Listening and speaking
Introducing a speaker; role play for question skills; listening comprehension preparation; listening comprehension SBA task; formal group discussions; reading aloud of a literary text.
Grade 12 English First Additional Language
Annual Teaching Plan (Terms 1-4)
The Grade 12 English First Additional Language (EFAL) CAPS syllabus for South Africa follows the annual teaching plan with listening and speaking, reading and viewing, writing and presenting, and language structures across Terms 1-4. Use the term programme areas below with Grade 12 EFAL past papers for NSC exam preparation.
How to study using this page: Revise term topics attempt past papers mark with memos.
Term 1 programme areas
Weeks 1-11
Assessment: SBA Task 1: Oral (listening comprehension, 10). SBA Task 2: Writing (essay, 50). SBA Task 3: Writing (long transactional text, 30). SBA Task 4: Controlled Test 1 (40) on comprehension and summary OR comprehension and language structures and conventions.
Reading and viewing
Intensive reading of multimodal texts for research; skimming and scanning; comprehension including cartoons; visual text themes and messages; intensive reading of literature (poetry, short stories, novel, drama) with figurative language, structure, character and questions.
Writing and presenting
Transactional texts: email/webpage message; letter to the press; review; notice to a newspaper; information report; SMS/Facebook/Messenger; long transactional texts; remedial exercises on essays. Essays: narrative, reflective, descriptive, argumentative, discursive. Process writing: planning, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading and presenting.
Language structures and conventions
Vocabulary related to reading text; dictionary practice; jargon/meta language; formal structures; euphemism; question forms (open/closed); direct and indirect speech; verb tenses; concord; paragraph structure in discursive writing; logical connectors; prepositions; revision of Paper 1 Question 5.
Listening and speaking
Introducing a speaker; role play for question skills; listening comprehension preparation; listening comprehension SBA task; formal group discussions; reading aloud of a literary text.
Reading and viewing
Intensive reading of multimodal texts for research; skimming and scanning; comprehension including cartoons; visual text themes and messages; intensive reading of literature (poetry, short stories, novel, drama) with figurative language, structure, character and questions.
Writing and presenting
Transactional texts: email/webpage message; letter to the press; review; notice to a newspaper; information report; SMS/Facebook/Messenger; long transactional texts; remedial exercises on essays. Essays: narrative, reflective, descriptive, argumentative, discursive. Process writing: planning, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading and presenting.
Language structures and conventions
Vocabulary related to reading text; dictionary practice; jargon/meta language; formal structures; euphemism; question forms (open/closed); direct and indirect speech; verb tenses; concord; paragraph structure in discursive writing; logical connectors; prepositions; revision of Paper 1 Question 5.
Term 2 programme areas
Weeks 1-11
Assessment: SBA Task 5: Oral prepared speech (20). SBA Task 6: Oral (one of prepared reading aloud, unprepared speech, or informal speaking in group) (20). SBA Task 7: Literature assignment (35). Mid-year examinations: Paper 1 (80, 2 hrs) and Paper 2 (70, 2 hrs 30 min) OR Controlled Test 2 (55, 1 hr 30 min).
Listening and speaking
Listening to job interview texts and taking notes; discussing interviewees; job interview role play; formal researched speech and roleplay formal speeches (introducing a speaker and vote of thanks).
Reading and viewing
Reading multimodal texts and advertisements; meta-language of advertisements; intensive reading of literature (poetry, short stories, novel, drama); consolidation of plot, setting, themes and characters; reading comprehension practice.
Writing and presenting
Transactional texts: dialogue; letter formats and stock phrases; covering letter and CV; persuasive letter or film review; summary writing; short transactional text (directions, instructions, email); argument (points for/against); argumentative essay. Process writing throughout.
Language structures and conventions
Critical Language Awareness (CAPS p. 46-48); active and passive voice; modal verbs; emotive writing (adjectives/adverbs); language relevant to adverts and cartoons; revision of Question 5 in Paper 1; logical connectors and conjunctions; generalisation and stereotyping; remedial grammar and vocabulary.
