HLT3701
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, Home language Teaching
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 What is a Language-Rich Environment? (5 marks)
A language-rich environment is a setting where children are surrounded by verbal and
written language that encourages them to interact, explore, and engage in
communication. It includes opportunities to listen, speak, read, and write throughout the
day. This environment fosters language development through conversations,
storytelling, print-rich surroundings, and exposure to varied vocabulary in meaningful
contexts.
1.1.2 Two Classroom Activities to Develop a Language-Rich Classroom (6 marks)
Activity 1: Story Circle Time
The teacher reads a story aloud, encouraging children to predict outcomes and
discuss characters. After the story, learners are asked to retell it in their own
words using puppets or drawings.
Objective: To develop listening, speaking, and sequencing skills.
Activity 2: Vocabulary Wall
A wall in the classroom features new words each week. Children contribute
words they hear in stories or conversations. Each word includes a picture,
definition, and sentence example.
Objective: To build vocabulary and word usage in context.
1.1.3 Four Resources for the Classroom Walls (4 marks)
1. Alphabet charts made from recycled cardboard and magazine pictures.
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, Home language Teaching
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 What is a Language-Rich Environment? (5 marks)
A language-rich environment is a setting where children are surrounded by verbal and
written language that encourages them to interact, explore, and engage in
communication. It includes opportunities to listen, speak, read, and write throughout the
day. This environment fosters language development through conversations,
storytelling, print-rich surroundings, and exposure to varied vocabulary in meaningful
contexts.
1.1.2 Two Classroom Activities to Develop a Language-Rich Classroom (6 marks)
Activity 1: Story Circle Time
The teacher reads a story aloud, encouraging children to predict outcomes and
discuss characters. After the story, learners are asked to retell it in their own
words using puppets or drawings.
Objective: To develop listening, speaking, and sequencing skills.
Activity 2: Vocabulary Wall
A wall in the classroom features new words each week. Children contribute
words they hear in stories or conversations. Each word includes a picture,
definition, and sentence example.
Objective: To build vocabulary and word usage in context.
1.1.3 Four Resources for the Classroom Walls (4 marks)
1. Alphabet charts made from recycled cardboard and magazine pictures.
