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According to the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Languages in the Senior Phase (Grades 7-9), learners must undertake "formal study of literary texts" including short stories, novels, poetry and drama. |
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The provincial list of recommended books for Grades 7 to 9 Literature Study for 2015 is attached. |
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The list has been compiled for the purpose of reducing the need to purchase new books, but new titles have been added to the list. |
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The Prescribed Book Committees have considered all recommendations and comments, and amendments have been made to the provisional list. |
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Schools are therefore advised to use the attached 2015 final literature list for the purchase of literature where necessary. |
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Schools should note that the purpose of this list is to help Grades 7 to 9 language teachers with the selection of literary texts. Many texts include questions, applications |
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The study of a variety of genres including poetry, novels, short stories, drama and essays (in African Languages) will provide a basis for literary analysis at FET level. The inclusion of essays in African Languages aims to model and thus support appropriate creative writing skills. |
SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2014:11:25
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