FLT3701 assignment 2 due 26 Oct 2023

In Mrs Selepe’ s Grade 3 class, the learners are seated in a reading circle. Each learner has an English text as a First Additional Language reading book. They proceed to read the text out aloud chorally. Initially, an observer may think that the learners are reading well, with an accent from their home language. However, the more you listen, the more it becomes clear that the learners are not using the correct intonation. When the teacher questions them on the content of the story they are reading, the majority cannot answer appropriately. They do not understand what they are reading and are unable to derive meaning from the text. The children are simply “word calling” or “barking at print”. Adapted from Hugo and Lenyai (2016), Teaching English as a First Additional Language 1.1 The above scenario illustrates that, while decoding is an important and necessary skill in reading development, it does not automatically result in enhanced reading comprehension skills. Provide THREE (3) reasons why you agree or disagree with this statement. (10) 1.2 Describe how the use of the following strategies can enhance reading with understanding: 1.2.1 Phonological awareness 1.2.2 Frame of reference 1.2.3 Images and pictures (9) 1.3 Briefly explain how Grade 3 learners’ reading levels can have an impact on their learning in Grade 4 and in the higher grades, where English is the language of teaching and learning (LoLT). Give TWO (2) reasons. (4) 1.4 What do the phrases “word calling” or “barking at print” mean? (2)...