ENG2613 Exam Portfolio Semester 2 2026 - Due 12 October 2026

ENG2613 Exam Portfolio Semester 2 2026 - Due 12 October 2026 ENG2613 October/November 2026 UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS OCT/NOV 2026 ENG2613 Portfolio Examination Applied English Literature for Intermediate Phase – First Additional Language 100 Marks 12 Hours Examiners First: Prof. E Donaldson Second: Prof. V Pfeiffer This paper consists of 8 pages. Instructions: • The examination will be conducted as an open-book, take-home examination of 12 hours. • The examination paper consists of 1 essay question in total. • Answer the question in full, properly structured sentences and in paragraph form. Do not use bullets or point form. • The examination starts at 8:00 on the 12 th of October 2026. The submission portal will close at 20:00 on the 12 th of October 2026. • The duration of the examination session will be 12 hours. • This question paper is to be downloaded from the Assessment 4 portal on the module site (ENG2613-26-Y) under myModules. • The answer script is to be submitted via the same assessment portal on the module site (ENG2613-26-Y) under myModules. 1 ENG2613 October/November 2026 • In the case of any cheating or plagiarism, you will be severely penalised. • NO LATE EXAMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. • Remember to include your completed and signed Honesty Declaration (found on the last page) when you submit your examination. Additional Student Instructions: 1. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file, and answer scripts must not be password protected or uploaded as “read only” files. 2. NO emailed scripts will be accepted. 3. Incorrect answer scripts and/or submissions made on unofficial examination platforms (including the Invigilator cellphone application, which is not used for this module’s examination) will not be marked and no opportunity will be granted for resubmission. 4. Marks awarded for incomplete submission will be the student’s final mark. No opportunity for resubmission will be granted. 5. Submissions will only be accepted from registered student accounts. 6. Students may not communicate with other students or request assistance from others during examinations. 7. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity, and students who plagiarise will be in violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be referred to a disciplinary hearing. Unisa has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic dishonesty. 8. Submissions made after the official examination time will be rejected per the examination regulations and will not be marked. 9. Students experiencing technical challenges should contact Prof. E Donaldson () or Mr T Msomi (). 10. UNISA does not accept loss of electrical power as a good enough reason for any special concessions or future assessments. 2 ENG2613 October/November 2026 Section A Study TEXT A and answer the essay question below. TEXT A: The Journey of Justice ( The Shade of the Mango Tree Under the vast African sky, where the sun hung like a golden coin in the heavens, there stood a grand mango tree, its branches bending under the weight of ripe, juicy fruits. It was here, in the cool shade of this mighty tree that the young man named Kofi often sat. Dreams danced like fireflies in his mind, and his heart was set on a great adventure across the savannah. His village was small, nestled between rolling hills and the endless grasslands, a place where stories were woven into the very fabric of life. Kofi’s grandmother, wise and gentle, often told tales that shimmered with wisdom and laughter. “The world is big,” she said, her voice as soft as the wind rustling through the leaves, “but justice is what makes it feel like home.” Kofi, with eyes as bright as the morning star, would listen and dream. He longed to see the world beyond his village, to feel the wind of the savannah on his face and hear the roar of distant rivers. One morning, as the sun stretched its warm fingers across the land, Kofi sat beneath the mango tree, pondering his journey. “I will walk through the savannah,” he declared to the tree, “and find what lies beyond.” The tree, ancient and wise, seemed to whisper back with the rustle of its leaves, a gentle encouragement that filled Kofi with courage. The Journey Begins With the first light of dawn, Kofi set off on his adventure. The path was warm underfoot, and the air was filled with the songs of birds greeting the new day. As he walked, the familiar sights of his village