, IFP3701 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 (828929)- DUE 16 July 2025; 100%
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QUESTION 1 (25 marks)
1.1 List and briefly describe four (4) stages of reading development in
the Foundation Phase. (4)
1. Emergent Reading Stage:
At this stage, children begin to understand that print carries
meaning. They learn how to handle books, recognize some letters,
and mimic reading behaviors.
2. Early Reading Stage:
Learners start to match sounds to letters and decode simple words.
They begin to read simple texts with support and recognize high-
frequency words.
3. Developing Reading Stage:
Children can read more complex sentences with greater fluency.
They develop comprehension skills and begin to read
independently for meaning.
4. Fluent Reading Stage:
Learners read smoothly, accurately, and with expression. They can
comprehend a variety of texts and begin to read for learning and
enjoyment.
1.2 What is phonemic awareness? Give 2 reasons why phonemic
awareness is important in early reading instruction. (3)
Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate
individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words.
Semester 1 2025 (828929)- DUE 16 July 2025; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations.
QUESTION 1 (25 marks)
1.1 List and briefly describe four (4) stages of reading development in
the Foundation Phase. (4)
1. Emergent Reading Stage:
At this stage, children begin to understand that print carries
meaning. They learn how to handle books, recognize some letters,
and mimic reading behaviors.
2. Early Reading Stage:
Learners start to match sounds to letters and decode simple words.
They begin to read simple texts with support and recognize high-
frequency words.
3. Developing Reading Stage:
Children can read more complex sentences with greater fluency.
They develop comprehension skills and begin to read
independently for meaning.
4. Fluent Reading Stage:
Learners read smoothly, accurately, and with expression. They can
comprehend a variety of texts and begin to read for learning and
enjoyment.
1.2 What is phonemic awareness? Give 2 reasons why phonemic
awareness is important in early reading instruction. (3)
Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate
individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words.
