EML1501 Assignment 4
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024
(651384) - DUE 27 September
2024
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, EML1501 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024
(651384) - DUE 27 September 2024
Question [40] 1.1 Learning to read and write are both
social and cognitive endeavours. Children learn from
parents, siblings, teachers and their peers. They copy
what they see from these knowledgeable others and also
make their own sense of the written words. Allow children
to scribble around and read their scribbles to you. Based
on the above excerpt, answer the following questions:
1.1a. Justify why reading is regarded as essential for
children’s social and cognitive development. (10) 1.1b.
Demonstrate your understanding of why reading and
writing are regarded as inseparable components of
literacy development. (10) 1.3 Differentiate between
shared reading and independent reading. (10) 1.4
Describe effective ways that a foundation phase teacher
should follow during reading aloud strategy. (10)
These questions focus on the importance of reading and writing in children's development, as
well as strategies for teaching reading effectively. Here’s a breakdown to help you answer each
question:
1.1a. Justify why reading is regarded as essential for children’s social and
cognitive development. (10 marks)
1. Cognitive Development:
o Language Acquisition: Reading enhances vocabulary, understanding of language
structure, and the ability to process complex ideas.
o Critical Thinking: Through reading, children learn to analyze, synthesize, and
evaluate information, which strengthens cognitive skills.
o Memory and Concentration: Regular reading helps improve memory retention
and focus, as it requires the child to remember and connect different parts of the
story.
o Creativity and Imagination: Reading exposes children to different worlds,
characters, and ideas, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.
2. Social Development:
o Cultural Awareness: Reading introduces children to diverse cultures, norms, and
values, which helps them understand and respect differences.
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024
(651384) - DUE 27 September
2024
CONTACT:
, EML1501 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024
(651384) - DUE 27 September 2024
Question [40] 1.1 Learning to read and write are both
social and cognitive endeavours. Children learn from
parents, siblings, teachers and their peers. They copy
what they see from these knowledgeable others and also
make their own sense of the written words. Allow children
to scribble around and read their scribbles to you. Based
on the above excerpt, answer the following questions:
1.1a. Justify why reading is regarded as essential for
children’s social and cognitive development. (10) 1.1b.
Demonstrate your understanding of why reading and
writing are regarded as inseparable components of
literacy development. (10) 1.3 Differentiate between
shared reading and independent reading. (10) 1.4
Describe effective ways that a foundation phase teacher
should follow during reading aloud strategy. (10)
These questions focus on the importance of reading and writing in children's development, as
well as strategies for teaching reading effectively. Here’s a breakdown to help you answer each
question:
1.1a. Justify why reading is regarded as essential for children’s social and
cognitive development. (10 marks)
1. Cognitive Development:
o Language Acquisition: Reading enhances vocabulary, understanding of language
structure, and the ability to process complex ideas.
o Critical Thinking: Through reading, children learn to analyze, synthesize, and
evaluate information, which strengthens cognitive skills.
o Memory and Concentration: Regular reading helps improve memory retention
and focus, as it requires the child to remember and connect different parts of the
story.
o Creativity and Imagination: Reading exposes children to different worlds,
characters, and ideas, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.
2. Social Development:
o Cultural Awareness: Reading introduces children to diverse cultures, norms, and
values, which helps them understand and respect differences.
