Grade 12 Essay writing

Family comes first. Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive/Descriptive/Narrative  If reflective, the essay should convey the writer's/candidate's reactions and feelings.  If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint for or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments to support and substantiate his/her view. The conclusion should be a strong, clear and convincing statement of the writer's opinion.  If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and clearly analysed in the essay. The candidate must provide supporting evidence for his/her arguments. The candidate may come to a particular conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include recommendations.  If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words, using as many senses as possible to make the description clear.  If narrative, the essay must have a strong story line and an interesting ending.