Gr 10-12 home and additional languageEnglish and Afrikaans50 000 hit wordsWord breaks and word stressParts of speechPast tense and past participlesIrregular verbsPlural formsNegative formsDegrees of comparisonCollective nounsAbbreviations, short forms and acronymsMasculine and feminine formsLabels indicating contextCross-referencesHomonymsCompound nouns and derivativesCollocations and fixed phrasesSynonymsAntonymsIdioms and proverbs

Life of Pi is a contemporary novel about one boy's story of endurance after a disaster at sea leaves him the sole survivor in a lifeboat for 227 days with a fierce Bengal tiger. The story charts the life and death experiences of the protagonist, Pi, as he is forced to draw on his spiritual and mental strengths to survive every part of his adventure. The layers of vivid story-telling reveal the many complexities of Pi's extraordinary journey.

Features:

- Includes introductory notes about the author, and background information about the novel, themes and characters

- Annotations in the margins highlight literary concepts to guide learners' thinking as the novel progresses

- Footnotes throughout the novel provides learners with explanations of new words and key concepts

- Short questions, contextual questions and essay questions address all cognitive levels, prepare learners for their exams and promote critical thinking

- Includes answers to all questions

This Study Work Guide has been written according to the requirements of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement of the DBE for Grade 10 English Home Language. This guide will assist learners in their understanding of the novel and their preparation for examinations.

Key points:

- The "official study guide" - developed by Tafelberg, the original publisher of the novel, under the series Best Books Study Work Guides

- Pre-, during and post reading activities including analysis and questions

- Formal assessment activities for examination purposes

Answer sheets downloadable for FREE from http://www.nb.co.za/Books/19971

Best Books Studiewerkgids: Fiela se kind – die drama

Hoe goed ken jy jou voorgeskrewe drama? Verstaan jy die inhoud en struktuur? Is jy reg om eksamen te skryf daaroor? Hierdie studiewerkgids is spesiaal saamgestel om leerders te help om Fiela se kind – die drama, die voorgeskrewe drama vir Graad 12 Afrikaans Eerste Addisionele Taal, ten volle te verstaan en te geniet. Dit voldoen aan die voorskrifte van die Kurrikulum- en assesseringsbeleidsverklaring (KABV) en al die belangrikste aspekte van die drama word daarin gedek – in taal wat leerders verstaan.

Onthou! Die gids kan nie op sy eie gebruik word nie, want daar word die hele tyd na die dramateks verwys.

Wat maak ons studiewerkgidse anders?

Hierdie studiewerkgids is deel van ’n reeks. Soos die naam sê, is dit nie net ’n gids wat inhoud opsom, vertaal en bespreek nie, maar ook ’n werkboek waarin leerders aantekeninge kan maak. Dit maak hersiening vir die eksamen makliker en hou waardevolle notas bymekaar in een boek.

Inhoud van hierdie studiewerkgids

Inleiding tot die drama.

Opsommings van al die tonele.

Engelse vertalings van moeilike woorde en begrippe asook Engelse hoofstukopsommings.

Kontekstuele vrae in Afrikaans en Engels (met aanwysings waar leerders moet antwoord op papier).

Antwoorde op alle vrae.

’n Bespreking van die drama, karakterisering, literêre begrippe, simbole, styl en motiewe.

Post-leesverrykingsaktiwiteite om leerders se belangstelling aan te wakker.

’n Konsepvraestel om leerders se kennis te toets.

Alle studiewerkgidse in hierdie reeks is saamgestel volgens die KABV-voorskrifte. Hierdie studiewerkgids sluit aan by Fiela se kind – die drama, die goedgekeurde voorgeskrewe drama vir Graad 12 Eerste Addisionele Taal.

Die driejarige seuntjie van Elias en Barta van Rooyen raak spoorloos weg in die Knysna-bos. In die Lange Kloof, anderkant die berg, ontferm Fiela Komoetie haar oor ‘n “weggooilam” wat een nag voor haar deur kom huil. Die een kind is Lukas, die ander Benjamin. Is dit dieselfde kind? Dié raaisel word nege jaar later oopgekrap deur twee sensusmanne wat die wit kind met die blou oë by ‘n bruin gesin in die Lange Kloof kry.

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' A worldwide bestseller and the first part of Achebe's African Trilogy, Things Fall Apart is the compelling story of one man's battle to protect his community against the forces of change Okonkwo is the greatest wrestler and warrior alive, and his fame spreads throughout West Africa like a bush-fire in the harmattan. But when he accidentally kills a clansman, things begin to fall apart. Then Okonkwo returns from exile to find missionaries and colonial governors have arrived in the village. With his world thrown radically off-balance he can only hurtle towards tragedy. First published in 1958, Chinua Achebe's stark, coolly ironic novel reshaped both African and world literature, and has sold over ten million copies in forty-five languages. This arresting parable of a proud but powerless man witnessing the ruin of his people begins Achebe's landmark trilogy of works chronicling the fate of one African community, continued in Arrow of God and No Longer at Ease. 'His courage and generosity are made manifest in the work' Toni Morrison 'The writer in whose company the prison walls fell down' Nelson Mandela 'A great book, that bespeaks a great, brave, kind, human spirit' John Updike With an Introduction by Biyi Bandele

What makes the Focus life orientation grade 12 course unique? Mind map for each term allows planning at a glance; physical education made easy with full support and clear photographs; complete programme of assessment including exam papers; teacher's guide shows how to set exam papers; extra support and guidance on careers in the career guide. Focus on exam success! Fully CAPS compliant; opportunities for exam practice and assessment; complete programme of assessment provided; used and tested in schools throughout South Africa; supports and engages learners for success.

