LIFE ORIENTATION
GRADE 9
FORMAL ASSESSMENT Task 1
Examiner: Ms. L Molefe
Moderator: Ms. M.N Mdlalose
Instruction to learners:
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The written task must be handed in on the date of submission given.
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Use the internet, library, newspaper article and any other relevant sources for your research.
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Write clear, legible and neat.
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Answer in your own words as best as you can.
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The mark allocated are an indication of the length of your response.
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Supply a complete bibliography.
GRADE: 9 _ _ _ _
DATE: 06/03/2023
NAME: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
EDUCATOR: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
TOPIC 1: GOALSETTING AND PERSONAL LIFESTYLE CHOICES
TOPIC 2: UNHEALTHY SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR and TEENAGE PREGNANCY
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TOPIC 3: ASSERTIVENESS SKILLS
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TOTAL:
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TOPIC 1: GOALSETTING AND PERSONAL LIFESTYLE CHOICES
1.1
Define the following concepts:
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Assertiveness
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1.2
1.3
1.4
Goal setting
Personal lifestyle choices
Accountability
Culture
(5)
Briefly explain the factors that influence personal behaviour under the following topics:
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Family/ Friends
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Environment
Social media/ Media
Community norms
Religion/ Culture
(10)
What should young people, like you, do to live a healthy lifestyle?
Give five points.
(5)
List five factors that influences your personal lifestyle choices.
(5)
1.5 Write two sentences about each factor explaining how it has influenced your personal lifestyle choices and give an example.
(5*3=15)
40
TOPIC 2: UNHEALTHY SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR and TEENAGE PREGNANCY
2.1 Explain five risk factors leading to unhealthy sexual behaviour and the possible consequences of this type of behaviour.
(5)
2.2 Identify five Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and give a short description of each.
(10)
2.3 Write a paragraph on teenage pregnancy. Include the following in your paragraph.
 Three consequences and implications of teenage pregnancy for boys and girls,
 Three negative ways in which the baby is affected.
(6)
21
TOPIC 3: ASSERTIVENESS SKILLS
3.1 What is your understanding of time management?
(3)
3.2 Why is it important to manage your time effectively and give two actions that need to be considered?
(3)
3.3 Identify three-time wasters and how can you minimize the time that you waste.
(3)
9
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