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Academic Language and Literacy in
English
ENG1503
Semester 2
Assignment 01 – Short paragraph questions
Compulsory: Yes
Due Date: 15 August 2023
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Instruction: Answer the following questions in short paragraphs of not more than 150
words each. Do not quote directly from the text unless you are instructed to do so.
a) In your own words, summarise the main ideas of the text. (10 marks)
b) Suggest THREE ways in which awareness can be raised about mental health issues in
children. Cite TWO external sources to support your answer. (No reference list is required).
(10 marks)
c) In the last paragraph, Samji et al. (2022: 1) mention that “Mental health impacts of the
COVID-19 pandemic on children and adolescents are significant and should be of
tremendous concern to policymakers and practitioners globally”. With reference to the text,
discuss why mental health issues in children should be taken seriously. (10 marks)
d) Quote and discuss the effects of any THREE features of academic writing from the text.
(Refer to Unit 5 of Tutorial letter 501). (10 marks)
e) According to paragraph 2, “Students who rely on special education, lack digital access or
tools, or live in unstable home settings fall behind their peers as schools move online” (Samji
et al., 2022: 1). Do you agree or disagree with this statement? In your answer, you should
quote from the text above and/or use your own experience/s to support your answer. (10
marks)
Total: [50 marks]
Remember to paraphrase your answer to suit you……….
Plagiarism is real.
Answer:
a) In your own words, summarise the main ideas of the text. (10 marks)
The text discusses the significant mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on
children and adolescents. The pandemic's mitigation measures, such as lockdowns and school
closures, have disrupted their routines, social connections, and access to healthcare. These
Academic Language and Literacy in
English
ENG1503
Semester 2
Assignment 01 – Short paragraph questions
Compulsory: Yes
Due Date: 15 August 2023
, Page 2 of 6
Instruction: Answer the following questions in short paragraphs of not more than 150
words each. Do not quote directly from the text unless you are instructed to do so.
a) In your own words, summarise the main ideas of the text. (10 marks)
b) Suggest THREE ways in which awareness can be raised about mental health issues in
children. Cite TWO external sources to support your answer. (No reference list is required).
(10 marks)
c) In the last paragraph, Samji et al. (2022: 1) mention that “Mental health impacts of the
COVID-19 pandemic on children and adolescents are significant and should be of
tremendous concern to policymakers and practitioners globally”. With reference to the text,
discuss why mental health issues in children should be taken seriously. (10 marks)
d) Quote and discuss the effects of any THREE features of academic writing from the text.
(Refer to Unit 5 of Tutorial letter 501). (10 marks)
e) According to paragraph 2, “Students who rely on special education, lack digital access or
tools, or live in unstable home settings fall behind their peers as schools move online” (Samji
et al., 2022: 1). Do you agree or disagree with this statement? In your answer, you should
quote from the text above and/or use your own experience/s to support your answer. (10
marks)
Total: [50 marks]
Remember to paraphrase your answer to suit you……….
Plagiarism is real.
Answer:
a) In your own words, summarise the main ideas of the text. (10 marks)
The text discusses the significant mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on
children and adolescents. The pandemic's mitigation measures, such as lockdowns and school
closures, have disrupted their routines, social connections, and access to healthcare. These