faded behind him, and the vast expanse of the savannah stretched out like a golden sea. The grasses whispered secrets as he walked, and the wind played a gentle tune. 3 ENG2613 October/November 2026 Kofi’s heart was light, and his steps were steady. He met an old man on the path, his face lined with the stories of many years. “Where are you headed, young one?” the old man asked, his eyes twinkling like stars. “I am going beyond the savannah,” Kofi replied, “to see the world and learn its stories.” The old man nodded, a smile tugging at his lips. “Remember, young traveller, the world is full of wonders, but justice is the compass that will guide your way.” With those words echoing in his mind, Kofi continued his journey, the sun lighting his path and the promise of adventure filling his heart. The Savannah’s Secrets The savannah was alive with wonders. Herds of antelope danced across the plains, their graceful movements like a symphony of nature. Kofi marvelled at the elephants, majestic and wise, as they moved silently through the tall grasses. One evening, as the sky blazed with the colours of the setting sun, Kofi found shelter beneath a great baobab tree. Its trunk seemed to hold the stories of ages past. As he rested, he heard a cry, a sound that pierced the quiet evening air. Following the sound, Kofi discovered a young lion cub, its paw caught in a hunter’s trap. The cub’s eyes, wide with fear, met Kofi’s and he knew he couldn’t leave it to suffer. With careful hands, he freed the cub, whispering soothing words as he worked. The cub, grateful and free, nuzzled Kofi’s hand before disappearing into the shadows. That night, as Kofi lay beneath the stars, the words of the old man returned to him. Justice, he realised, was not just an idea but an action, a choice made with kindness and courage. The Wise Chameleon As the days turned into weeks, Kofi’s journey took him deeper into the heart of the savannah. He met many creatures, learned their ways and listened to the stories they shared. One day, he came across a chameleon, its skin a tapestry of changing colours. It was perched on a branch, watching the world with knowing eyes. “You seek wisdom, young traveller,” the chameleon said, its voice as smooth as the breeze. Kofi nodded, eager to learn. “Tell me, wise chameleon, 4 ENG2613 October/November 2026 how can I find justice in this vast world?” The chameleon smiled, its colours shifting like the sands. “Justice is like the colours I wear,” it explained, “ever-changing, yet always true to its nature. It requires balance, understanding, and the courage to see beyond what is easy.” Kofi pondered these words, feeling their truth resonate within him. The chameleon winked, disappearing into the foliage, leaving Kofi with newfound clarity. Homecoming After many adventures, Kofi felt the call of home. The savannah had gifted him with stories and friends, with moments of laughter and lessons learned. But the pull of his village, the warm embrace of the mango tree, drew him back. The journey home was filled with familiar sights that now felt new. As he approached his village, he saw the mango tree, its branches waving in welcome. His grandmother was there, waiting with a smile that crinkled her eyes. “Kofi, my brave one,” she said, embracing him with arms as strong as the roots of the great tree. “You have grown in spirit and heart.” Together, they walked to the village square, where a great pot simmered over a fire. The villagers gathered, eager to hear Kofi’s tales. As he spoke, the aroma of the bubbling stew mingled with the laughter and warmth of his people. In that moment, Kofi understood the true meaning of justice. It was in the stories shared, in the kindness offered, in the understanding that connected them all. The world was vast, but it was justice, like the steady beat of a drum, that made it feel like home. And so, under the shade of the mango tree, with the sun setting in brilliant colours, Kofi’s journey ended where it had begun, his heart full of peace and the promise of new stories yet to be told. 5 ENG2613 October/November 2026 Question 1 You are teaching Intermediate FAL English to a group of learners in a South African urban school. You have access to various technologies in your classroom. In an essay of 600 words and NO MORE, discuss: • How you would teach “The Journey of Justice” in a multimodal way. In this section of your essay, select three things (events, ideas, or settings) in the story and discuss which multimodal strategies you would use to teach your