IFP3701
ASSIGNMENT 4 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 16 JULY 2025
,Inclusive education in Foundation Phase
QUESTION 1 (25 marks)
1.1 Four Stages of Reading Development in the Foundation Phase (4)
1. Emergent Reading: Children begin to understand that print carries meaning.
They may pretend to read and recognize some letters or words.
2. Early Reading: Learners start decoding simple words, recognize high-frequency
words, and use illustrations to support meaning.
3. Transitional Reading: Learners begin reading with more fluency and accuracy.
They can use different strategies to make meaning.
4. Fluent Reading: Readers can read independently with confidence, accuracy,
and comprehension.
1.2 Phonemic Awareness and Its Importance (3)
Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds
(phonemes) in spoken words.
Importance:
It helps learners decode new words while reading.
It builds a foundation for spelling and word recognition.
1.3 Difference Between Shared Reading and Guided Reading (5)
Shared Reading is a group activity where the teacher reads a text aloud while
learners follow, often with a big book. The focus is on enjoyment, modeling
reading behavior, and exposing learners to rich language.
Guided Reading involves small groups of learners reading at their instructional
level with teacher support. The focus is on building reading strategies and
comprehension.
1.4 Two Ways to Assess Reading Fluency (4)
, 1. Running Record: Tracks accuracy, errors, and self-corrections while the learner
reads aloud.
2. Oral Reading Rate: Measuring how many words a learner reads correctly per
minute.
1.5 Importance of Reading Aloud Daily in the Foundation Phase (5)
Exposes learners to rich vocabulary.
Develops listening and comprehension skills.
Models fluent reading.
Encourages a love for reading.
Builds background knowledge for better understanding.
1.6 Purpose and Effectiveness of a Reading Corner (4)
Purpose: To provide a comfortable and inviting space for independent or small-
group reading.
Making it effective: Use age-appropriate and diverse books, comfortable
seating, visual displays (e.g., posters), and rotate books regularly to keep interest
high.
QUESTION 2 (25 marks)
Case Study: Writing Barriers – Lebogang
2.1 Signs Indicating Writing Barriers (3)
Incorrect pencil grip and hand pain.
Uneven letter size and spacing.
Letter reversals (e.g., “b” and “d”) and incomplete work.
2.2 Possible Reasons for Letter Reversals and Spacing Issues (3)
ASSIGNMENT 4 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 16 JULY 2025
,Inclusive education in Foundation Phase
QUESTION 1 (25 marks)
1.1 Four Stages of Reading Development in the Foundation Phase (4)
1. Emergent Reading: Children begin to understand that print carries meaning.
They may pretend to read and recognize some letters or words.
2. Early Reading: Learners start decoding simple words, recognize high-frequency
words, and use illustrations to support meaning.
3. Transitional Reading: Learners begin reading with more fluency and accuracy.
They can use different strategies to make meaning.
4. Fluent Reading: Readers can read independently with confidence, accuracy,
and comprehension.
1.2 Phonemic Awareness and Its Importance (3)
Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds
(phonemes) in spoken words.
Importance:
It helps learners decode new words while reading.
It builds a foundation for spelling and word recognition.
1.3 Difference Between Shared Reading and Guided Reading (5)
Shared Reading is a group activity where the teacher reads a text aloud while
learners follow, often with a big book. The focus is on enjoyment, modeling
reading behavior, and exposing learners to rich language.
Guided Reading involves small groups of learners reading at their instructional
level with teacher support. The focus is on building reading strategies and
comprehension.
1.4 Two Ways to Assess Reading Fluency (4)
, 1. Running Record: Tracks accuracy, errors, and self-corrections while the learner
reads aloud.
2. Oral Reading Rate: Measuring how many words a learner reads correctly per
minute.
1.5 Importance of Reading Aloud Daily in the Foundation Phase (5)
Exposes learners to rich vocabulary.
Develops listening and comprehension skills.
Models fluent reading.
Encourages a love for reading.
Builds background knowledge for better understanding.
1.6 Purpose and Effectiveness of a Reading Corner (4)
Purpose: To provide a comfortable and inviting space for independent or small-
group reading.
Making it effective: Use age-appropriate and diverse books, comfortable
seating, visual displays (e.g., posters), and rotate books regularly to keep interest
high.
QUESTION 2 (25 marks)
Case Study: Writing Barriers – Lebogang
2.1 Signs Indicating Writing Barriers (3)
Incorrect pencil grip and hand pain.
Uneven letter size and spacing.
Letter reversals (e.g., “b” and “d”) and incomplete work.
2.2 Possible Reasons for Letter Reversals and Spacing Issues (3)
