LIFE ORIENTATION
WRITTEN TASK
70 MARKS
GRADE 8
2023
Issue Date:
Due Date:
Examiner: Ms A Jooste
Moderator: Ms Brown
Name and Surname: _______________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS
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Read ALL the instructions carefully before you start to answer the questions.
Write neatly, clear and legibly.
Answer ALL questions to the best of your ability.
Use a BLUE or BLACK pen.
This paper consists of 12 pages and 4 questions.
COVER PAGE: SOURCE-BASED TASK
Question
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4
Total
Mark
Allocated:
20
10
20
20
70 Marks
Mark
Achieved:
70
Moderated
Mark
IMPORTANT NOTE
Plagiarism (to pass off someone else’s work as your own) is an act of fraud involving stealing someone
else’s hard work and lying about it afterwards. Plagiarism is a serious and illegal offence. The following
constitutes as plagiarism:
 Copying from a friend.
 Copy pasting from a website or other source. All work MUST be in your own words.
 Using a source without crediting (referencing) the source.
 Friends and teachers are not considered sources.
Declaration:
I, _________________________________, hereby acknowledge that I understand the definition of
plagiarism and to the best of my knowledge have not plagiarised any part of this project. I declare that
all work contained in this project is my own work
Sign: ____________________________ Date: ______________________
Section A
Question 1
Self-Concept
Self-image: How you see yourself, including attributes like your physical characteristics, personality
traits, and social roles
Self-esteem: How much you like, accept, or value yourself, which can be impacted by a number of
factors including how others see you, how you think you compare to others, and your role in society.
1.1. Define the term ‘self-concept.’
(1x2)(2)
1.2. Mention 2 things that self-concept consists of?
(2x1)(3)
1.3. Identify three factors that influence your own self-concept formation and explain how/why
they influence you.
FACTOR
(6x1)(6)
WAY IT INFLUENCES
1.4. Explain what you understand from the term ‘personal potential’.
(1x2)(2)
1.5. Suggest TWO ways in which you can make sure that you reach your personal potential.
(2x2)(4)
1.6. Explain in your own words the difference between self-image and self-esteem.
(2x2)(4)
SELF-IMAGE
SELF-ESTEEM
[20]
Question 2
Telling preteens about sex, asking them why pornography
is so common and teaching them that they have both the
right and the responsibility to be in control of what they
will and will not do sexually.
Sexuality being how you feel about yourself and your body
as well as the thoughts you have about people around you.
This term includes the changes your body goes through during
Puberty, and the differences between males and females.
Factors that influence sexuality are your friends and peers as well as the norms set out in your
family or community
Adapted from https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/lets-talk-about-sex-babies-20180121-2
Accessed 21.01.2023
2.1. Define the term ‘sexuality’.
(1x2) (2)
2.2. Name 3 places where you first heard about sexuality.
(3x1) (3)
2.3. Explain what your understanding of a ‘norm’ is.
(1x2)(2)
Refer to the picture below and then answer the question that follows:
2.4 Mention 3 Factors that influence sexuality.
(3x1) (3)
(10)
Section A (30 MARKS)
Section B
Question 3
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B
C
D
Refer to the picture and:
3.1 Explain in your own words the term ‘learning style’
(1x2) (2)
3.2 Name all 4 different learning styles.
(4X1) (4)
A
B
C
D
3.2.1. Explain what you understand of three (3) learning style mentioned in 3.2
(3x2) (6)
3.3. List TWO characteristics of a learner that learns best through hearing information. (2x1)(2)
3.4. List TWO characteristics of a learner that learns best through hands on experiences while they learn.
(2x1) (2)
3.5. Briefly summarise ONE of the learning styles you are likely to use when you are studying.
(2x1) (2)
3.6. Motivate ONE reason why you should attempt to understand what your dominant learning style is.
(1x2) (2)
(20)
Question 4
4.1. List 4 appropriate ways to initiate a relationship
(4x1) (4)
4.2. Name 4 skills that you will need to become a true friend.
(4x1) (4)
4.3. List 3 ways to sustain a relationship.
(3x2) (6)
4.4. Give two communication skills that you think will be effective in ending a relationship and
motivate each.
(2x2)(4)
4.5. List two ways to deal with arguments in a constructive manner.
(1x2) (2)
(20)
SECTION B (40 MARKS)
TOTAL (70 MARKS)