1. The final lists of recommended literature study books for Grades 7 to 11 for 2009 are enclosed.
2. The list of books for literature study for Grade 10 learners of 2009 remains unchanged from the list that was issued for 2008. Refer to Circular 0035/2007 of 03 August 2007.
3. Teachers of Grade 11 learners in 2009 may select literature study books from the WCED booklists for Grade 11 learners, or select any appropriate titles from the lists that the schools received in 2008, attached to Circular 0035/2007 of 03 August 2007.
4. The lists of prescribed books for official languages for the Grade 12 learners of 2009 were published in the Curriculum FET minute DCF 0017/2008, dated 28 May 2008. However, the lists of prescribed short stories and poems to be studied by the Grade 12 learners were not included in the lists from the national Department of Education. The WCED will send these lists to schools as soon as they are received.
5. The Department wishes to express its appreciation to all who contributed to the compilation of the lists. Special thanks are due to the Prescribed Book Committees.


SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2008:08:14


The documents, referred to in this Minute were sent to schools.