English First Additional Language at Grade 12 level

English First Additional Language at Grade 12 level

By the time you reach Grade 12 you should have mastered most of the skills to express yourself in English. It has more than likely been very hard for you. The good news is that you have a whole year to keep on practising and getting better. Remember that the more you practise, the better you will become. We hope that you will use this Study Guide to revise and improve your English in all the skills areas ? Listening and Speaking, Reading and Viewing, Writing and Presenting and of course, Language Structures and Conventions. In the final section of this Study Guide you will find some complete examination papers to help you check that you are on top of everything.

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Assessment in Grade 12

Assessment in Grade 12 works slightly differently than in Grades 10 and 11. The big difference is that most of the marks you achieve at the end of the year come from the final examinations set by the Department of Education. These papers are marked by external markers who do not know you. It is up to you to make sure that you practise presenting your exam scripts neatly, competently and correctly. Your teachers at school will make sure that you have enough practice throughout the year.

It is a good idea to decide beforehand what percentage you would like to achieve at the end of the year. Make sure that you achieve this mark for each of your tasks. The tables below illustrate how your marks are calculated each term.

Term 1

FAT 1 Listening Comprehension (p.35) 20

FAT 2 Discursive essay (p.55)

50

FAT 3 Longer Transactional Piece:

30

Information report (p. 29)

FAT 4 Language in context (p. 61)

40

Raw total

Term 1:

Term 2

14 Convert 100 0 to:

FAT 5 FAT 6

FAT 7

FAT 8

Prepared reading (p. 79) Give a prepared speech (p. 104) Literature contextual questions (p. 113) Mid-year examinations (p. 126)

Term 3 FAT 9 Shorter transactional piece

(p. 161) FAT Language test (p. 202) 10

Term 4

20 20

33

25 0

Raw total Term 2:

20

40

Raw total Term 3:

32 Convert 100 3 to:

60 Convert 100 to:

Promotion mark

%

SBA mark (Tasks 2, 3,4,7,8,9 25 Raw total: 63 Convert

100

and 10)

5 to:

Oral Mark (Tasks 1, 5 and 6) 12

50

50

.5

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Paper 1 (Language) Paper 2 (Setwork) Paper 3 (Writing)

20 External exam

17 External .5 exam

25 External exam

80 70

100 TOTAL 400 PROMOTION % 100

As you can see, most of the Formal Assessment Tasks form part of your end-of-year mark. For this reason your tasks are kept in a portfolio. The Department of Education sends examiners to moderate the marks so make sure that your portfolio is always neat and up to date.

Special examiners are sent to schools to moderate the oral marks. They do this by selecting a number of learners to present their orals. Make sure that you perform at your best when you are asked to present an oral. Remember to keep all your notes and cue cards. You never know if you are selected.

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Exam papers in Grade 12

The tables below summarise what you can expect in exam papers. Paper 4 refers to the oral tasks that your teacher will complete during the year.

PAPER 1: LANGUAGE IN CONTEXT 2 hours Marks: 80 Section A: Comprehension (30 marks) Section B: Summary (10 marks) Section C: Language (40 marks)

PAPER 2: LITERATURE 2 hours Marks: 70 You will be examined on two works studied in class.

PAPER 3: WRITING 2? hours Marks: 100 A: Essay ? One essay (50 marks) B: One text ? Longer Transactional text (30 marks) C: One text ? Shorter Transactional text (20 marks)

PAPER 4: ORALS Reading Prepared reading (20 marks) Speaking: Prepared speech (20 marks) Listening (10 marks)

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SECTION 1: Listening and Speaking

Overview Listening and Speaking is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways of improving your English. You have acquired a number of Listening and Speaking skills throughout the FET phase and by now you should be able to use these skills with ease. You listen to teachers explaining work. You discuss important and interesting points with your fellow

learners. You debate topics about which you feel passionately. You listen for specific information to learn something new. You discuss whether something you read or hear is appropriate. You listen to texts being read or watch films to appreciate the

beauty of the language. You listen to and talk to friends and family. You use language cleverly to create a good impression. During your Grade 12 your ability to use your Listening and Speaking skills will be evaluated by your teacher and an external examiner. You will be asked to showcase these skills by presenting a prepared speech, completing a listening comprehension and one of the following: prepared reading, unprepared speech or take part in an informal group discussion. As you work through the material in your Learner's Book become aware of new words you learn in reading texts and use them the next time you have a conversation in English. Take part in class discussion. Read newspapers or watch the news on TV and bring interesting news stories to class. Listen to English wherever it is spoken so that you can learn how to speak better.

