SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS/

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

SOUTH AFRICAN SIGN LANGUAGE HOME LANGUAGE P1

2023

MARKING GUIDELINES

MARKS: 70

CENTRE FINAL MARK

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QUESTION 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL

POSSIBLE MARK 30 10 10 10 10 70

MARKER

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These marking guidelines consist of 13 pages.

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NOTE:
 These marking guidelines are intended as a guide for markers.
 It is by no means prescriptive or exhaustive.
 Candidates' responses should be considered on merit.
 Responses should be assessed holistically and points awarded where
applicable in terms of decisions taken at the standardisation meeting.
 The marking guidelines will be discussed before the commencement of
marking.

INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS

Marking the comprehension:

 Because the focus is on understanding, incorrect signing and language errors in

responses should not be penalised unless such errors change the meaning/
understanding. (Errors must still be noted on the grid.)

 For open-ended questions, no marks should be awarded for YES/NO or

I AGREE/I DISAGREE. The reason/substantiation/motivation is what should be
considered.

 No marks should be awarded for TRUE/FALSE or FACT/OPINION. The

reason/substantiation/motivation is what should be considered.

 When two/three facts/points are required and a range is given, mark only the first
two/three.

 Accept variations in dialect.

 For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the
correct answer AND the answer signed in full.

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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION

QUESTION 1: VISUAL READING FOR MEANING AND UNDERSTANDING

Maximum Candidate
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1.1 In what ways are bees annoying to people? 1

They buzz around and sting people. 1

1.2 Choose a phrase below that best explains the 1
extinction of bees:

B: Bees will all die.  1

1.3 The text states that we get 'spoonsful of sweet honey 2
in our morning cereal'. Name TWO other uses of
honey.

Honey is used:
 To sweeten food / desserts 1
 To sweeten beverages
 To make beauty / health products.
 To make health foods.
 To sweeten medicinal products 1
Accept any TWO similar responses. 

1.4 How do bees support the production of food? 1 2

Bees pollinate crops.  1

We get most of our food from crops. 
1.5 In addition to pesticides and parasites, what other 2
factors play a role in the decline of the population of 1
bees?
1
Diseases  and Poor weather due to global warming.
1.6 What do you understand by global warming? 2

The earth is becoming warmer / The temperature

fluctuates 1
Due to harmful gases in the atmosphere. 
1
Accept any other similar responses.
1.7 Explain how pesticides cause bees to die. 2
1
Bees are unable to breathe, then die. 
Results in paralysis and death.

Accept any other similar responses. 1

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1.8 Critically comment on the statement, 'This is like an 3

insect's version of Alzheimer's disease.' 1

Alzheimer's disease refers to memory loss in human 1

beings. 
Pesticides cause bees to lose their memory.
Bees go into shock and forget their way home.  1
1.9 Compare the pollination process by bees to other 2
pollination processes.

Pollen is transferred from flower to flower by bees,

quickly. 1

PLUS:

Accept any ONE of the responses below.

Pollen is transferred from flower to flower by wind. 1

Pollen is transferred from flower to flower by beetles and
butterflies, slowly.

1.10 The extinction of bees has an effect on the human diet.

(Chunk 6). Motivate this statement. 2

 If bees were extinct, vegetable crops will not be

pollinated and people will not have vegetable crops.
 Although grain crops do not require pollination, people 1
cannot live on rice and bread only.
 Herbivores depend on certain plants to be pollinated. If
this does not happen then cattle that provide milk and
meat to humans would also become extinct if their food
production ceased to exist.
1
Any TWO of the above or similar responses.
1.11 The use of irony in this text is meaningful. Discuss. 3

Human beings depend on plants and animals for survival.

By killing the bees we are hurting ourselves. To save
ourselves we need to protect plant and animal life.

The health of the planet depends on the vegetation. 3

Without vegetation the earth would be barren. Animals will
not have food and shelter.

Any of the above or similar response. 

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1.12 How does the picture indicate that bees fight for 2
survival?

 The bee is wearing a gas mask which prevents it from 1

breathing in the pesticides.
 The bee is aware that there are harmful toxins in the
environment and has to wear the mask to protect itself.
1
Any of the above or similar response. 
1.13 Compare the picture in TEXT B to the information in 3
TEXT A, Chunk 4 (comprehension).

TEXT A, Chunk 4 of the comprehension discusses the 1

harmful effects of pesticides on bees.
TEXT B shows a bee wearing a gas mask to avoid
exposure to pesticide.
PLUS: Farmers should use environmentally friendly 1
pesticides.

Accept any similar applicable response. 

