ENG2611
JAN/FEB SUPPLEMENTARY (PORTFOLIO)
DUE DATE: 17 January 2025
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than January 2025. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
SECTION A
QUESTIONS
1. Identify the four basic elements of reading and provide a brief explanation of each element.
Do not simply duplicate the information in your study guide – your explanations should be
phrased in your own words and demonstrate your own understanding of the concepts.
ANSWER:
The four basic elements of reading are graphophonemics, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
These elements work together to enable comprehensive reading and understanding.
• Graphophonemics refers to the relationship between symbols (letters or graphemes) and
sounds (phonemes). It is the foundation of decoding and involves recognizing letters,
understanding their sounds, and blending them to form words. Mastery of
graphophonemics allows readers to pronounce unfamiliar words and is essential for
developing fluency.
• Syntax deals with the arrangement of words in sentences and how grammatical structures
convey meaning. Understanding syntax helps readers identify the function of words and
JAN/FEB SUPPLEMENTARY (PORTFOLIO)
DUE DATE: 17 January 2025
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than January 2025. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
SECTION A
QUESTIONS
1. Identify the four basic elements of reading and provide a brief explanation of each element.
Do not simply duplicate the information in your study guide – your explanations should be
phrased in your own words and demonstrate your own understanding of the concepts.
ANSWER:
The four basic elements of reading are graphophonemics, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
These elements work together to enable comprehensive reading and understanding.
• Graphophonemics refers to the relationship between symbols (letters or graphemes) and
sounds (phonemes). It is the foundation of decoding and involves recognizing letters,
understanding their sounds, and blending them to form words. Mastery of
graphophonemics allows readers to pronounce unfamiliar words and is essential for
developing fluency.
• Syntax deals with the arrangement of words in sentences and how grammatical structures
convey meaning. Understanding syntax helps readers identify the function of words and
