QR Access Code: 0c18680a
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Jan/Feb 2022
EML1501
EMERGENT LITERACY
Duration: 3 Hours 100 Marks
EXAMINERS:
FIRST : Mrs. P.S. Makhura
SECOND: Dr SG Le Roux QR Access Code: 0c18680a
This paper consists of 08 pages.
Instructions:
This examination paper consists of FIVE compulsory questions:
Question 1: 10 marks
Question 2: 10 marks
Question 3: 25 marks
Question 4: 23 marks
Question 5: 32 mark
You have to answer all the questions.
Answer all questions in English.
Ensure that you number your answers correctly, as indicated in the examination paper.
If you type your answers, type in Arial 12 pt.
If you write your answers, please write neatly and legible.
Handwritten paper-based answer sheets must be scanned and converted into a single PDF formatted
document. Ensure that you scan all the pages in the correct order. Ensure that you save your PDF as: module
number, Exam and student number, i.e. Exam 123456.
Please ensure that you do not upload a read-only file, as our online marking application cannot mark read-only
documents.
Ensure that you upload within the prescribed 3 hours timeframe.
To upload your PDF document, access the myUnisa landing page and click on “Exams Login and download
my Exam Question Paper”. Log in with your student number and myUnisa password.
Find the module code EML1501 and click on the link to submit your answer file. Take note that the link will only
display if the examination session is still open for submission.
Remember to read and accept the Declaration of Honesty when you upload.
PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS OFFENCE. STUDENTS WHO COPY DIRECTLY FROM THE STUDY GUIDE, THE
INTERNET OR FELLOW STUDENTS WILL FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
To finalise your submission, you need to click on the CONTINUE button.
This examination question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa
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, QR Access Code: 0c18680a
NB. Question 1 is a multiple-choice question.
Choose the most appropriate answer in each question below. Write the correct
symbol next to the question, for example, 1.11. A.
QUESTION 1: (10)
Answer the following multiple choice questions
1.1 Ms. Seme, a parent wants to enroll her child to grade one but not sure which
language her child should take as LoLT. The child is exposed to three different
languages at home. Which one of the following is most appropriate advice that you
would give to Ms. Seme?
1.To enroll her to any school she likes.
2. To check which language does the child understand better.
3. To consider the language that is spoken in their surroundings.
4. To consider the language spoken by her father.
1.2 During play, Ms. Masina, a grade one teacher usually groups her children
according to the first sound of their names. She doesn’t tell them which groups they
should go to but the children need to figure out for themselves. She simply says, “all
those with names starting with “T” should stand on my right hand side, etc.”
Identify the reading skills that Ms. Masina is developing with the above activity:
1.Vocabulary
2. Comprehension
3. Word recognition
4. Phonological awareness
1.3 Choose one term below that relates to this statement: “This is when children
become aware that language can be broken into words, syllables, and smaller
units of sounds.
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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Jan/Feb 2022
EML1501
EMERGENT LITERACY
Duration: 3 Hours 100 Marks
EXAMINERS:
FIRST : Mrs. P.S. Makhura
SECOND: Dr SG Le Roux QR Access Code: 0c18680a
This paper consists of 08 pages.
Instructions:
This examination paper consists of FIVE compulsory questions:
Question 1: 10 marks
Question 2: 10 marks
Question 3: 25 marks
Question 4: 23 marks
Question 5: 32 mark
You have to answer all the questions.
Answer all questions in English.
Ensure that you number your answers correctly, as indicated in the examination paper.
If you type your answers, type in Arial 12 pt.
If you write your answers, please write neatly and legible.
Handwritten paper-based answer sheets must be scanned and converted into a single PDF formatted
document. Ensure that you scan all the pages in the correct order. Ensure that you save your PDF as: module
number, Exam and student number, i.e. Exam 123456.
Please ensure that you do not upload a read-only file, as our online marking application cannot mark read-only
documents.
Ensure that you upload within the prescribed 3 hours timeframe.
To upload your PDF document, access the myUnisa landing page and click on “Exams Login and download
my Exam Question Paper”. Log in with your student number and myUnisa password.
Find the module code EML1501 and click on the link to submit your answer file. Take note that the link will only
display if the examination session is still open for submission.
Remember to read and accept the Declaration of Honesty when you upload.
PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS OFFENCE. STUDENTS WHO COPY DIRECTLY FROM THE STUDY GUIDE, THE
INTERNET OR FELLOW STUDENTS WILL FACE DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
To finalise your submission, you need to click on the CONTINUE button.
This examination question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa
1
, QR Access Code: 0c18680a
NB. Question 1 is a multiple-choice question.
Choose the most appropriate answer in each question below. Write the correct
symbol next to the question, for example, 1.11. A.
QUESTION 1: (10)
Answer the following multiple choice questions
1.1 Ms. Seme, a parent wants to enroll her child to grade one but not sure which
language her child should take as LoLT. The child is exposed to three different
languages at home. Which one of the following is most appropriate advice that you
would give to Ms. Seme?
1.To enroll her to any school she likes.
2. To check which language does the child understand better.
3. To consider the language that is spoken in their surroundings.
4. To consider the language spoken by her father.
1.2 During play, Ms. Masina, a grade one teacher usually groups her children
according to the first sound of their names. She doesn’t tell them which groups they
should go to but the children need to figure out for themselves. She simply says, “all
those with names starting with “T” should stand on my right hand side, etc.”
Identify the reading skills that Ms. Masina is developing with the above activity:
1.Vocabulary
2. Comprehension
3. Word recognition
4. Phonological awareness
1.3 Choose one term below that relates to this statement: “This is when children
become aware that language can be broken into words, syllables, and smaller
units of sounds.
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