, 1.1 Identify the target audience of this text and justify your response
(25 words).
Identification of the target audience: General public, including educators,
parents, and policymakers.
Justification: The text reports on violent incidents in schools and
governmental responses, aiming to inform and engage those concerned
with educational safety and policy-making.
1.2 In your opinion, mention FOUR ways in which violence has
negatively impacted some schools in South Africa. (150 words)
Violence in South African schools has detrimental effects in several ways:
1. Psychological Trauma: Students and staff experiencing or
witnessing violence endure significant emotional and psychological
trauma, creating an environment of fear and anxiety that disrupts
learning and teaching.
2. Decline in Academic Performance: The constant threat of violence
diverts students' focus from their studies, leading to poorer academic
outcomes and diminished educational achievements.
(25 words).
Identification of the target audience: General public, including educators,
parents, and policymakers.
Justification: The text reports on violent incidents in schools and
governmental responses, aiming to inform and engage those concerned
with educational safety and policy-making.
1.2 In your opinion, mention FOUR ways in which violence has
negatively impacted some schools in South Africa. (150 words)
Violence in South African schools has detrimental effects in several ways:
1. Psychological Trauma: Students and staff experiencing or
witnessing violence endure significant emotional and psychological
trauma, creating an environment of fear and anxiety that disrupts
learning and teaching.
2. Decline in Academic Performance: The constant threat of violence
diverts students' focus from their studies, leading to poorer academic
outcomes and diminished educational achievements.
