TMS3716 Assignment 3
2024 (623358) - 25
June 2024
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Question 1
1.1 According to the CAPS, what are the important features of an oral presentation? (5 marks)
1.2 Explain how you would use an audio resource such as a news bulletin, a podcast and so on in your
home language classroom to teach speaking and integrate reading and writing with speaking in the
lesson. a. speaking (4 marks) b. reading (4 marks) c. writing (4 marks)
1.3 Design a speaking activity for your Grade 8 home language classroom and point out the important
features for each of the following phases: i) planning (researching and organising) (4 marks) and ii)
practising and presenting (4 marks) [25 marks]
Question 1
1.1 Important Features of an Oral Presentation According to CAPS
According to the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) in South Africa, the important features
of an oral presentation include:
1. Clear Structure: The presentation should have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
2. Relevance: The content should be relevant to the topic and audience.
3. Engagement: The speaker should engage the audience with eye contact, appropriate gestures, and vocal
variation.
4. Language Use: Appropriate and correct use of language, including grammar and vocabulary.
5. Confidence: The speaker should demonstrate confidence and clarity in delivery.
1.2 Using an Audio Resource to Teach Speaking, Integrate Reading, and Writing
Audio resources such as news bulletins and podcasts can be very effective tools in a home language classroom
to teach speaking and integrate reading and writing skills.
a. Speaking (4 marks)
1. Listening and Discussing: Play the audio resource and have students listen carefully. Follow up with a
class discussion on the content, encouraging students to express their opinions and thoughts.
2. Role-Playing: Assign roles based on the audio content and have students reenact the scenarios, which
helps them practice speaking in context.
, 3. Debates: Use topics from the audio resource for classroom debates, enhancing students' argumentative
speaking skills.
4. Summarizing: Ask students to summarize the audio content in their own words, which helps them
practice clear and concise speaking.
b. Reading (4 marks)
1. Transcripts: Provide transcripts of the audio for students to read along, improving their reading fluency
and comprehension.
2. Vocabulary Lists: Create vocabulary lists from the audio content and have students find these words in
the transcript.
3. Reading Aloud: Have students read the transcript aloud, which reinforces pronunciation and intonation.
4. Close Reading: Conduct close reading activities where students analyze the text for deeper
understanding.
c. Writing (4 marks)
1. Summarizing: Have students write summaries of the audio content, which aids in understanding and
condensing information.
2. Response Writing: Ask students to write their reactions or opinions about the audio content.
3. Creative Writing: Encourage students to create their own stories or news bulletins based on the themes
or events in the audio.
4. Note-Taking: Teach students to take effective notes while listening to the audio, which they can later
use to write reports or essays.
1.3 Designing a Speaking Activity for Grade 8 Home Language Classroom
Activity: Creating and Presenting a News Report
i) Planning (Researching and Organising) (4 marks)
1. Topic Selection: Students select a current event or topic of interest to research.
2. Research: Students gather information from various sources such as articles, books, and websites.
3. Outline Creation: Students create an outline for their news report, including an introduction, main
points, and conclusion.
2024 (623358) - 25
June 2024
[Company address]
,TMS3716 Assignment 3 2024 (623358) - 25 June 2024
Question 1
1.1 According to the CAPS, what are the important features of an oral presentation? (5 marks)
1.2 Explain how you would use an audio resource such as a news bulletin, a podcast and so on in your
home language classroom to teach speaking and integrate reading and writing with speaking in the
lesson. a. speaking (4 marks) b. reading (4 marks) c. writing (4 marks)
1.3 Design a speaking activity for your Grade 8 home language classroom and point out the important
features for each of the following phases: i) planning (researching and organising) (4 marks) and ii)
practising and presenting (4 marks) [25 marks]
Question 1
1.1 Important Features of an Oral Presentation According to CAPS
According to the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) in South Africa, the important features
of an oral presentation include:
1. Clear Structure: The presentation should have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
2. Relevance: The content should be relevant to the topic and audience.
3. Engagement: The speaker should engage the audience with eye contact, appropriate gestures, and vocal
variation.
4. Language Use: Appropriate and correct use of language, including grammar and vocabulary.
5. Confidence: The speaker should demonstrate confidence and clarity in delivery.
1.2 Using an Audio Resource to Teach Speaking, Integrate Reading, and Writing
Audio resources such as news bulletins and podcasts can be very effective tools in a home language classroom
to teach speaking and integrate reading and writing skills.
a. Speaking (4 marks)
1. Listening and Discussing: Play the audio resource and have students listen carefully. Follow up with a
class discussion on the content, encouraging students to express their opinions and thoughts.
2. Role-Playing: Assign roles based on the audio content and have students reenact the scenarios, which
helps them practice speaking in context.
, 3. Debates: Use topics from the audio resource for classroom debates, enhancing students' argumentative
speaking skills.
4. Summarizing: Ask students to summarize the audio content in their own words, which helps them
practice clear and concise speaking.
b. Reading (4 marks)
1. Transcripts: Provide transcripts of the audio for students to read along, improving their reading fluency
and comprehension.
2. Vocabulary Lists: Create vocabulary lists from the audio content and have students find these words in
the transcript.
3. Reading Aloud: Have students read the transcript aloud, which reinforces pronunciation and intonation.
4. Close Reading: Conduct close reading activities where students analyze the text for deeper
understanding.
c. Writing (4 marks)
1. Summarizing: Have students write summaries of the audio content, which aids in understanding and
condensing information.
2. Response Writing: Ask students to write their reactions or opinions about the audio content.
3. Creative Writing: Encourage students to create their own stories or news bulletins based on the themes
or events in the audio.
4. Note-Taking: Teach students to take effective notes while listening to the audio, which they can later
use to write reports or essays.
1.3 Designing a Speaking Activity for Grade 8 Home Language Classroom
Activity: Creating and Presenting a News Report
i) Planning (Researching and Organising) (4 marks)
1. Topic Selection: Students select a current event or topic of interest to research.
2. Research: Students gather information from various sources such as articles, books, and websites.
3. Outline Creation: Students create an outline for their news report, including an introduction, main
points, and conclusion.
