January/February 2025
ENG2611
APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR FOUNDATION AND
INTERMEDIATE PHASE -
FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
Supplementary Examination Answers
All the Best!!
, SECTION A
Question 1: Identify the four basic elements of reading and provide a brief
explanation of each element. Do not simply duplicate the information in your
study guide – your explanations should be phrased in your own words and
demonstrate your own understanding of the concepts.
Reading involves four key elements that work together to help learners develop
literacy skills:
• Phonemic Awareness: This is the ability to recognise and manipulate the
sounds in words. It’s an essential step for learners to understand how words
are made up of smaller sounds.
• Phonics: This refers to the relationship between letters and the sounds they
represent. Phonics helps learners decode and read unfamiliar words.
• Vocabulary: Knowing the meaning of words is vital for understanding texts.
The more words a learner knows, the better they can interpret what they’re
reading.
• Comprehension: This is the ultimate goal of reading—understanding and
interpreting the meaning of a text. It involves connecting what’s being read to
what the learner already knows.
Question 2: Read the poem below and answer the questions based on the
poem:
"Motho Ke Motho Ka Batho Babang (A Person Is a Person Because of Other
People)" by Jeremy Cronin.
2.1. In a single sentence, explain what this poem is about.
The poem emphasises how people are shaped by their relationships and
connections with others, reflecting the philosophy of Ubuntu.
2.2. Write a paragraph in which you describe an appropriate pre-reading
activity that you could use for your learners if you were to teach this poem.
Explain why the activity you describe would be an effective one to use when
teaching this poem in particular – how does it relate to the poem's content and
ENG2611
APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR FOUNDATION AND
INTERMEDIATE PHASE -
FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
Supplementary Examination Answers
All the Best!!
, SECTION A
Question 1: Identify the four basic elements of reading and provide a brief
explanation of each element. Do not simply duplicate the information in your
study guide – your explanations should be phrased in your own words and
demonstrate your own understanding of the concepts.
Reading involves four key elements that work together to help learners develop
literacy skills:
• Phonemic Awareness: This is the ability to recognise and manipulate the
sounds in words. It’s an essential step for learners to understand how words
are made up of smaller sounds.
• Phonics: This refers to the relationship between letters and the sounds they
represent. Phonics helps learners decode and read unfamiliar words.
• Vocabulary: Knowing the meaning of words is vital for understanding texts.
The more words a learner knows, the better they can interpret what they’re
reading.
• Comprehension: This is the ultimate goal of reading—understanding and
interpreting the meaning of a text. It involves connecting what’s being read to
what the learner already knows.
Question 2: Read the poem below and answer the questions based on the
poem:
"Motho Ke Motho Ka Batho Babang (A Person Is a Person Because of Other
People)" by Jeremy Cronin.
2.1. In a single sentence, explain what this poem is about.
The poem emphasises how people are shaped by their relationships and
connections with others, reflecting the philosophy of Ubuntu.
2.2. Write a paragraph in which you describe an appropriate pre-reading
activity that you could use for your learners if you were to teach this poem.
Explain why the activity you describe would be an effective one to use when
teaching this poem in particular – how does it relate to the poem's content and