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Unit 1: Listening Skills

There is a difference between simply hearing words and really listening to what is said or read. Listening is a process that happens in three steps:

STEP 1: Be prepared to listen 1.Make sure that you know why it is necessary to listen carefully. Your

teacher may be explaining new work, you may be taking part in a class debate and have to respond to what a speaker has said, you may be listening to a friend with a serious problem or you may be taking a Listening Comprehension test. 2.Prepare to listen by taking out a note book and a pencil or by sitting up straight so that you can pay attention to what is being said or read. 3.Listen for new words and expressions so that you continue learning to use English effectively.

STEP 2: Know how to respond 1.If you are listening for specific information you have to select the

information you need and take notes and summarise the main points. You may find it easier to draw a mind map or diagram. 2.If you are listening critically you have to pay careful attention to the way in which things are said. Is the speaker being rude, prejudiced, biased or racist? Is the speaker stating facts or manipulating the truth to make you change your mind? 3.If you are taking part in a conversation you must know how to respond to questions and the way the speaker is using body language. 4.If you are listening to a poem or text for appreciation you must become aware of how words are being used to create an impression. Listen to the rhyme and rhythm of the words and figures of speech.

STEP 3: React to what has been said or read 1.If you have completed a Listening Comprehension you have to write down

the answers. 2.If you have listened to a lesson about new work it is a good idea to

make notes. 3.If you are taking part in a conversation you have to know how to

respond to what the other speaker has said.

Practise the listening process throughout the year. The more you practise ? the easier it will become.

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Unit 2: Informal speaking skills

Informal speaking refers to general conversations you have with friends, group discussions in which you share ideas and formal conversations you have with a teacher or an examiner. Informal speaking also refers to unprepared reading.

There are ample opportunities in the Learner Book for you to practise informal speaking skills. Use the checklist below to make sure that you have mastered the necessary skills.

o I know how to start a conversation. o I know how to keep a conversation flowing and talk about a number of

topics. o I know how to encourage another speaker to talk. o I know how to share ideas. o I know how to share my experiences. o I know how to explain myself. o I know how to justify my opinions. o I know how to negotiate ideas and decisions. o I know how to lead a group if necessary. o I know how to put the needs of a group before my own needs. o I know how to read body language and to respond appropriately. o I know how to indicate that I am interested in what others are saying.

Remember to use polite language in all conversations so that people feel comfortable talking to you. Refer to the list below if you are confused.

Do you mind if I ...? Excuse me, could I ...? Excuse me, do you know ...? I apologise for ... I beg your pardon, could you help me? I beg your pardon. I regret...... I'm sorry for.... Is it all right if ...?

May I ...? Pardon me Please forgive me for ... Please let/permit/allow me to ... Sorry, do you think I could ...? Would it be ok if ...? Would it be possible for me ...? Would you agree to ...?

Refer to pages 64 and 79 in the Learner's Book for excellent notes on reading aloud.

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Unit 3: Formal speaking skills

Formal speaking implies that you have prepared to speak in front of a group by planning what you want to say, doing careful research and going to trouble to present yourself in a professional manner.

Remember that the examiner moderating your school's orals will be listening to the prepared speeches of the selected pupils. Follow the guidelines below to ensure that you are well-prepared and make a good impression.

Doing research and planning Find at least three sources from which you want to do research. Know what kind of information you are looking for and make notes as

you go along. Make a good impression by referring to facts and by quoting important

people. Plan the content of your speech by having a good introduction and a

memorable ending. If possible, make posters or charts to keep the audience interested. Always use formal language in a formal speech.

Presenting your speech Prepare and practise before your presentation. Make sure that you

speak audibly and in a friendly tone. Pace yourself. Offer important points slowly, and speed up when you

are giving examples. Pause. Give your audience time to think about your important points. Pay attention to your posture. Stand up straight, shoulders back, feet

slightly apart so that you are comfortable, and don't sway. Don't put your hands in your pockets. Use gestures and facial expressions naturally. Make eye contact with your audience. It shows you are confident, and it makes it easier to convince them of your point of view. Use cue cards to remember the main points of your speech. Write only the key words on your cue cards so that you do not read your oral.

Different kinds of prepared speeches

There are a number of different ways in which prepared speaking can be

tested. Study the table below carefully. Make sure that you know how to

perform the skills referred to.

Prepared speech

A prepared speech gives you the opportunity to share information, persuade an audience or to explain a personal point of view. In order to do well in a prepared speech you must: conduct research organise your material well

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