherent in content & ideas, elaborated & most details support topic.-Evidence of planning &/or drafting has produced apresentable & very good text.-Has applied thenecessary rules of format.

7½- 8½

-Adequate knowledge of requirements of text.-Writing – digresses but does not impede overall meaning.-Adequately coherent in content & ideas, some details support topic.-Evidence of planning &/or drafting has produced a satisfactorilypresented text.-Has applied an adequate idea of requirements of format.

6-7

-Moderate knowledge of requirements of text. Response to writing task reveals a narrow focus.-Writing – digresses, meaning vague in places.-Moderately coherent in content & ideas, some details support topic.-Evidence of planning &/or drafting has produced a moderatelyPresentable & coherent text.-Has a moderate idea of requirements of format – some critical oversights.

4½-5½

-Elementary knowledge of requirements of text. Response to writing task reveals a limited focus.-Writing – digresses, meaning obscure in places.-Not always coherent in content & ideas, has few details which support topic.-Inadequate for Home language level despite planning &/or drafting. Text not well presented,-Has vaguely applied necessary rules of format – some critical oversights.

0-4

-No knowledge of requirements of text. Response to writing task reveals a limited focus.-Writing – digresses, meaning obscure in places.-Not coherent in content & ideas, has few details which support topic.-Inadequate planning/ drafting. Poorly presented text.-Has not applied necessary rules of format.

LANGUAGE, STYLE & EDITING

10 MARKS

8-10

-Grammatically accurate & brilliantly constructed.-Vocabulary highly appropriate to purpose, audience & context. -Style, tone, register highly appropriate.-Virtually error-free following proof-reading & editing.-Length correct.

7-7½

-Very well constructed & accurate.-Vocabulary very appropriate to purpose, audience & context. -Suitable style, tone, register considering demands of task.-Largely error-free following proof-reading & editing.-Length correct.

6-6½

-Well constructed & easy to read.-Vocabulary appropriate to purpose, audience & context. -Style, tone, register mostly appropriate.-Mostly error-free following proof-reading & editing.-Length correct.

5-5½

-Adequately constructed. Errors do not impede flow.-Vocabulary adequate for purpose, audience & context. -Style, tone, register fairly appropriate.-A few errors following proof-reading & editing.-Length almost correct.

4-4½

-Basically constructed. Several errors.-Vocabulary limited & not very suitable for purpose, audience & context. -Lapses in style tone & register.-Several errors following proof-reading & editing.-Length – too long/short.

3-3½

-Poorly constructed & difficult to follow.-Vocabulary requires some remediation & not suitable for purpose, audience & context.-Style, tone & register inappropriate.-Error-ridden despite proof-reading, editing.-Length – too long/short.

0-2

-Poorly constructed & very difficult to follow.-Vocabulary requires serious remediation & not suitable for purpose.-Style, tone & register do not correspond with topic-Error-ridden and confused following proof-reading, editing.-Length – far too long/short.

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