EML1501 Assignment 4
PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 30
September 2025
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[School]
[Course title]
, EML1501 Assignment 4 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 30 September 2025
Course
Emergent Literacy (EML1501)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Emergent Literacy
EML1501 Assignment 4 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 30 September 2025;
100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
QUESTION 1 [15] 1.1 Develop an overview that explores the significant role of parents in
fostering emergent literacy in young children. In your response demonstrate thorough
understanding of the concepts addressed in the study guide. Your overview should address the
following questions: (15) Your overview must be well-structured, clear, and reflect your ability to
think critically about the role of parents in the learning process of language acquisition. Use
specific examples from the text and refer to key concepts where relevant. The length of the
overview must be between 250 and 300 words. Address the following questions in your
overview with clear headings. • What is the role of parents in the promotion of emergent
literacy? • How can you identify a child who is emergent literate? • How does a child’s family
background affect his level of literacy?
QUESTION 2 [15] 2.1 “As a Grade R teacher, you are encouraged to use play as a way of
teaching language”. Briefly discuss three theories of play that are highlighted by Wood (2009:9).
(15) 6 In your response, address the following questions: • What is the role of play in language
learning? • Which type of play promotes social interaction amongst pre-school children? • How
can does play foster cognitive development? NB. Provide at least five points for each question.
QUESTION 3 [20] Study the pictures below and answer the questions. 3.1 Construct a Grade R
language learning activity from the provided pictures. (10) 3.2 Provide a brief explanation of the
learning technique depicted in the images. (4) 3.3 Indicate two skills that learners can develop
from given technique. (2) 3.4 Briefly discuss the significance of using the technique identified in
a grade R class. (4)
PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 30
September 2025
[Document subtitle]
[School]
[Course title]
, EML1501 Assignment 4 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 30 September 2025
Course
Emergent Literacy (EML1501)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Emergent Literacy
EML1501 Assignment 4 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 30 September 2025;
100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
QUESTION 1 [15] 1.1 Develop an overview that explores the significant role of parents in
fostering emergent literacy in young children. In your response demonstrate thorough
understanding of the concepts addressed in the study guide. Your overview should address the
following questions: (15) Your overview must be well-structured, clear, and reflect your ability to
think critically about the role of parents in the learning process of language acquisition. Use
specific examples from the text and refer to key concepts where relevant. The length of the
overview must be between 250 and 300 words. Address the following questions in your
overview with clear headings. • What is the role of parents in the promotion of emergent
literacy? • How can you identify a child who is emergent literate? • How does a child’s family
background affect his level of literacy?
QUESTION 2 [15] 2.1 “As a Grade R teacher, you are encouraged to use play as a way of
teaching language”. Briefly discuss three theories of play that are highlighted by Wood (2009:9).
(15) 6 In your response, address the following questions: • What is the role of play in language
learning? • Which type of play promotes social interaction amongst pre-school children? • How
can does play foster cognitive development? NB. Provide at least five points for each question.
QUESTION 3 [20] Study the pictures below and answer the questions. 3.1 Construct a Grade R
language learning activity from the provided pictures. (10) 3.2 Provide a brief explanation of the
learning technique depicted in the images. (4) 3.3 Indicate two skills that learners can develop
from given technique. (2) 3.4 Briefly discuss the significance of using the technique identified in
a grade R class. (4)
