TASK 8
Grade 11
June 2012
Phoenix Secondary School
English First Additional Language
Paper 3
Marks: 100
Time: 2 ½ hours
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1.
This question paper consists of THREE sections:
SECTION A: Essay
SECTION B: Longer transactional text
SECTION C: Shorter text:
Transactional/Referential/Informational
(50)
(30)
(20)
2.
Answer ONE question from EACH section.
3.
Write in the language in which you are being assessed.
4.
Start each section on a NEW page.
5.
You must plan (e.g. a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words, etc.), edit
and proofread your work. The plan must appear BEFORE the answer.
6.
All planning must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line
across all planning.
7.
You are strongly advised to spend approximately:
 80 minutes on SECTION A
 40 minutes on SECTION B
 30 minutes on SECTION C
8.
Number each response as the topics are numbered in the question paper.
9.
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.
10.
Write neatly and legibly.
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SECTION A: CREATIVE WRITING
QUESTION 1
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Write and essay of between 250 and 300 words on one of the following topics:
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Write down the number and title of your essay correctly. Supply your own title if
one has not been given.
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You are advised to spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.
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You may, if you wish, use some of the ideas suggested on the topics or write a
response that is entirely your own. The suggested ideas only serve as
guidance towards what you could include in your essay.
EITHER
1.1
I could feel someone staring at me …
Write an essay that begins with the above words.
Some ideas:
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When and where the incident/event took place.
The circumstances leading up to the incident/event.
Details of the incident/event, for example a scene of a crime or a
meeting with a long lost friend.
[50]
OR
1.2
Write an essay which includes the following words:
I should have taken her advice.
Some ideas:
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The person who had given you the advice.
The circumstances leading to the advice being given.
The effect ignoring this advice has had on you and/or your life.
OR
2
[50]
1.3
We are all responsible for the high crime rate in our country.
Discuss your views.
Some ideas:
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Caring for your fellow citizens.
Being alert.
Not being apathetic, but getting involved.
Being role-models and educating our youth.
Developing positive attitudes towards and relationships with
fellow South Africans.
[50]
OR
1.4
Parents and teenagers do not share the same ideas about
fashionable clothes.
Do you agree? Discuss your views.
Some Ideas:
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How parents and teenagers differ in their views about
fashionable clothes.
Factors that determine what clothing is suitable, e.g. religion,
culture and age.
Whether parents should have a say in what their teenage
children wear.
[50]
OR
1.5
My role-model
Some ideas:
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Who the person is and your relationship with him/her.
Description of the person and his/her character and personality.
Reasons why this person is your role-model.
OR
3
[50]
1.6
Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic
that comes to mind.
Write the question number and give your essay a suitable title.
1.6.1
Some Ideas:
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Importance of education
Exam pressure
Reaching for success
[50]
OR
4
1.6.2
Some Ideas:
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Causes of poverty in the city
Role of the government
Possible solutions
[50]
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS
QUESTION 2

Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks.
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The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words
(approximately 12 to 15 lines).
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Write down the number and the heading of the text you have chosen to write.
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Pay particular attention to language, register and audience.
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You are advised to spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.

You may, if you wish, use some of the ideas suggested on the topics or write a
response that is entirely your own. The suggested ideas only serve as
guidance towards what you could include in your response.
EITHER
2.1
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
As a reporter for your local newspaper you have been asked to
cover an incident of bullying at a High School in your area. Write the
newspaper report which will appear in the next issue.
Some ideas:
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An eye-catching headline
An introductory paragraph outlining the 5 w’s (Who, what, where,
when, why)
A factual report on the incident of bullying
The reaction and/or response of the principal, parents, etc
[30]
OR
2.2
LETTER TO THE PRESS
You are fed up with the increase in the number of scrap metal
dealers in your area. Write a letter to the editor of the Cape Argus,
P.O. Box 56, Cape Town, 8000, in which you address the problem.
Some Ideas:
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Drug addition resulting in theft
Scrap metal dealers accepting stolen goods
Scrap metal dealers are an eye-sore in the area
Possible solutions
OR
6
[30]
2.3
DIALOGUE
You borrowed an expensive item from your brother/sister and you
lost it. You had to tell him/her about it.
Write out the dialogue that took place.
NOTE: You must use the dialogue format.
Some ideas:
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Mention the item.
How you lost the item.
How you feel about losing the item.
How you plan to replace the lost item.
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[30]
TOTAL SECTION B: 30
SECTION B: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXTS
QUESTION 3
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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 to 10 lines).
Write down the number and the heading of the text you have chosen.
You may, if you wish, use some of the ideas suggested on the topics or write a
response that is entirely your own. The suggested ideas only serve as
guidance towards what you could include in your response.
EITHER
3.1
DIARY ENTRIES
A momentous occasion has occurred in your life. Write TWO
diary entries expressing how you feel about it.
NOTE: Each entry should start with a date.
Some ideas:
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Describe the time leading up to the event
The incidents that occurred during the event
How you felt throughout the experience.
[20]
OR
3.2
POSTER
Your friend has done very well in his/her matric examination. His/Her
parents have organised a party to celebrate this achievement. They
have asked you to give a speech.
Write out your speech.
Some ideas:
 Some details about your friend.
 The results he/she obtained in the matric examination.
 Congratulations and good wishes for the future.
[20]
OR
3.3
GIVING DIRECTIONS
You have recently moved into a new house. Your parents decide to
have a housewarming party.
Write down the directions guests have to follow to your house. In
[20]
your directions you may provide information about landmarks,
approximate distance, name of streets, etc.
TOTAL SECTION C: 20
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