English SAL P2

November 2019 — Grade 12 / Matric — English

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🎯 80 marks ⏱️ 2h 📄 7 pages 📝 14 items found 📚 4 topics 📖 2 language components

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1.2Love really makes the world go round [40]40

1.3When he turned his face towards me, I suddenly realised that my best friend was in trouble Write an essay which includes the sentence above. [40]40

1.4A night in the wilderness [40]40

1.5Choose ONE picture on page 4 or and write an essay on a topic that comes to mind Write the question number (1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.3 OR

1.5.4\d give your essay a suitable title. NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you have chosen. English Second Additional Language/P2 DBE/ November 2019 NSC Copyright reserved

1.5.1rce YOU 12

1.5.2 rc e: www.

1.5.3rc e: Traveller s Magazine

2.2FORMAL LETTER Your school will be hosting a sports event for high schools in your area. Write a formal letter to the municipal manager in your town in which you request sponsorship for this event. [20]20

2.3SPEECH You have achieved the top matric results at your school in your final examination . You have been asked to address the new Grade

2.4DIALOGUE You are about to complete your school career. You are uncertain about your career path. Your favourite teacher motivates you by telling you that he/she strongly believes that you will be successful in your future life.

3.2POSTER The library at your school is not used often enough. Make a poster to promote the library. State the advantages of using the library for reading and other activities. [20]20

3.3INSTRUCTIONS You are in charge of the cleaning roster for your English classroom. Write out a set of instructions to ensure nothing is overlooked when the classroom is cleaned [20] TOTAL SECTION C: GRAND TOTAL:20

Language Components

Essay/ArgumentOral/Debate

Topics Identified

ComprehensionLanguage in ContextEssay WritingOral Communication

Mark Allocation

Total80 marks

Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 320 marks

Paper information

SubjectEnglish

Year2019

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish (SAL — verified from PDF)

Pages7

Downloads13

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago7y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayTuesday

Exam periodNovember 2019

Days since exam2,544

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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reading and comprehension

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interpretation

structured written responses

clear communication

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