English First Additional Language 2018: English FAL P3

Common 2018 — Grade 12 / Matric — English First Additional Language

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🎯 100 marks ⏱️ 2h 📄 6 pages 📝 21 items found 📚 5 topics 📖 3 language components 🔑 1 key info

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1.1That was my favourite day at school.

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1.1That was my favourite day at school. [50]50

1.2Write a story that includes the following words: I have never been so disappointed in my life. NOTE: The words given in the topic MUST be included somewhere in your essay. Provide your own title. [50]50

1.3For every dark night, there is a brighter day. [50]50

1.4Trees [50]50

1.5If we do not keep up with technology, we risk being left behind. [50]50

1.6I never lose. I either win or learn. Nelson Mandela [50]50

1.7Choose ONE of the pictures on the next page and write an essay on a topic that comes to mind. Write the question number (1.7.1 OR 1.7.2\ and give your essay a suitable title. NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you

1.7.1[Source: www.google.com [50]50

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2.1FORMAL LETTER You are uncertain about which career to follow when you complete matric rite a letter to your school counsellor seeking his/her advice. [30]30

2.2DIALOGUE You arrived late for one of your classes. Your teacher has asked you to explain why you were late. Write

2.3SPEECH Your youth group will be hosting a fun day As the chairperson of the youth group y ou have been asked to present a speech to promote this event at the local

2.4BOOK REVIEW You have been visiting your local library quite often The librarian has asked you to write a review of a novel you have just completed reading. Write the review [30] TOTAL SECTION B:30

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3.1ADVERTISEMENT Your school has a garden project. Vegetables from this garden will be sold to raise funds for the school. As the secretary of the fund

3.2DIARY ENTRIES You have been chosen as one of the learners to r epresent your school in a debating competition against neighbouring school. Write

3.3DIRECTIONS You community sports club has organised a 5 ilometre race . You have been asked to decide on the

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentLiterature AnalysisOral/Debate

Topics Identified

ComprehensionLanguage in ContextLiteratureEssay WritingOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 30 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 580 marks

Key Information

Websitewww.google.com

Paper information

SubjectEnglish First Additional Language

Year2018

SessionCommon

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 3

LanguageEnglish (FAL — verified from PDF)

Pages6

Downloads6

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago8y

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Start day—

Exam period—

Days since exam—

About English First Additional Language examination preparation

Grade 12 English involves reading, language use, interpretation, and clear written communication. Paper 1 tests comprehension, summary writing, and language in context, while Paper 2 covers literature and essay writing.

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reading and comprehension

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interpretation

structured written responses

clear communication

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