, CHL2601 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE 6
June 2025;100% CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
QUESTION 1 (24 marks)
1.1 In a brief discussion, answer the questions below:
1.1.1 In your own words, define the term ‘literacy’.
(2 marks)
Answer:
Literacy refers to the ability to read, write, understand, and communicate
effectively using written language. It includes the skills to decode written words,
comprehend texts, and express thoughts clearly through writing and speaking.
1.1.2 In your own words, define the term ‘emergent literacy’.
(2 marks)
Answer:
Emergent literacy is the developmental stage where young children begin to
understand and engage with reading and writing even before they can read or write
in the conventional sense. It includes activities like listening to stories, recognizing
letters, and pretending to read or write.
1.1.3 Critically discuss how technology has influenced literacy in the current
state of education.
(2 marks)
Answer:
Technology has transformed literacy by introducing digital tools that support
interactive and multimodal learning. Learners now engage with texts through e-
books, educational apps, and online platforms, enhancing their reading and writing
skills. However, over-reliance on screens may also reduce deep reading and critical
thinking, presenting a challenge for traditional literacy development.
June 2025;100% CORRECT AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS
QUESTION 1 (24 marks)
1.1 In a brief discussion, answer the questions below:
1.1.1 In your own words, define the term ‘literacy’.
(2 marks)
Answer:
Literacy refers to the ability to read, write, understand, and communicate
effectively using written language. It includes the skills to decode written words,
comprehend texts, and express thoughts clearly through writing and speaking.
1.1.2 In your own words, define the term ‘emergent literacy’.
(2 marks)
Answer:
Emergent literacy is the developmental stage where young children begin to
understand and engage with reading and writing even before they can read or write
in the conventional sense. It includes activities like listening to stories, recognizing
letters, and pretending to read or write.
1.1.3 Critically discuss how technology has influenced literacy in the current
state of education.
(2 marks)
Answer:
Technology has transformed literacy by introducing digital tools that support
interactive and multimodal learning. Learners now engage with texts through e-
books, educational apps, and online platforms, enhancing their reading and writing
skills. However, over-reliance on screens may also reduce deep reading and critical
thinking, presenting a challenge for traditional literacy development.
