North West Grade 11 English Home Language Paper 1 June 2019 Study Notes

General Examination Information

Subject: English Home Language/P1
Grade: Grade 11
Region: North West (NW) Province
Date: June 2019 (Half-Yearly Examination)
Duration: $2$ Hours
Total Marks: $70$ Marks
Pagination: The original question paper consists of $12$ pages.

Formatting and Instructions for Students

Structure: The paper is divided into three sections: * SECTION A: Comprehension: Worth $30$ marks ( $50$ minutes suggested). * SECTION B: Summary: Worth $10$ marks ( $30$ minutes suggested). * SECTION C: Language in Context: Worth $30$ marks ( $40$ minutes suggested).
Administrative Requirements: * Read all instructions carefully and answer all questions. * Each section must start on a new page. * Students must rule off after each section. * Correct numbering according to the question paper is mandatory. * Leave a single line after each answer. * Emphasis is placed on neatness, legibility, spelling, and sentence construction.

Section A: Comprehension (Text A Analysis)

Title: South Africa’s Disjointed Grey Identity Author: Adapted from Kaedon Arnold’s article, City Press, $12$ November $2017$

Core Thesis: South Africa has transitioned from a "black and white" society to a complex, diverse spectrum, described as "disjointed shades of grey."
The Narrative of Social Cohesion: * Symbols of reconciliation are provided by figures like Archbishop Desmond Tutu and President Nelson Mandela, and reinforced through TV advertisements. * Despite these ideals, the author argues young South Africans face "cognitive dissonance" as they observe that the nation’s tension remains unresolved.
Theoretical Framework: Third Culture Kids (TCKs): * Concept originated in the $1950s$ by American sociologist Ruth Hill Useem and her husband while living in India. * Definition: TCKs are children spending developmental years outside their birth culture. * The Three Cultures: 1. First Culture: Home environment/parents. 2. Second Culture: External environment. 3. Third Culture: The compounding/merging of the first and second.
South African Dislocation and Mobility: * Historical displacement is a key theme: Colonization, Mfecane/Difaqane, The Great Trek, The Group Areas Act, and general "social mobility." * Class Displacement Example: Moving from Alexandra to Sandton is described as being "akin to international travel."
Cultural Dualism: * The author cites the need for both white and traditional African weddings. * "Code-switching" in conversations is a standard practice. * Institutional gaps exist, such as the lack of paid leave for ukuthwasa (spiritual healing training).
Current National State: * The author views South Africa as a "mixed-race $23$ -year-old" birthed by "colonialism and defiance." * It is "clothed in a progressive Constitution" but operates in a "neoliberal world." * The motto on the coat of arms (ke e:/xarra//ke) is described as feeling "hollow."
Psychological Adaptive Responses: * Alienation: University, corporate, and social spaces often make individuals feel they do not belong. * Inadequate Adaptation: Phrases like "I don't see race" are criticized as pitiful responses to dissonance. * Loss Factor: Identity is shaped by the loss of dignity, land, history, community, and privilege.
Final Outlook: The author concludes that while the "blood is green" (national pride), the "skin is grey" (complex, disjointed identity). Success requires acknowledging discomfort and a willingness to be tolerant.

Section A: Comprehension (Text B Analysis)

Title: Green Blood Format: Visual Image and SMS prompt.

Visual Element: A photograph by Jan Hamman showing President Nelson Mandela congratulating Francois Pienaar after the Springboks won the $1995$ Rugby World Cup.
Objective: To serve as a symbol of social cohesion in South Africa.
Interactive Segment: A "TALK TO US" segment invites readers to SMS their ideas on healing the country. * Keyword: ELITE. * SMS Number: $35697$ . * Cost: $R1.50$ per SMS. * Required Data: Name and province.

Section B: Summary (Text C Analysis)

Topic: The Difference Between Employee and Employer Source: Adapted from Talent $360$ – Private Sector, $26$ September $2018$

Expectations of the Employer (Essential Points for Summary):

Open Mindedness: Employees should approach their roles without prejudice.
Teachability: Employees must accept advice and instructions from trainers and supervisors.
Reliability: Strict adherence to work hours (starting on time, finishing the shift).
Communication: Notifying the employer in cases of illness or delays.
Professional Conduct: Maintaining honesty and dressing appropriately for the role.
Positive Attitude: Cultivating a cheerful and flexible mindset.
Extra-Role Flexibility: Willingness to perform tasks outside of traditional responsibilities without disapproval.

Section C: Language Structures (Text D: Advertising)

Advertiser: VET Centre.
Location: East London (implied England).
Recruitment Post Details: * Salary Range: $\text{£}30\text{,}000 - \text{£}50\text{,}000$ . * Benefits Included: RCVS fees paid, VDS insurance, and a CPD (Continuing Professional Development) allowance. * Target Audience: Qualified Veterinarians or professionals in the veterinary field.

Section C: Language Structures (Text E: Cartooning)

Subject: Hagar the Horrible

Frame 1 Analysis: * Idiom: "I’ve got a bone to pick with you" (meaning having a grievance to discuss). * Irony: Hagar is literalized as holding a large physical bone while using the idiom.
Stereotyping/Social Commentary: The cartoon depicts traditional gender roles where the wife is shown performing domestic chores across multiple frames.
Humor Mechanism: The humor stems from the literal interpretation of a figurative phrase and the interaction between the characters as a "team."

Section C: Language Structures (Text F: Language Usage)

Subject: Nokuphila Khumalo (Petrol Station Owner)

Key Narrative Details: * Nokuphila Khumalo is a $27$ -year-old owner of a BP fuel and service station in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. * She was inspired by her father, who was a petrol attendant nearly $40$ years ago (later a police officer and businessman). * She studied interior design at the Design School Southern Africa in Pretoria and left a career as a project manager to buy the station.
Language Errors and Corrections: * Malapropism: The text uses "aspired" when it should be "inspired." * Active Voice Conversion Task: Converting the sentence "The $27$ -year-old is believed to be one of the youngest BP fuel dealers…" into active voice. * Numerical Conversion: Converting " $40$ " to the word "forty." * Grammar Identification: Identifying sentence types and converting direct speech to reported speech.