English HL P3

November 2021 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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🎯 100 marks ⏱️ 3h 📄 6 pages 📝 14 items found 📚 3 topics 📖 2 language components 🔑 2 key info

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Q1— Section header —

1.1My stumbling blocks became my stepping stones [50]50

1.2If I were not African, I wonder whether it would be clear to me that Africa is a place where the people do not need limp gifts of fish but sturdy fishing rods and fair access to the pond. Chimamanda Ngozi

1.3There is no place for traditional values in modern society 50]

1.4The magic of a South African summer [50] 1. A mask a mistake hilarious!50

1.6The pictures reproduced below and on page may evoke a reaction or feeling in you or stir your imagination. Select ONE picture and write an essay in response . Write the question

1.6.1 [Source: millionfeed.com [50] English Home Language/P3 DBE/November 202150

1.6.2[Source: facebook.com [50] .6.3 [Source: www.facebook.com50

Q2— Section header —

2.3MAIL As the Covid 19 compliance coordinator

2.1FORMAL SPEECH You are the spokesperson for the South African Olympics team , representing all sport codes Write your speech that will be

2.2MAGAZINE ARTICLE You are aware that many young South Africans wish to pursue their dreams in other countries. As a fervent #IamS taying supporter, you feel compelled to convince them to remain. Write the magazine article

2.4DIALOGUE You have been employed in a part time position. Your employer has requested you to perform a task outside of your job description. Write the dialogue that ensues between you and your employer.

2.6FORMAL REPORT The Youth Council, on which you serve, has raised a concern about the under utilisation of libraries in the community. You have been tasked to investigate this matter. Write the formal

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentOral/Debate

Topics Identified

Language in ContextEssay WritingOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 + 25 + 25 + 25 = 375 marks

Key Information

Email Addresspfa@webmail.org.za

Websitewww.facebook.com

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2021

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 3

LanguageEnglish (HL — verified from PDF)

Pages6

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago5y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayFriday

Exam periodNovember 2021

Days since exam1,814

About English 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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