Final Grade 8 Revision Booklet-Term 1 (Summary and Journal)

First Language English-Grade 8-Term 1 Revision
CONCEPT-SUMMARY WRITING
Task 1 - LUXOR
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Read Text B, Luxor in the insert and then answer Question 1(f) on this question paper.
(f) According to Text B, What are the characteristics of Luxor.
You must use continuous writing (not note form) and use your own words as far as possible.
Your summary should not be more than 120 words.
Up to 10 marks are available for the content of your answer and up to 5 marks for the quality of
your writing.
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Task 2- African Mercy
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Read Text B, African Mercy in the insert and then answer Question 1(f) on this question paper. [15]
(f) According to Text B, What are the characteristics of the people who live on the Mercy Ship
and what they are doing there
your writing.
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Task 3- Obituary
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[15]
Read Text B from the insert and answer question 1(f) on the question paper.
(f) According to Text B, How was Charles Schulz’s career and reputation as a cartoonist
and also summarize on the Peanuts comic strip.
your writing.
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Task 4- Magazine Article
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[15]
(f) According to Text B, How was Pochkov’s life and describe his character.
your writing.
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5. Task 5- Blog
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[15]
(f) According to Text B, what attractions Cape Town has for visitors.
your writing.
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CONCEPT-JOURNAL ENTRY
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Base your journal entry on what you read in text C but be careful to use your own words. [25]
Address each of the three bullet points.
Write about 250 to 350 words.
Up to 15 points are available for the content of your answer, and up to 5 points for the quality of
your writing.
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Imagine you are Emily Wilson the writer. [25]
Write your journal based on your experiences.
In your journal entry you should comment on:
 The physical benefits of jogging
 The mental benefits of jogging
 The process pf becoming a jogger.
Base your journal entry on what you read in text C but be careful to use your own words.
Address each of the three bullet points.
Write about 250 to 350 words.
Up to 15 points are available for the content of your answer, and up to 5 points for the quality of
your writing.
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(f) According to Text B, What are the characteristics of Luxor.

Your summary should not be more than 120 words.

Your summary should not be more than 120 words.

Your summary should not be more than 120 words.

Your summary should not be more than 120 words.

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