Summary Afrikaans formaat

AFRIKAANS PAPER 3 FORMATS
A Methodology for the Classroom for the Three Sections of Paper
3

1. Essay

2. Long Transaction

3. Short Transaction

Section Text Type Points Length

A Essay (50) 250–300 words

B Long transactional (30) 120–150 words

C Short transactional (20) 80–100 words



1. Section A: Essay

Types of essays:

 Narrative

 Descriptive

 Argumentative

 Reasoned/reflective

 Presenting an opinion piece N/A



Key Points to Cover:

 Structure: Introduction, Middle Section, Conclusion

 Use of stylistic figures Figurative and Poetic devices (especially in

descriptive/narrative essays)

 Paragraph format

 Language and creativity



Tips

 Let learners brainstorm themes and keywords

,2. Section B: Long Transactional Texts

Types of texts:

 Formal/informal letter

Speech

 Report

Newspaper article

 Review

 interview



Key Points:

 Show and register (formal vs informal)

 Correct format (e.g. form of address, date, greeting, closing)

 Clear purpose and coherence

 Logical paragraphs

Text-type format



Tips

Letter Date, form of address, greeting, conclusion

Speech Address Audience, Salutation, Closing Thought

Report Headline, Date, Who, Where, When, Recommendation




3. Section C: Short Transactional Texts

, Types of texts:

 Advertisement

 Instructions

 Notice

 Diary entry

 SMS / WhatsApp

 School Newspaper Supplement



Key Points:

 Short and concise

 Correct format

 Targeting

 Language (informal or formal, depending on context)



Hands-on activities:

 Have learners send a message to a friend about something school-
related

 Design an advertisement for a school concert

 Write a note to a teacher

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