June Exam 2024: Grade 10 Afrikaans First Additional Language Memorandum

June Examination 2024: General Information and Administrative Details

• Subject: Afrikaans First Additional Language (Eerste Addisionele Taal).
• Grade: 10.
• Task Number: Taak 6.2.
• Paper: Vraestel 2/2.
• Time Duration: $2\frac{1}{2}$ hours.
• Total Marks: $70$.
• Specific Memorandum Additions (Aangepaste Memorandum):     * Question 1.5: Accept "Biologie" as an answer.     * Question 1.6.1: Accept "Biologie" as an answer.     * Question 1.13: Accept "Hulle praat nie Afrikaans nie" or "Hulle praat ‘n ander taal".

General Marking Guidelines (Section A)

• Spelling: If the spelling of a word influences the meaning, the answer is marked incorrect. If the meaning is not influenced, the answer may be marked correct.
• Open-ended Questions: No marks are awarded for just "JA/NEE" or "EK STEM SAAM/EK STEM NIE SAAM NIE". The reason or motivation must be considered.
• True/False or Fact/Opinion Questions: No marks are awarded for "WAAR/ONWAAR". Only the motivation or quote earns the point. The motivation/quote must correspond with the True/False choice to earn the mark.
• Quotes: Questions requiring quotes from the reading piece are not penalized if quotation marks are missing.
• One-word Answers: If a full sentence is provided instead of one word, it is correct provided the correct word is underlined or highlighted in some way.
• Multiple Facts: When two or three facts/points are required and the learner provides a whole series, only the first two or three points are marked.
• Foreign Languages: If the learner uses words from a language other than the one being assessed, the foreign words are ignored. If the answer is still meaningful without them, the learner is not penalized. If foreign words are required in the answer, they are accepted.
• Dialects: Dialectical variations are accepted.
• Comparison/Irony Questions: Where two sides of a matter are required, both sides must be stated to earn marks ($2$ points or $0$ points).
• Multiple Choice: Both the letter AND the correct answer written out in full are accepted.

Section A: Roman (The Novel) — Question 1: Die Pro (Leon de Villiers)

Text A

• 1.1 Definition of "Pro": A professional, capable, or expert person.
• 1.2.1 Main Character: Tiaan Nothnagel.
• 1.2.2 Narrator Type: First-person narrator or "ek-spreker".
• 1.2.3 Best Friend: Dirkie Lawrence.
• 1.3 Narrative Format: Option A (diary entries/dagboekinskrywings).
• 1.4 Body Part Reference: "gesig" (face).
• 1.5 Summary Title: "Lewenswetenskappe vir Amateurs" (Also accept "Biologie").
• 1.6.1 School Subject: "Lewenswetenskappe" (Also accept "Biologie").
• 1.6.2 Motivation for Humour: Tiaan tries to make the subject more interesting by adding a bit of humor to the summaries.
• 1.6.3 Character Name: Geyer.
• 1.7.1 Character Name (Nickname): Kruiwa.
• 1.7.2 Teacher Name: Mevrou Beukes.
• 1.8 Characteristics of Kruiwa (Any two):     * Kruiwa is sarcastic with the learners.     * Kruiwa looks for faults in the learners' hair or clothes.     * Kruiwa is insulting towards the learners or speaks ill of them.     * Tiaan considers Kruiwa to be hypocritical (skynheilig).     * Kruiwa does not trust the learners or thinks they are lying to him.     * Kruiwa believes all surfers are bad and drug users.
• 1.9.1 Type of Language Use: Connotative (Konnotatief).
• 1.9.2 Meaning of "Yvette was in haar skik": Yvette was very happy, delighted, or ecstatic.
• 1.10 Symbolism/Specific Reference: Flaminke (Flamingos).
• 1.11 The Tragedy: Tiaan's best friend, Dirkie, drowned in the sea.

