FLT3701 Assignment 2 2023 - DUE 24 July 2023

FLT3701 Assignment 2 2023 - DUE 24 July 2023 [Document subtitle] [COMPANY NAME] [Company address] FLT3701 Assignment 2 2023 QUESTION 1: Read the scenario below, then answer the questions that follow: In Mrs Selepe’ s Grade 3 class, the learners are seated in a reading circle. Each learner has an English text as a First Additional Language reading book. They proceed to read the text out aloud chorally. Initially, an observer may think that the learners are reading well, with an accent from their home language. However, the more you listen, the more it becomes clear that the learners are not using the correct intonation. When the teacher questions them on the content of the story they are reading, the majority cannot answer appropriately. They do not understand what they are reading and are unable to derive meaning from the text. The children are simply “word calling” or “barking at print”. Adapted from Hugo and Lenyai (2016), Teaching English as a First Additional Language 1.1 The above scenario illustrates that, while decoding is an important and necessary skill in reading development, it does not automatically result in enhanced reading comprehension skills. Provide THREE (3) reasons why you agree or disagree with this statement. (10) 1.1.1 Lack of vocabulary knowledge: Decoding skills allow learners to pronounce individual words, but without a strong vocabulary, they may struggle to understand the meaning of those words within the context of a sentence or passage. Reading comprehension requires the ability to recognize and comprehend a wide range of words, including their multiple meanings and nuances. 1.1.2 Insufficient background knowledge: Reading comprehension is greatly influenced by a reader's background knowledge and experiences. If learners do not have prior knowledge related to the topic or content of the text, they may struggle to make connections, infer meaning, or engage in critical thinking while reading. Decoding skills alone cannot compensate for the lack of background knowledge necessary for comprehension. 1.1.3 Limited comprehension strategies: Effective readers employ various comprehension strategies, such as making predictions, asking questions, making inferences, and summarizing. Decoding skills alone do not provide learners with the necessary strategies to actively engage with the text, monitor their understanding, and make meaning from the information presented. Without these strategie