1
1.14 Compare TEXT A to the picture in TEXT B. Which text 3
conveys the message with a greater impact?

TEXT A:
 There is a lot more information in text A.
 There is a lot more depth in text A.
 It evokes a feeling of sympathy towards bees. 1
 It shows the consequences of extinction of bees.
 The signer is serious/shows concern.

Accept any similar responses.

OR
TEXT B:
 It evokes a feeling of sympathy towards bees. 1
 It shows that the bee has to fight for survival.
 The bee wearing the mask is unnatural.
 Bees will not be able to see the colours of flowers
through the mask.
 Bees will not be able to smell the fragrance of the
flowers through the mask.
 Bees will not be able to pollinate while wearing the
mask. 1
Accept any similar responses.
Give two marks for two reasons. 
Give an additional mark for depth in the reason. 
Total for SECTION A: [30]
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SECTION B: SUMMARY

QUESTION 2: SUMMARISING IN YOUR OWN WORDS

NOTE:
 Format:
Even if the summary is presented in the incorrect format, it must be assessed.

 Length of text:
o If the time limit is exceeded, do not award marks for responses signed after the time limit.
o Summaries that are short but contain all the required main points should not be
penalised.

Use the following main points that the candidate should include in the summary as a guideline.

Any SEVEN valid points in paragraph-form are to be credited.

Maximum Candidate
QUOTATION OWN WORDS/POINTS
Mark Mark
A research study found that 7
under-5's spent an hour and
16 minutes a day online and
Children from 5 to 15
their screen time rises to 4
years old spend too much
hours and 16 minutes when
1 time on screen time 1
gaming and watching TV.
including online, gaming
Youngsters aged from 12 –
and watching TV.
15 average nearly three
hours a day on the Web and
two more hours watching TV.
The study said YouTube was
"a near permanent feature"
Most of the children go to
2 of many young lives and 1
bed with smartphones.
seven in 10 older children
took smart phones to bed.
…Many times parents look to Parents use this as a
YouTube as a virtual means to keep children
3 babysitter, to the detriment of occupied but this is 1
the child's mental health. harmful to the children's
mental health.
…They are growing up in a
very hostile world and it's Children live in a hostile
hostile for a number of world, and what they need
4 reasons," …. What they is safety and security from 1
really need is that feeling of family.
safety and security …. and
togetherness.
…Some youngsters are Children have an
becoming so obsessed with obsession with celebrities
5 1
YouTube celebrities that they and use them as role
idolise them as role models.
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models….
Often they come across
unsuitable content by They can easily access
6 accident, when they are unsuitable content 1
searching for something unintentionally.
else.
Many of the parents involved Parents were shocked
in the research were when they discovered
7 1
shocked to learn what their what their children were
children had been watching. watching.

Marking the summary:

The summary should be marked as follows:

 Mark allocation:
o 7 marks for 7 points (1 mark per main point)
o 3 marks for language
o Total marks: 10

 Distribution of language marks when candidate has not

quoted verbatim:
o 1–3 points correct: award 1 mark
o 4–5 points correct: award 2 marks
o 6–7 points correct: award 3 marks 3
3
 Distribution of language marks when candidate has
quoted verbatim:
o 6–7 quotations: award no language mark
o 1–5 quotations: award 1 language mark
Total for SECTION B: [10]

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SECTION C: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS

Marking SECTION C:

 Signing:
o Single sign answers must be marked correct even if the parameters are
incorrect, unless the error changes the meaning of the sign.
o In full-sentence answers, incorrect parameters should be penalised if the
error is in the language structure being tested.
 Sentence structures must be grammatically correct and given in full sentences/as
per instruction.

QUESTION 3: ANALYSING ADVERTISING

Maximum Candidate
No. Criteria
Mark Mark
3.1 Discuss how the camera angle shows that the girl is 2
deaf.

In the beginning the camera is positioned behind the 2

child's head and moves around the ear to show the
hearing aid.
3.2 Find contextual evidence that the advert was not 2
made in South Africa.

 In South Africa we do not have snow during Christmas

in December. 1
 In South Africa we do not dress in winter clothing
during Christmas.
 The physical setting of the street is not South African. 1
 BSL signing is used.
 The advert is made by the British Deaf association.
 In South Africa we say 'Father Christmas', not 'Santa'.

Accept any TWO of the above or similar responses.

3.3 Why does the advert zoom in on the caroller's mouth 2
and musical instruments?

This highlights / emphasises the sounds, singing and

music that the Deaf child cannot hear. 1

It shows that the Deaf girl sees people singing and sees
the musical instruments playing but does not hear the
sound / music.
1
Any TWO of the above or similar responses. 

