2023 Life Orientation Gr 8 Nov Exam Memo PDF

Grade 8 Life Orientation November Examination 2023 Life Orientation Grade 8 November Examination MEMORANDUM Examiner/s: Mr Motsumi Time: 90...

Grade 8 Life Orientation November Examination 2023 Life Orientation Grade 8 November Examination MEMORANDUM Examiner/s: Mr Motsumi Time: 90 min Moderator: Ms Gordon Marks: 70 Mr Heger INSTRUCTIONS 1. This question paper consists of 4 sections, namely SECTION A, B, C & D. 2. Start each SECTION on a new page. 3. Read ALL the questions carefully. 4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in the question paper. 5. Answer Section A (Q1 & Q2) on page 1 of the answer booklet provided and Q6 on page 2 of your answer booklet. 6. Answer the remainder of the questions on the folio paper provided. 7. Leave a line after each answer when answering on the folio paper. 8. Look at the mark allocation for each question to determine how much you need to write. 9. Write in FULL sentences, unless otherwise stated. 10. This Examination consists of __ pages (including cover). 11. The examination question paper MUST be returned with the answer booklet. 12. It is in your best interest to write neatly and legibly. Page 1 of 7 Grade 8 Life Orientation November Examination 2023 Section A: Short Questions Section A (FILL IN ANSWERS ON THE ANSWER BOOKLET PROVIDED) Question 1: 1.1 There are 4 stages of addiction. The first one is “Experimentation”. List the remaining 3 that follow experimentation. (3) Experimentation: Trying out the substance for the first time. Regular use: When the substance is used more often (e.g., going to a party every weekend and drinking or drinking alone at home). Problem or risky use: Problems begin to arise as a result of using the substance and dangerous habits are formed (e.g., emotional, social and/or physical health problems may begin to arise. People may drink and drive or get bad school grades as a result). Dependence: Despite the obvious harm, the substance use is causing the person to become addicted to the substance and they are unable to just stop using it. 1.2 Identify 2 reasons why teenagers vape. (2) Their friends are vaping. All the flavour variations are marketed at teens. The belief that vaping is less harmful than cigarettes. 1.3 You are concerned that you are finding gaming to be addictive. Identify 3 symptoms that could indicate that your time spent gaming is excessive. (3) Obsession with internet games. Withdrawal symptoms when you are not able to play them. Building up tolerance (finding that you need to play them for longer periods of time). Trying to stop playing them, but finding it hard to do so. Losing interest in other things that you used to enjoy in life. Continuing to play despite problems. Lying to others about your internet gaming. Using internet games as a way of trying to deal with negative feelings and moods. Page 2 of 7 Grade 8 Life Orientation November Examination 2023 1.4 In your opinion, why is marijuana one of the most abused drugs by teens in South Africa, in other words, why is it such a popular choice? List 2 reasons and argue against each one. (4) Marks allocated for logical point and counterargument. For example: As one of the most abused drugs in the world, many people think that marijuana is not that harmful as it is a plant and therefore it is ‘natural’ and safe. However, this is not true as marijuana contains THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) that can lead to mind- altering effects. (2) In 2018 the South African Constitutional Court passed legislation that adults may use marijuana for private and personal use. However, selling or dealing in marijuana is still illegal under the age of 18. (2) 1.5 Two of your friends have had a serious argument. Provide them with 2 tips for restoration after conflict. (2) Do not be defensive. Avoid criticising the other person. Stay focused on the conflict at hand and do not attack a person’s character. Take responsibility for your part in the conflict. Do not let an argument linger before making amends, it just becomes more hurtful. Learn to apologise. Learn to forgive. 1.6 When we feel under threat, we tend to have four automatic reactions. Name and briefly explain each one. (4) Fight (to argue or get aggressive) Flight (denying the conflict exists or running away from it) Freeze (to disengage from the conflict) Fawn (acting in a way that pleases the other person in order to avoid any conflict) 1.7 Analyse why anger is seen as an emotion that is like the tip of an iceberg. Provide an example of a time when you have felt angry. What emotions were under the surface? (2) Typically, when we feel or express anger, this is the emotion that others see (like the tip of an iceberg), but there is actually a much larger structure of underlying emotions. I felt angry when I was left off a WhatsApp group. Underneath the anger, there was hurt and disappointment. Page 3 of 7 Grade 8 Life Orientation November Examination 2023 Question 2: Section C: Source-Based Questions Read the source below and answer the questions which follow: You’re not addicted to sugar, you’re addicted to an emotional state. By Malibongwe Tyilo, Daily Maverick, 09 April 2022 Is sugar addiction a thing? 1. There is now solid evidence in nonhuman animals showing that sugar and sweet reward can even be more rewarding and attractive than addictive drugs. 2. The authors of a new study conclude that “there is strong evidence of the existence of sugar addiction.” Their model demonstrates that five out of 11 criteria for SUD [substance use disorder] are met, specifically: use of larger amounts and for longer than intended, craving, hazardous use, tolerance, and withdrawal. 3. Continuous excessive consumption of sugar can be disastrous for human health for various reasons, one of the most important being that it might lead to obesity, which can open up a host of health complications. 