This document provides instructions for a 60-minute English exam. Students are asked to write a four paragraph argument about whether watching TV is good or bad. They are given a framework to structure their argument, including stating their position in paragraph 1, providing a first reason and examples in paragraph 2, a second reason and examples in paragraph 3, and summarizing their main idea in paragraph 4. The document provides hints on planning, doing a rough draft, and editing before submitting the final draft.

1. Laerskool Morester Primary
ASSESSMENT: 4 Term 4
SUBJECT- English
Date:_______________ Total Marks: __/30
Name and Surname: _______________________________________ Class Nr: _______Grade __: Class: ___
Examiner: Mr. Scheepers Moderator (HOD) Mrs. Pretorius
Topic: Write an argument Duration: 60 Minutes
Instructions:
1. Read each question carefully.
2. Make sure you understand the question before answering it.
3. Follow instructions on your exam paper.
4. Please write neatly on your exam paper.
You have listened to or read two arguments: one that was in favour
of responsible TV and one that was against TV.
1). Decide what you think about TV. Write FOUR paragraphs, putting
Forward your own ideas. Use the following frame to help you:
Watching TV can be
good for us.
Watching TV is
bad for us
Paragraph 1: Clearly state your position ( What you think of TV)
What would the opposing argument say? Why do
you disagree?
Paragraph 2: Give your first reason. Give examples or supporting
facts
Paragraph 3: Give your second reason and examples or supporting
facts.
Paragraph 4: Sum up the main idea of your argument.

2. Hint: Rubric:
Plan your paragraphs before you write
Do a rough draft
Edit your rough draft with a pencil or colour pen (not red, pink or yellow)

3. Planning:
Paragraph 1. Paragraph 2.
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4. Rough draft:
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Remember to edit with pencil or colour pen (no red, pink or yellow)

5. Final draft:
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