Text A: Written Extract (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Practise the cards
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3-step reading strategy for Text A
3-step reading strategy for Text A
Overview, careful reading, strategic question answering
Time for initial overview (Step 1)
Time for initial overview (Step 1)
Approx. 5 minutes
WH questions framework
WH questions framework
WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, HOW
Literal meaning
Literal meaning
Direct, surface-level interpretation of words
Figurative meaning
Figurative meaning
Deeper, metaphorical interpretations
2-mark question requires
2-mark question requires
2 distinct points or detailed explanation with evidence
Synonym/antonym rule
Synonym/antonym rule
Must match same part of speech as original word
True/false answers need
True/false answers need
Justification (unless instructions say otherwise)
Quoting consecutive words requires
Quoting consecutive words requires
Exact phrase without adding/removing words
Avoid starting answers with
Avoid starting answers with
Conjunctions like 'but' or 'because'