4. “Sugar works with the reward centre in the brain, giving a temporary feeling of calm, relaxation and contentment; but it’s short-term,” says Mariam Forgan, a registered dietitian. She further describes sugar addiction as a secondary addiction to a primary emotional addiction: “Say, for example, you’re feeling anxious, and you don’t want to feel anxious. You might look for a distraction, and often it’s something crunchy, something that tastes good, the crunch sort of relieves a bit of the anxiety in the jaw. But it’s also just an escape from that moment in time, it’s a temporary sort of relief, like a drug.” 5. “You have to ask yourself, what emotion am I addicted to? Am I addicted to self-pity? Am I addicted to always feeling guilty? Do I create situations in my life so that I feel guilty so that I can reward myself with food? Everything can change once a person is aware of themselves, both their strengths and their shortcomings, then they can work with that,” says Forgan. 6. She also suggests avoiding situations where one is rushing around all day, skipping meals and surviving on caffeine: “Being in a constant state of rushing means that you’re distracted from how you’re truly feeling.” Adapted from: Tyilo, M. (2022) ‘You’re not addicted to sugar, you’re addicted to an emotional state’, Daily Maverick [Online], Available: https://bit.ly/3Q1UWJF [5 June 2022]. Page 4 of 7 Grade 8 Life Orientation November Examination 2023 Question 2 2.1 Use your own words to explain how research has shown that sugar addiction can be classified as an addiction (paragraph 2). (3) Many of the same behaviour patterns and effects are seen in people who are addicted to other substances and people who are addicted to sugar. There is an increased amount of sugar or other substance used over time, and with this comes tolerance and increased time spent on the habit, as well as cravings, a lack of concern for damaging or dangerous effects of the sugar or substance, and physical and emotional difficulties when it is removed or unavailable. 2.2 What is the main physical harm in consuming too much sugar (paragraph 3)? (1) Obesity 2.3 Explain the relationship between sugar and the reward centre of the brain (paragraph 4). (2) Sugar stimulates feelings of relaxation, happiness and calm but these do not last for long. 2.4 Why does Forgan describe sugar as an ‘escape’ (paragraph 4)? (2) It allows the person consuming sugar to temporarily put aside anxiety or other uncomfortable emotions. 2.5 If your friend said that they were finding it difficult to reduce how much sugar they consumed, what advice would you give them? Make at least three suggestions. Refer to paragraphs 5 and 6 as well as your own ideas. (2) Mark globally. A minimum of three ideas – some can be based on those in the text but at least one must be original. Page 5 of 7 Grade 8 Life Orientation November Examination 2023 Question 3: Remember to use paragraphs (Introduction – Body – Conclusion) Write an essay (of minimum 140 words – maximum 200 words) in which you explore the concept of boundaries in a relationship. In your essay, address the following: Provide an explanation of why boundaries are important in creating healthy, happy relationships. In your explanation, discuss useful steps to take in order to set a boundary effectively. Provide an example of where you have had to set a boundary in your own life. What was the outcome? (15) MARKING RUBRIC FOR QUESTION 6 CRITERIA LIMITED ADEQUATE PROFICIENT EXCELLENT 1&2 3&4 5&6 7 & 7+ 0-39 % 40-59 % 60-79 % 80-100 % Identification and 0-3 4-6 7-9 10- 12 /12 Explanation Boundaries Superficial Appropriate Meaningful Insightful explanation and the steps to take to explanation of explanation of explanation of of boundaries and set them effectively. boundaries and how boundaries and how boundaries and how how to set them BLOOMS (2, 3) to set them to set them to set them effectively. Comprehension effectively. effectively. effectively. Application 0 1 2 3 /3 Analysis & Evaluation using Undeveloped analysis Simplistic analysis Specific analysis and Rich and detailed own example and evaluation. and evaluation. evaluation. analysis and BLOOMS (4, 6) evaluation. Analysis Evaluation TOTAL /15 Question 4 Remember to use paragraphs (Introduction – Body – Conclusion) Write an essay (of minimum 140 words – maximum 200 words) in which you address the topic of addiction. In your essay, address the following: Why teenagers are prone to addiction (consider the developing teen brain in your answer). Identify one behaviour that you believe is addictive for you (e.g. social media scrolling, WhatsApp, gaming). Assess why you engage in this behaviour, the negative impact it has on your life and what you can do to stop it. (15) Page 6 of 7 Grade 8 Life Orientation November Examination 2023 MARKING RUBRIC FOR QUESTION 6 CRITERIA LIMITED ADEQUATE PROFICIENT EXCELLENT 1&2 3&4 5&6 7 & 7+ 0-39 % 40-59 % 60-79 % 80-100 % Explanation Teenage 0-2 3 4 5 /5 Brain Extremely limited Partially correct Credible explanation Rich and detailed BLOOMS (1 & 2) explanation of explanation of of prefrontal cortex explanation of Knowledge prefrontal cortex prefrontal cortex development, prefrontal cortex Comprehension development, development, hypersensitive development, hypersensitive reward hypersensitive reward centre in the hypersensitive centre in the teenage reward centre in the teenage brain. reward centre in the brain. teenage brain. teenage brain. Personal behaviour 0-5 6-8 9 - 11 12 - 15 /15 assessment Superficial answer Cursory answer Thorough answer Comprehensive BLOOMS (2, 3, 4, 6) regarding addictive regarding addictive regarding addictive answer regarding Comprehension behaviour, negative behaviour, negative behaviour, negative addictive behaviour, Application impact and ways to impact and ways to impact and ways to negative impact and Analysis stop. stop. stop. ways to stop. Evaluation TOTAL /20 Question 6: POSTER Choose one topic under Addiction and create a poster that you think would be effective in warning young students to stay away from that “addiction”. Use the back of your cover page (page 2 of your answer booklet) (10) TOTAL: 70 MARKS THE END ☺ Page 7 of 7