TMS3719 assignment 4 solutions 2025

TMS3719: TEACHING ADDITIONAL
LANGUAGES IN THE FET PHASE
ASSESSMENT 04
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Module code: TMS3719

Hereby declare the following:

I understand UNISA’s policy on plagiarism. This assessment is my original work,
produced by myself. I have duly acknowledged all the other people’s work (both
electronic and print) through the proper reference techniques, as stipulated in this
module.
I have not copied work of others and handed it in as my own. I have also not made my
work available to any fellow students to submit as their own.

Signature: Date: 2025

, (Question 1
1.1 How Effective Are Pre-reading Activities Like Scanning and Skimming?
1.1.1. Scanning

 Definition: Quickly searching through a text to find specific details without reading
every word.


 Advantages:
o Improves Focused Reading: Helps students quickly locate facts like names, dates, or
keywords, which is important when working with informational texts such as
newspapers.
o Builds Analytical Skills: Learners learn to identify keywords or signals that guide
them to important parts, encouraging critical reading habits.
o Saves Time: In exams or classwork, scanning allows students to find information fast
and manage their time effectively.
o Boosts Confidence: When students find the correct data, they feel more capable of
handling complex texts independently.
o Enhances Comprehension: Focusing on specific details helps students connect ideas
and better understand the factual content, aiding follow-up questions or discussions.


1.1.2. Skimming


 Definition: Rapidly reading a text to understand the main idea or overall message,
without focusing on every detail.


 Advantages:
o Prepares for In-depth Reading: Provides an overview of the structure and main
themes, helping students target their detailed reading better.
o Strengthens Main Idea Recognition: Learners learn to distinguish key ideas from
supporting details, which improves their ability to synthesize information.
o Encourages Critical Previewing: Recognizing headings, introductory, and
concluding sentences helps students preview content and understand complex or
lengthy texts.
o Supports Note-taking: Identifying important sections makes it easier to focus on
relevant parts and create organized notes.

, o Promotes Active Engagement: Recognizing the structure and purpose of the text
improves overall comprehension and retention.


1.2 How to Use the Extract to Teach Scanning and Skimming

 Introduction:


o I would use this extract as a practical tool to show learners how to effectively apply
scanning and skimming techniques to extract key information and understand the
main ideas.
o The well-structured format with headings, paragraphs, and key points makes it ideal
for modeling these skills.


 Teaching Skimming:


o Method:
 Show students how to quickly read titles, subheadings, and the first and last sentences
of paragraphs to get the overall message.
 Encourage them to identify recurring themes like online dangers, privacy, and
responsibility, as well as tone.


o Example:
 Ask learners to skim the entire extract to answer, “What is the main message about
online safety for teenagers?”
 Highlight how words like “danger,” “risk,” “privacy,” and “responsibility” help them
infer the article’s purpose.


o Outcome:
 Learners will be able to quickly determine whether a text is relevant and focus on the
sections that contain important details.