GRADE 12 IEB
english hl
paper 2
transactional writing
, Guides students on transactional writing (speech, blog, open
letter, email, editorial) from 2021–2024 NSC papers.
Shows trends, common tasks, and strategies for full marks.
Key Insights for Students
Trends: Most common to least commonly asked
Step-by-Step Guides:
Speech
Blog
Open Letter
Email
Editorial
, Analysing Past Papers to Identify Trends
2024 – Transactional Writing
Q6 (compulsory), Choice of one (Q7 or Q8):
• Q6: Open letter to the Class of 2024 for the Daily Maverick, highlighting key concerns facing
young South Africans and persuading them to act. [20]
• Q7: Persuasive email to Utlwanang Mmeti to become the Dapper Shooz brand ambassador and
social media influencer. [20]
• Q8: Blog entry reviewing a uniquely South African product, place, or experience (cannot be
Dapper Shooz), using humour or sincerity. [20]
2023 – Transactional Writing
Choice of one (Q6–Q8, only one is compulsory):
• Q6: Blog for AI Tech expressing views on the controversial role of a “woke AI” in society. [20]
• Q7: Impassioned open letter to the CEO of The Roald Dahl Story Company either supporting
or criticising censorship of children’s stories. [20]
• Q8: Speech to an assembly expressing views on the extent to which freedom of speech should
be protected for writers. [20]
2022 – Transactional Writing
Q6 (compulsory), Choice of one (Q7 or Q8):
• Q6: Speech reflecting on your Grade 12 year, decisions you have regretted, and lessons for
adulthood. [20]
• Q7: Email to Mr Shou Zi Chew (CEO of TikTok) on whether social media platforms provide
space to address pressing generational issues. [20]
• Q8: Editorial for The Star criticising or praising young people for using social media to explore
identities and address insecurities. [20]
2021 – Transactional Writing
Q6 (compulsory), Choice of one (Q7 or Q8):
• Q6: Blog entry for an online school site started by the school counsellor, critiquing your life
and challenges you’ve faced. [20]
• Q7: Speech for a Youth Conference on the most important social justice issues affecting you
and your community. [20]
• Q8: Open letter to the class questioning or praising the motives of youth seeking to be social
justice warriors. [20]
english hl
paper 2
transactional writing
, Guides students on transactional writing (speech, blog, open
letter, email, editorial) from 2021–2024 NSC papers.
Shows trends, common tasks, and strategies for full marks.
Key Insights for Students
Trends: Most common to least commonly asked
Step-by-Step Guides:
Speech
Blog
Open Letter
Editorial
, Analysing Past Papers to Identify Trends
2024 – Transactional Writing
Q6 (compulsory), Choice of one (Q7 or Q8):
• Q6: Open letter to the Class of 2024 for the Daily Maverick, highlighting key concerns facing
young South Africans and persuading them to act. [20]
• Q7: Persuasive email to Utlwanang Mmeti to become the Dapper Shooz brand ambassador and
social media influencer. [20]
• Q8: Blog entry reviewing a uniquely South African product, place, or experience (cannot be
Dapper Shooz), using humour or sincerity. [20]
2023 – Transactional Writing
Choice of one (Q6–Q8, only one is compulsory):
• Q6: Blog for AI Tech expressing views on the controversial role of a “woke AI” in society. [20]
• Q7: Impassioned open letter to the CEO of The Roald Dahl Story Company either supporting
or criticising censorship of children’s stories. [20]
• Q8: Speech to an assembly expressing views on the extent to which freedom of speech should
be protected for writers. [20]
2022 – Transactional Writing
Q6 (compulsory), Choice of one (Q7 or Q8):
• Q6: Speech reflecting on your Grade 12 year, decisions you have regretted, and lessons for
adulthood. [20]
• Q7: Email to Mr Shou Zi Chew (CEO of TikTok) on whether social media platforms provide
space to address pressing generational issues. [20]
• Q8: Editorial for The Star criticising or praising young people for using social media to explore
identities and address insecurities. [20]
2021 – Transactional Writing
Q6 (compulsory), Choice of one (Q7 or Q8):
• Q6: Blog entry for an online school site started by the school counsellor, critiquing your life
and challenges you’ve faced. [20]
• Q7: Speech for a Youth Conference on the most important social justice issues affecting you
and your community. [20]
• Q8: Open letter to the class questioning or praising the motives of youth seeking to be social
justice warriors. [20]
