LSP1501
ASSIGNMENT 8 (PORTFOLIO EXAMINATION)..
DUE DATE: 5 SEPTEMEBER 2025..
PREVIEW:
SECTION A: MUSIC, DANCE AND DRAMA [40 MARKS]
ACTIVITY 1
1.1 Name two ways toddlers develop their musical skills (2 marks)
ANSWER:
1. Through listening and imitation: Toddlers develop musical skills by listening to songs, rhythms, and
melodies in their environment and imitating these sounds using their voice or simple instruments.
2. Through movement and play: Engaging in rhythmic movements, clapping, and dancing helps
toddlers internalise beat, rhythm, and timing.
1.2 Evaluation of Music – Supporting Other Learning Areas (6 marks)
ANSWER:
Development of Literacy:
Music supports literacy by enhancing phonological awareness. Singing songs with rhymes and repeated
patterns helps learners recognise sounds and syllables, which strengthens early reading and vocabulary
skills. For example, learners singing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” learn rhyme patterns and word
recognition.
Disclaimer:
Development of Numeracy:
The materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
Music develops
submitted numeracy
as original work orskills
usedbyin introducing concepts
violation of any likeinstitution's
academic counting, policies.
sequencing, and patterns.
The buyer is solely
responsible
Activities for how
such the materials
as clapping are used.
to beats, counting steps in a dance, or playing rhythmic instruments
reinforce understanding of numbers, addition, and patterns in a playful way. For example, clapping four
beats per measure teaches learners
ASSIGNMENT 8 (PORTFOLIO EXAMINATION)..
DUE DATE: 5 SEPTEMEBER 2025..
PREVIEW:
SECTION A: MUSIC, DANCE AND DRAMA [40 MARKS]
ACTIVITY 1
1.1 Name two ways toddlers develop their musical skills (2 marks)
ANSWER:
1. Through listening and imitation: Toddlers develop musical skills by listening to songs, rhythms, and
melodies in their environment and imitating these sounds using their voice or simple instruments.
2. Through movement and play: Engaging in rhythmic movements, clapping, and dancing helps
toddlers internalise beat, rhythm, and timing.
1.2 Evaluation of Music – Supporting Other Learning Areas (6 marks)
ANSWER:
Development of Literacy:
Music supports literacy by enhancing phonological awareness. Singing songs with rhymes and repeated
patterns helps learners recognise sounds and syllables, which strengthens early reading and vocabulary
skills. For example, learners singing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” learn rhyme patterns and word
recognition.
Disclaimer:
Development of Numeracy:
The materials provided are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They should not be
Music develops
submitted numeracy
as original work orskills
usedbyin introducing concepts
violation of any likeinstitution's
academic counting, policies.
sequencing, and patterns.
The buyer is solely
responsible
Activities for how
such the materials
as clapping are used.
to beats, counting steps in a dance, or playing rhythmic instruments
reinforce understanding of numbers, addition, and patterns in a playful way. For example, clapping four
beats per measure teaches learners