class about them, i.e., explain why you would use that specific strategy to teach that specific aspect of the story. • To conclude, briefly give your own opinion on multimodal teaching in South Africa. Do you believe multimodality is a good teaching strategy in this country, or do you think a South African teacher might have challenges with multimodal teaching? Give reasons for your opinion. You will be assessed on content (70), language (20), and structure (10 marks). Ensure that you deal with each aspect mentioned in the question, organise your points into coherent paragraphs and edit your work before submitting. Please see the rubric below for mark breakdown. Do not use subheadings in your essay DO NOT USE AI IN ANY WAY DURING THIS EXAM TOTAL: 100 MARKS 6 ENG2613 October/November 2026 CONTENT: 70 LANGUAGE: 20 STRUCTURE:10 Outstanding 80-100% 56 – 70 16 - 20 8 - 10 - Total coherence in content & ideas, all details support topic. - A flawlessly presentable text. - Maintains rigorous focus, no digressions. -Language accurate -Vocabulary highly appropriate to purpose, audience & context. -Style, tone, register highly appropriate. -Virtually error-free. -Extensive specialized knowledge of structure. -Highly appropriate format. -Virtually error-free following proofreading & editing. -Length correct Meritorious 70-79% 49 -55 14 -15 7 -Coherent in content & ideas, very well elaborated & all details support topic. - Maintains focus, no digressions. -Language very well constructed & accurate. -Suitable style, tone, register considering demands of task. -Largely error-free. -Very good knowledge of structure. -Has applied the necessary rules of format very well. -Largely error-free -Length correct. Substantial 60-69% 42 - 48 12 -13 6 -Mostly coherent in content & ideas, elaborated & most details support topic. -Writing maintains focus, with minor digressions. -Language well constructed & easy to read. -Style, tone, register mostly appropriate. -Mostly error-free. -Fair knowledge of structure. -Has applied the necessary rules of format. -Mostly error-free -Length correct. Adequate 50-59% 35 - 41 10 - 11 5 -Adequately coherent in content & ideas, some details support topic. -Writing digresses but does not impede overall meaning. -Language adequately constructed. Errors do not impede flow. -Style, tone, register fairly appropriate. -Some errors. -Adequate knowledge of structure. -Has adequately applied requirements of format -A few errors -Length almost correct. Moderate 40-49% 28 - 34 8 - 9 4 -Moderately coherent in content & ideas, some details support topic. -Writing digresses, meaning vague in places -Language basically constructed. Several errors. -Vocabulary limited & not very suitable for purpose, audience & context. -Several errors. -Moderate knowledge of structure. -Has a moderate idea of requirements of format -Several errors following proofreading & editing. -Length – too long/short. Elementary 30-39% 21 - 27 6 - 7 3 -Not always coherent in content & ideas, has few details which support topic. -Writing digresses, meaning obscure. -Language poorly constructed & difficult to follow. -Style, tone & register inappropriate -Error-ridden -Elementary knowledge of requirements of text. - Vaguely correct format -Error-ridden -Length – too long/short. Not 0 - 20 0 - 5 0 -2 achieved 0-29% -Not coherent in content & ideas, has few details which support topic. -Writing digresses, meaning obscure. -Language poorly constructed & very difficult to follow. -Vocabulary requires serious remediation -Style, tone & register do not correspond with topic -Error-ridden and confused. -No knowledge of requirements of text. -Has not applied necessary rules of format. -Error-ridden and confused -Length – far too long/short. 7 ENG2613 October/November 2026 HONESTY DECLARATION: I declare that this submission is my own original work. Where secondary material has been used (either from a printed source or from the Internet), this has been carefully acknowledged and referenced in accordance with departmental requirements. I have not allowed anyone else to borrow or copy my work. I understand what plagiarism is and have read the university’s policy in this regard, available at: ments/Policy_copyright_infringement_plagiarism_16N I understand that I will be reported to the University’s Student Disciplinary Section if any instances of plagiarism are found in my submission. If found guilty, I may be suspended for up to two years. Name: Student number: Signature: [electronic or typed out] Date: © UNISA 2026 8