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ENG2611 EXAMINATION
DUE DATE: 26 JANUARY 2023 (19:00)
QUESTION 1
1.1. Imagine that you are in an English First Additional Language (EFAL) classroom giving
your learners guidance on how to study one of their prescribed literary texts. Choose a literary
text that you have taught or studied to explain how you would use one of the critical reading
strategies to assist your learners understand such text better. Your answer should not exceed
120 words.
1.2. How would you ensure that all the learners are accommodated in a multicultural
classroom? Discuss your answer by citing one of the principles of a good multicultural
curriculum. Your answer should not exceed 80 words. In your answer, explain how you would
use one of the principles of a good multicultural curriculum. Your answer should not exceed
80 words.
1.3. What could be the benefits of using technology platforms, such as WhatsApp, for your
students when they read and study a literary setwork for group-work? Your answer should be
between 40 and 60 words.
1.4 Analyse each of the scenarios presented below and answer the accompanying questions:
1.4.1 ‘A mother talking to her child about the need to reduce the time the child spends on their
PlayStation games and focus more on schoolwork’. What tone would the mother use here? (2)
1.4.2 ‘A school principal is requesting teachers to concentrate on supporting learners
emotionally in addition to supporting them cognitively.’ Describe the setting in the situation.
1.4.3 ‘The Chief Invigilator at an exam writing centre explaining how first examiners and
moderators should conduct the assessment of the English Paper for the final examinations.
What do we call the type of technical terminology that would likely be used by the Chief
Invigilator here?
QUESTION 2
Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
2.1 Identify and explain at least two possible themes that the speaker explores in the above
poem.
2.2 Quote two phrases which talk to the speaker’s favourable attitude towards his subject in
the second stanza.
2.3 Why would you say that there is a change in tone with what the speaker said in stanza 4?
2.4 What is your understanding of the ‘spirit of Ubuntu’ in stanza 4?
2.5 Refer to stanza 6, “I dream of your children playing together safely under the South African
sun.” What is the speaker alluding to in the context of the history of South Africa? Provide a
brief explanation (Do not exceed 40 words).
2.6 What does the speaker imply by ‘rainbow nation’ in stanza 6? Briefly explain.
2.7 In your opinion, why is the speaker emphasising ‘at night’ when referencing his dreams
about the ‘beloved’ country?
2.8 In the context of a multiracial class of learners, what message would you share with your
learners after going through this poem?’
QUESTION 3
Leland et al. (2013) states that today and tomorrow’s students need to find a way to make
traditional and classic literature fit into a technological world. Using this assertion, write an
essay in which you discuss the significance of technology in teaching and learning literary
texts and how you would encourage your own students to integrate technology into their own
learning.
ENG2611 EXAMINATION
DUE DATE: 26 JANUARY 2023 (19:00)
QUESTION 1
1.1. Imagine that you are in an English First Additional Language (EFAL) classroom giving
your learners guidance on how to study one of their prescribed literary texts. Choose a literary
text that you have taught or studied to explain how you would use one of the critical reading
strategies to assist your learners understand such text better. Your answer should not exceed
120 words.
1.2. How would you ensure that all the learners are accommodated in a multicultural
classroom? Discuss your answer by citing one of the principles of a good multicultural
curriculum. Your answer should not exceed 80 words. In your answer, explain how you would
use one of the principles of a good multicultural curriculum. Your answer should not exceed
80 words.
1.3. What could be the benefits of using technology platforms, such as WhatsApp, for your
students when they read and study a literary setwork for group-work? Your answer should be
between 40 and 60 words.
1.4 Analyse each of the scenarios presented below and answer the accompanying questions:
1.4.1 ‘A mother talking to her child about the need to reduce the time the child spends on their
PlayStation games and focus more on schoolwork’. What tone would the mother use here? (2)
1.4.2 ‘A school principal is requesting teachers to concentrate on supporting learners
emotionally in addition to supporting them cognitively.’ Describe the setting in the situation.
1.4.3 ‘The Chief Invigilator at an exam writing centre explaining how first examiners and
moderators should conduct the assessment of the English Paper for the final examinations.
What do we call the type of technical terminology that would likely be used by the Chief
Invigilator here?
QUESTION 2
Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow.
2.1 Identify and explain at least two possible themes that the speaker explores in the above
poem.
2.2 Quote two phrases which talk to the speaker’s favourable attitude towards his subject in
the second stanza.
2.3 Why would you say that there is a change in tone with what the speaker said in stanza 4?
2.4 What is your understanding of the ‘spirit of Ubuntu’ in stanza 4?
2.5 Refer to stanza 6, “I dream of your children playing together safely under the South African
sun.” What is the speaker alluding to in the context of the history of South Africa? Provide a
brief explanation (Do not exceed 40 words).
2.6 What does the speaker imply by ‘rainbow nation’ in stanza 6? Briefly explain.
2.7 In your opinion, why is the speaker emphasising ‘at night’ when referencing his dreams
about the ‘beloved’ country?
2.8 In the context of a multiracial class of learners, what message would you share with your
learners after going through this poem?’
QUESTION 3
Leland et al. (2013) states that today and tomorrow’s students need to find a way to make
traditional and classic literature fit into a technological world. Using this assertion, write an
essay in which you discuss the significance of technology in teaching and learning literary
texts and how you would encourage your own students to integrate technology into their own
learning.