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3.4 Compare the girl's reaction in each of the clips. 2

The father reads the story using gestures and the girl
shows lack of interest / appreciation. 1

Father Christmas reads with full sign language and the 1

girl shows interest / excitement / appreciation.
3.5 Comment on the appropriateness of the logo for 2
Storysign.

Not appropriate.
1
There is written language.
This should be signed.
The logo is static.
1
Appropriate

The logo is depicted by two hands, side by side, palms

facing up:
- Which can refer to the sign for BOOK.
- Internationally this is recognised as the sign for
BOOK.
- Books are synonymous with stories / reading.

Accept any ONE of the above or similar responses.

Total for QUESTION 3 [10]

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QUESTION 4: UNDERSTANDING OTHER ASPECTS OF THE MEDIA

Maximum Candidate
No. Criteria
Mark Mark
4.1 What are the differences in work situations between 2
FRAME 1 and FRAME 2?

In FRAME 1: 1
 People are acting, directing and filming a movie.
 Throwing is acceptable because they are only
pretending.

Accept any ONE similar response. 

1
In FRAME 2:
 People are working in an office/sitting in cubicles
using computers.
 Throwing in a real life situation would be unacceptable
behaviour.

Accept any ONE similar response. 

4.2 Account for the expressions of the two people in 2
FRAME 2.

The man throwing the bottle has an arrogant expression. 1


NMFs: tongue sticking out, raised eyebrow
1
The other man gets a fright, shocked, surprised, hurt
because the bottle was thrown at his head. He was
unaware that this was going to happen. 
NMFs: bulging eyes, open mouth
4.3 Create a dialogue between the director and the 3
person throwing the bottle in FRAME 1.

Director: 'Remember to throw hard. The bottle must

break on impact.'
Actor: 'I'm worried that the bottle will lacerate the actor's
head.'
Director: 'We have a medical team on standby so don't
worry.' 3
Actor: 'OK, here goes.'
Director: 'Excellent!'
Accept any suitable dialogue. 

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4.4 Critically discuss why FRAME 2 is given a 'thumbs 3

down' with regard to Deaf culture.

 In Deaf culture it is rude to throw objects at a Deaf

person regardless of the distance.
 The person is sitting close enough to stand up and
gently tap the Deaf person on the shoulder.
 In Deaf culture, the correct way to get a person's
attention is to wave in front or tapping on the shoulder.
3
Accept any similar and suitable responses. 
Total for QUESTION 4 [10]

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QUESTION 5: USING LANGUAGE CORRECTLY

Maximum Candidate
No. Criteria
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5.1 View the clip. 2
Identify the question in the clip. What type of
question is this?

YOU CELLPHONE ADDICTION YOU KNOW HOW LIST 1

HAVE. 
Rhetorical question.  1

5.2 View the verb 'LOOK' in the clip. 2

Give TWO other temporal aspect examples of this
verb.

The signer uses the verb 'LOOK' – LOOK LEFT, LOOK

RIGHT

Other temporal aspect examples

 To LOOK – Moves forward slightly. 1

 LOOK-AT – For a prolonged period – The sign

freezes.

 LOOK-AT INCESSANTLY – Which means non-stop –

LOOK hand goes back and forth in small movements/
NMF chin slightly up.

 LOOK-AT CONTINUALLY – Which means all the time

over a period of time – forward rounding movement –
big circle. 1

 LOOK-AT ITERATIVE – Which means to LOOK-AT

and stop, and repeat the sequence. The sign LOOK
moves forward like a plain verb and then moves back
to the starting point by way of lower circling back to
the body.

Accept any of TWO of the above or similar examples.

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5.3 Discuss how the neologism in this clip is created. 2

The two signs are DRIVE and TEXT 1

They are combined into the new sign DRIVE-TEXT

DRIVE TEXT
Right hand moving Left hand passive
A-hand shape Open A hand shape
Palm orientation: towards Thumb moving up and
signer down
Movement: up and down. Palm orientation: To the
right 1

5.4 What is the function of the repeated signs in the text? 2

 The repeated signs show that addiction is not once-off 1

behaviour, it is continuous behaviour. 
 Repetition shows emphasis or focus. 
1
5.5 Select the incorrect sentence from the clip provided. 2
Edit the sentence using the correct SASL structure.

Incorrect Correct 1
Sign Language Sign Language
Structure Structure
1
YOU FEEL ASHAMED YOU ASHAMED FEEL
NO  NO 

Total for QUESTION 5 [10]

Total for SECTION C: [30]
GRAND TOTAL: 70

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