Text B (Character Matching and Plot Details)

• 1.12 Character Identification:     * 1.12.1: C (Jasmine).     * 1.12.2: D (Welma).     * 1.12.3: E (Yvette).     * 1.12.4: A (Christien).
• 1.13 Reasons for Social Barriers (Any two):     * The color line/different races (the father is Indian, the mother is British).     * They speak English.     * They are of a different faith (Muslims).
• 1.14.1 Sport (Albert's preference): Hockey (hokkie).
• 1.14.2 Sport (Father's preference): Rugby.
• 1.15.1 Conflict between Albert and his father: They did not get along or fought a lot; Albert was forced to play rugby and forbidden from playing hockey.
• 1.15.2 Character of Albert's Father: He gets angry quickly; he was aggressive; he was a child-beater or physical fighter.
• 1.16.1 Albert's Method of Travel: He hitchhiked (geryloop) or got rides from people.
• 1.16.2 Location: Polokwane.
• 1.16.3 Sister's Influence: She made him feel very guilty about his mother.
• 1.17 Resolution of Conflict: Yes; Albert's father no longer fights with him or hits him, and Albert is now allowed to switch from rugby to hockey.
• 1.18 Dangers of Hitchhiking: Dangerous people or criminals can offer rides; risk of being kidnapped or murdered.
• 1.19 Personal Opinion on Running Away:     * Yes: It opened his father's eyes and improved the relationship.     * No: They should have talked things out or received counseling; it could have ended badly with criminals.

Section B: Poësie (Poetry) — Question 2: "Palimpses" (Johann de Lange)

• 2.1.1 Linguistic Origin: Greek (Grieks).
• 2.1.2 Definition: A parchment roll (perkamentrol) that has been written on again after the original writing was scraped off or made invisible.
• 2.2.1 Structure: Two (twee) stanzas/parts.
• 2.2.2 Form: Italian (Italiaanse) sonnet.
• 2.3 Imagery: The sky (Die lug).
• 2.4 Comparison to Clean Paper: There are no clouds in the sky.
• 2.5.1 Action of Woodcutters: They are cutting down the trees.
• 2.5.2 Tool Used: Axes (Byle).
• 2.6 The Process of Making Paper (Any two): "saag" (saw), "maal" (grind), "pulp" (pulp), "plet" (flatten).
• 2.7 Condition of the Trees: The trees are dead or no longer living.
• 2.8 Mood/Sound: Quiet (stil).
• 2.9 Figures of Speech:     * 2.9.1: C (Assonance/assonansie).     * 2.9.2: E (Inversion/inversie).     * 2.9.3: D (Onomatopoeia/klanknabootsing).     * 2.9.4: B (Personification/personifikasie).
• 2.10 Central Theme: Destruction and recreation (vernietiging en herskepping); trees are cut down but gain life again as paper for the speaker's words.
• 2.11 Proposal for Tree Conservation: Administration should become paperless; learners should use computers/tablets; books should be produced in e-format.

Section B: Poësie (Poetry) — Question 3: "Boekmerk" (Marlise Joubert)

• 3.1 Technical Device: "Alleenplasing" (placement alone); the word "kinders" is the only word in line $1$.
• 3.2 Narrator: Third-person narrator (derdepersoonverteller).
• 3.3 Simile/Comparison: Sparrows (mossies).
• 3.4 Sound Device: "woerende".
• 3.5 Figure of Speech: B (Metaphor/metafoor).
• 3.6.1 Specific Word: "bittersoet".
• 3.6.2 Definition: The bad and the good times.
• 3.7 Goal of the Poem: To capture school memories or remember things that happened at school.
• 3.8 Verbs of Complaining: "mor" or "protesteer".
• 3.9 Learner Activity: School children complaining about how much they have to learn.
• 3.10 Teacher's/Speaker's Wish: She wants to make school days pleasant for the children so they will always remember or "bookmark" them as positive times.
• 3.11.1 Verse Form: Free verse (vrye vers).
• 3.11.2 Spiritual Reference: Bible (Bybel).
• 3.12 Meaning of "Bookmark": Ensuring that you remember the good times.
• 3.13 Reference of "Path": Long school career or long life path.
• 3.14 Personal Context: Any positive school experience and the reason it stands out as something the learner does not want to forget.

Examination Analysis according to Barrett’s Taxonomy

• Level 1 (Literal): Literal level questions (identify, describe, name, compare). Total items: $23$.
• Level 2 (Reorganization): Summarize, recognize differences, explain. Total items: $5$.
• Level 3 (Inference/Beredeneerde Gevolgtrekking): Application, cause and effect, inferences, true/false with motivation. Total items: $28$.
• Level 4 (Evaluation): Own opinion, moral judgment, differentiation. Total items: $10$.
• Level 5 (Appreciation): Discuss response, empathy, language use, typography. Total items: $4$.

Weighting Distribution:

• Levels 1 & 2: $40\%$.
• Level 3: $40\%$.
• Levels 4 & 5: $20\%$.