Afrikaans sonder grense is 'n volledige taalreeks vir Afrikaans as Tweede Addisionele Taal. Die taalreeks strek van Graad 1 tot Graad 12 en voldoen aan al die vereistes van die Nasionale Kurrikulum- en Assesseringsbeleidsverklaring (NKABV). Hierdie e-boek is 'n digitale weergawe van die gedrukte boek wat vir die KABV goedgekeur is. Die e-boekformaat sluit die volgende voordele in: Die vermoe om op 'n rekenaar, skootrekenaar of tablet na die inhoud te kyk.; Soos leerders die skrifgrootte stel of die tablet draai, verander die teks sodat dit steeds op die toestel se skerm pas. Sodoende word 'n optimale lees- en leerervaring verseker; en Leerders kan aantekeninge maak, teks met kleur beklemtoon en plekke in die teks merk om later weer daarna te kyk. Daar is ook toegang tot video- en klankgrepe vir ouditiewe en visuele leer.

This increasingly popular study guide which covers the Grade 12 CAPS curriculum, motivates learners to develop their skills in this exciting subject. It includes: Comprehensive Notes arranged into Modules & Units, Exam Questions per Module and Memos for all the Exam questions plus a mapwork section offering notes and examples of various types of questions and calculations, plus exam papers and answers. A colour topographical map and orthophoto are included. This well-illustrated book, with concise explanations and a wide range of questions with memos, provides learners with a compact guide to mastering all the concepts in the curriculum. Additional recent CAPS exam questions and answers have been included. This 3 in 1 study guide is beneficial for all Grade 12 Geography learners, from those who are struggling to grasp basic concepts to those who are determined to achieve top marks.

This book is PART 1 of a SET of 2 Life Sciences books which together comprehensively cover the Grade 12 CAPS curriculum implemented in 2014. It contains the 2 Knowledge Areas which are examined in PAPER I of the external National final exam: Life Processes in Plants and Animals and Environmental Studies. It also includes complete notes on the Grade 11 Environmental Studies component of the Grade 12 Paper 1. Both PART 1 and PART 2 Grade 12 study guides offer: Comprehensive NOTES per module, Questions and ‘Rapid fires’ per module and Detailed memos. These 3 in 1 study guides offer thoroughly researched, NEW material which is relevant, accessible and enjoyable. The content is comprehensive, yet very learner-friendly. The graded questions (and answers) provided for each unit secure thorough mastery of the challenges of this major subject and the ‘Rapid fire’ questions at the end of each module test and ensure the consolidation of essential terminology. By working systematically throughout the year, grade 12 learners of varying abilities and learning styles are inspired to achieve excellent results.

This superb edition of Hamlet for South African learners gives you all that you need for success in tests and exams. Features include: the full text of the play with clear notes and illustrations alongside it; an introduction to the background and themes; a short, fascinating account of Shakespeare and his times; a glossary of literary terms that are invaluable for interpreting and answering questions well; a very clear plot summary; and excellent notes on the characters exam-style questions, with suggested answers, plus guidance on answering essay questions well ideas for further activities linked to the curriculum.

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Fully CAPS compliant with opportunities for exam practice and assessment. A complete programme of assessment is provided.

Used and tested in schools throughout South Africa, supports and engages learners for success.

What makes the Platinum Natural sciences course unique? Skills focus pages cover process skills prescribed by CAPS and give learners opportunity to practice each new skill; high-quality artwork and real-life photographs enhance visual literacy and make the subject matter more accessible; key words boxes throughout the text and science language practice at the end of each topic makes scientific language accessible for learners; key concepts at the end of each unit and topic revisions reinforce new content and concepts; more resources pages make the subject interesting and applicable to everyday life. Platinum - simply superior: Superior CAPS coverage and written by expert authors; superior illustrations and activities to improve results and motivate learners; superior teacher support to save time and make teaching easy, including photocopiable worksheets; superior quality = exam success!

This book covers the Grade 11 CAPS curriculum as implemented in 2013. It offers: Comprehensive NOTES per module, Questions, ‘Rapid fires’ per module and Detailed memos. The notes, questions and answers in this book transform a content-heavy Grade 11 curriculum into manageable and accessible study material. The explanations are clear-cut and easy to comprehend. Learners are given an insight into the linked interaction of all living things. Bulleted summaries and clear diagrams enhance the learning experience and boost understanding of challenging topics. The graded questions (and answers) provided for each unit secure thorough mastery of the challenges of this major subject and the ‘Rapid fire’ questions at the end of each module test and ensure the consolidation of essential terminology. Extension questions develop the learner’s examination skills and perception of the biological world. This study guide advantages learners of all levels of ability to achieve their best results.

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This edition of Hamlet is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work.
About the Series:
Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.