ENG1503 ASSIGNMENT 1 FOR 1STS EM 2025

QUESTION 1 1.1 Discuss the target audience of this text and justify your response on your choice of the target audience. [5 Marks] Identification of the target audience = 1 mark Reason = 2 marks Language and structure = 2 marks 1.2. In your opinion, what are the four (4) ways in which teaching literacy can lead to misinformation? (150 words) [10 Marks] Four ways teaching literacy has led to misinformation (4 x 2 = 8 marks) Language and structure = 2 marks 1.3. In your own words, summarise the text in four (4) discussion points. (150 words) [10 Marks] Discussion points (4 X 2 = 8 marks) Language and structure = 2 marks 1.4. Indicate THREE (3) unique examples of informal language in the text. Justify why each example is informal. [10 Marks] Each example = 3 marks Marks for justification = 3 marks Language and structure = 4 marks 1.5. Explain THREE (3) effects of misinformation from the given text? In addition, reflect on your personal experiences with fake news, discussing how it has impacted you or those around you. [15 Marks] Explanations = 6 marks Discussions of personal experiences = 5 marks Language and structure = 4 marks [Total = 50 Marks]