Listening and speaking
Listening to job interview texts and taking notes; discussing interviewees; job interview role play; formal researched speech and roleplay formal speeches (introducing a speaker and vote of thanks).
Reading and viewing
Reading multimodal texts and advertisements; meta-language of advertisements; intensive reading of literature (poetry, short stories, novel, drama); consolidation of plot, setting, themes and characters; reading comprehension practice.
Writing and presenting
Transactional texts: dialogue; letter formats and stock phrases; covering letter and CV; persuasive letter or film review; summary writing; short transactional text (directions, instructions, email); argument (points for/against); argumentative essay. Process writing throughout.
Language structures and conventions
Critical Language Awareness (CAPS p. 46-48); active and passive voice; modal verbs; emotive writing (adjectives/adverbs); language relevant to adverts and cartoons; revision of Question 5 in Paper 1; logical connectors and conjunctions; generalisation and stereotyping; remedial grammar and vocabulary.
Term 3 programme areas
Weeks 1-11
Assessment: SBA Task 8: Trial examination (250).
Reading and viewing
Read for summary (discursive text balancing argument); intensive reading for critical language awareness (political speech, biased reporting); reading comprehension from previous exam papers; intensive reading of literature (poetry, short stories, novel, drama) with questions; revision using previous exam papers for literature (Paper 2).
Writing and presenting
Short transactional texts (diary entries, flyers, posters, advertisements, directions, instructions); formal letter justifying/excusing/apologising; essay writing; long transactional text (letter to the press); essay of any of the five types; short transactional text (poster or CD cover). Process writing throughout and practice for Paper 3.
Language structures and conventions
Revision of language aspects (Paper 1 Question 5); use of pronouns and names to position a character; critical language awareness (denotation, connotation, assumptions, implied meaning); formal style elements; remedial grammar and vocabulary; revision using previous exam papers for language structures and conventions (Paper 1).
Trial examination
Paper 1: Language in context (80, 2 hours). Paper 2: Literature (70, 2.5 hours). Paper 3: Writing (100, 2.5 hours). Paper 3 can be written earlier in August.
Reading and viewing
Read for summary (discursive text balancing argument); intensive reading for critical language awareness (political speech, biased reporting); reading comprehension from previous exam papers; intensive reading of literature (poetry, short stories, novel, drama) with questions; revision using previous exam papers for literature (Paper 2).
Writing and presenting
Short transactional texts (diary entries, flyers, posters, advertisements, directions, instructions); formal letter justifying/excusing/apologising; essay writing; long transactional text (letter to the press); essay of any of the five types; short transactional text (poster or CD cover). Process writing throughout and practice for Paper 3.
Language structures and conventions
Revision of language aspects (Paper 1 Question 5); use of pronouns and names to position a character; critical language awareness (denotation, connotation, assumptions, implied meaning); formal style elements; remedial grammar and vocabulary; revision using previous exam papers for language structures and conventions (Paper 1).
Trial examination
Paper 1: Language in context (80, 2 hours). Paper 2: Literature (70, 2.5 hours). Paper 3: Writing (100, 2.5 hours). Paper 3 can be written earlier in August.
Term 4 revision focus
Weeks 1-10
Assessment: Final NSC examination (250 marks).
Exam preparation
Use previous exam papers to revise formal text study and intensive reading strategies (Paper 1), literature (figures of speech, characters, plot, themes) (Paper 2), writing skills and transactional formats (Paper 3), and language aspects (Paper 1).
Final NSC examination
Final NSC examination (250 marks).
Exam preparation
Use previous exam papers to revise formal text study and intensive reading strategies (Paper 1), literature (figures of speech, characters, plot, themes) (Paper 2), writing skills and transactional formats (Paper 3), and language aspects (Paper 1).
Final NSC examination
Final NSC examination (250 marks).