creative writing

GRADE 10 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
PAPER 3
NOVEMBER 2011
2 ½ HOURS, 100 MARKS
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:
SECTION A: Creative Writing (50 marks)
SECTION B: Longer Transactional Texts (30 marks)
SECTION C: Shorter Transactional Texts (20 marks)
SECTION D: Reference/Informational/Visual and Multi-media Texts

2. Candidates are required to answer ONE question from EACH section.

3. THE WRITING PROCESS
3.1 There must be clear evidence that you have planned, proofread and edited your work.

3.2 Use ONE or more of the following ways of planning:
Brainstorming
Writing down the main points
Mind-mapping
Clustering of ideas
A planning method of your choice.

4. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Write neatly and legibly.
4.2 Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.
SECTION A: CREATIVE WRITING
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write an essay on ONE of the following topics.
2. Your essay should be 200 - 250 words (approximately 1 to 1½ pages).
3. Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.
4. You are required to show: planning, writing, proofreading and editing.
5. Provide your essay with an appropriate title.
6. Remember to number your essay correctly

TOPICS:
1. “Learn to say NO. it will be of more use to you than to be able to read Latin.” Charles Haddon Spurgeon
Use this as part of a story that you have to tell. [50]
OR
2. The saviours of humankind [50]

OR
3. Fathers [50]

OR

4. The changing face of education…what will my children learn one day? [50]
OR
5. Write a story starting with the following words:
I woke up suddenly. I could hear something moving around… [50]

OR
6. Spring [50]
OR
7. TV, computers, e-mail, cell phones, Play Station and computer games…The world has changed a great deal in the past 20 years. The question is: How have these technological advances impacted on the lives of young people? [50]
OR
8. The pictures reproduced below may evoke a reaction or feeling in you or stir your imagination. Select ONE picture and write an essay in response. Write the question number of your choice and give your essay a title. [50]

TOTAL SECTION A: 50
SECTION B: SHORTER TEXT – TRANSACTIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short text.
2. The body of your response should be between 100 and 120 words in length.
3. Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.
4. Write the number and the heading of the text you have chosen.

1. PERSONAL/FRIENDLY LETTER
At a social occasion your friend took offence at something you said. Write a tactful letter to this friend in which you apologise for the unintended insult. [30]

OR

2. DIARY ENTRY Grade 10 was an emotional rollercoaster ride. Reflect on the past year in a single diary entry. Make mention of your feelings and emotions, feeling accepted or rejected, how you are dealing with this period of your life and how you will act or do things differently next year. [30]

OR

3. LETTER OF APPLICATION/COVERING LETTER
You want to work for pocket money during the December holidays. You saw the following advertisement in The Sunday Times of 30 October 2011. Write a covering letter which will accompany your Curriculum Vitae as the first step in applying for the temporary position. Waiter needed(part time) at ‘The Munchy Bistro’ training provided no previous experience needed own transport necessary must be willing to work long hours hourly pay and tips candidates must be punctual and hard-working Send CVs to: The manager, 144 Restaurant street, Frankfurt, 2011 [30]

TOTAL SECTION B: 30

SECTION C: SHORTER TEXT – TRANSACTIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short text.
2. The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words in length
3. Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section.
4. Write the number and the heading of the text you have chosen.

1 E-MAIL
You have just been informed that your cousin has been diagnosed with cancer. She lives with her parents in another province. Write an e-mail to the family to express your concern and give them advice. You may include details of where to go to obtain support and counselling, and what can be done to improve the situation. Assure them of your loving support. [20]

OR

2 DIRECTIONS
A friend from another province will be in your town for a conference. This friend would like to visit you at your home during this time.
Write the directions from a nearby bus stop/church/shop to your house. You must include at least three turns and two landmarks (e.g. a place of worship, a school, a fast-food outlet, a chain store, a sports field) in your response.
NOTE: Do not include illustrations or drawings. [20]

TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL:100