FLT3701
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 25 JULY 2025
, FLT3701 Assessment 2 Answers: Strategies for Teaching First Additional
Language
QUESTION 1 (30 marks)
1.1 Teacher Activities and Purposes
1.1.1 Pictures
Teacher Activity: Ms. Direko shows learners colorful pictures of common objects like
fruits, animals, and classroom items. She points to each picture and asks, "What is
this?" and encourages learners to respond in English. She then uses the word in a
sentence and asks learners to repeat. Purpose: To assess learners' vocabulary
recognition and ability to name everyday objects using English words.
1.1.2 Interactive Storytelling
Teacher Activity: Ms. Direko tells a simple story using puppets or role-play. During
storytelling, she pauses and asks learners to predict what might happen next or to
repeat key phrases. Purpose: To assess listening comprehension and learners' ability
to use context clues to understand vocabulary and respond to questions.
1.1.3 Songs
Teacher Activity: Ms. Direko teaches learners a simple song like "Head, Shoulders,
Knees and Toes." She sings and gestures, encouraging learners to join in with actions
and words. Purpose: To assess pronunciation, memory, and use of language in rhythm
and context, helping learners recall vocabulary in a fun way.
1.2 Evaluating Contextual Factors
1.2.1 Listening
Listening is the foundation for language learning. Young learners pick up new words,
accents, and sentence structure through listening. If listening activities are clear,
engaging, and repeated, learners understand better and build stronger language skills.
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 25 JULY 2025
, FLT3701 Assessment 2 Answers: Strategies for Teaching First Additional
Language
QUESTION 1 (30 marks)
1.1 Teacher Activities and Purposes
1.1.1 Pictures
Teacher Activity: Ms. Direko shows learners colorful pictures of common objects like
fruits, animals, and classroom items. She points to each picture and asks, "What is
this?" and encourages learners to respond in English. She then uses the word in a
sentence and asks learners to repeat. Purpose: To assess learners' vocabulary
recognition and ability to name everyday objects using English words.
1.1.2 Interactive Storytelling
Teacher Activity: Ms. Direko tells a simple story using puppets or role-play. During
storytelling, she pauses and asks learners to predict what might happen next or to
repeat key phrases. Purpose: To assess listening comprehension and learners' ability
to use context clues to understand vocabulary and respond to questions.
1.1.3 Songs
Teacher Activity: Ms. Direko teaches learners a simple song like "Head, Shoulders,
Knees and Toes." She sings and gestures, encouraging learners to join in with actions
and words. Purpose: To assess pronunciation, memory, and use of language in rhythm
and context, helping learners recall vocabulary in a fun way.
1.2 Evaluating Contextual Factors
1.2.1 Listening
Listening is the foundation for language learning. Young learners pick up new words,
accents, and sentence structure through listening. If listening activities are clear,
engaging, and repeated, learners understand better and build stronger language skills.
