ENGLISH SHORT STORIES SHORT STORIES
SOUTH AFRICAN SHORT STORIES
Prescribed for IEB Grade 12
First Additional Language
Short Stories: Southern Africa and Beyond Compiled by S. Raditlhalo Soccer, romance, politics, ambition, teenage pregnancy, travel, murder, and more … From South Africa and Botswana to Ghana and Egypt, this anthology of stories from Africa’s top writers has it all! It includes: ƒƒtwenty modern stories from all over the African continent, with a special focus on southern Africa
ƒƒstories by prize-winners new and old
ƒƒcontextual questions for each story – with mark allocations – to make teaching easier (plus answers are available online at
www.oxford.co.za)
ƒƒnotes on writers to give learners insight into the people and the countries behind the stories – maps included
ƒƒhelp with difficult words right on the page which means learners can focus on the story itself.
Suitable for Grades 10 to 12 978 0 19 598308 1
Oxford Exam Success: English Short Stories prescribed for Grade 12
(2009–2016) S. Louw and A. Stephenson This study guide provides extra exam support for the 36 short stories prescribed
for English First Additional Language by the Department of Basic Education for 2009–2016. It includes: ƒƒa summary for each story, and study notes on character, theme, setting, and narrative techniques
ƒƒexam-style questions and answers to help learners practice for exams and assess their understanding
ƒƒa sample literature exam paper with memo to familiarise learners with its format in order to build exam confidence.
Suitable for Grades 10 to 12 e-pub
978 0 19 599045 4 978 0 19 907143 2
Grade 12 prescribed short story study notes, questions and answers are available individually for download from
www.oxford.co.za
Fresh, easy-to-read short stories suitable for Grades 7 to 9 provide learners with fun, local and classic texts at an age- appropriate language level. These collections are designed for reading for enjoyment, and include illustrations, glossary help and activities to guide further reflection.
Suitable for Grades 7 to 9 The Journey and other stories (Level 1)
e-pub
The Mechanic’s Son and other stories (Level 2) e-pub
Dream World and other stories (Level 3) e-pub
978 0 19 905578 4 978 0 19 599959 4 978 0 19 904891 5 978 0 19 904802 1 978 0 19 599651 7 978 0 19 599951 8
New Beginnings (2nd edition) Edited by R. Malan The second edition of this southern African collection of short stories features: 6 new stories (for a total of 20), an introduction linking to the new curriculum, and more activities to use in class or as homework practice. The short, punchy stories
featuring a range of styles (including the satirical, the lyrical and the humorous) will grab learners’ attention. Notes on stories and writers make teaching easy. Prescribed or approved in many provinces.
Suitable for Grades 8 to 12 978 0 19 576272 3
Oxford Exam Success: Short Stories in English for Grade 11 FAL from 2016
This Grade 11 First Additional Language Short Story Study Guide helps learners prepare for their exams. It includes: ƒƒƒ
ƒƒsummary notes on what each story is about and themes
ƒ ƒexplanations on the way each story is written, including: – genre – setting – characters
– the title – narrator – language usage
ƒƒexam-style questions with answers for self-assessment. Grade 11 FAL Study Guide
e-pub
978 0 19 041512 9 978 0 19 042257 8
SHORT STORY COLLECTIONS Compiled by B. Kneen
extra examination support for 15 of the 20 short stories in the anthology
24 Oxford University Press South Africa
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