HLT3701
ASSIGNMENT 2
ANSWERS 2025
HLT3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS
2025
,Assessment 2
HLT3701
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 Briefly discuss what you understand about a language-rich environment. (5)**
A language-rich environment is one that is stimulating and provides children with
ample opportunities to interact with language in various forms. This includes:
* **Abundant and varied vocabulary:** Exposure to a wide range of words through
reading, conversations, and labels.
* **Opportunities for interaction:** Encouraging children to talk, listen, and respond
to others. This can include conversations, discussions, storytelling, and role-playing.
* **Print awareness:** Surrounding children with print materials, such as books,
posters, labels, and signs, and making them aware of the functions and conventions
of print.
* **Meaningful contexts:** Using language in authentic situations and contexts that
are relevant to children's lives and interests.
* **Positive reinforcement:** Creating a supportive and encouraging atmosphere
where children feel comfortable taking risks and experimenting with language.
In short, it's an environment where language is valued, accessible, and actively used
in meaningful ways.
**1.1.2 Create two activities that you would do in class to develop a language-rich
classroom. (6)**
, * **Activity 1: "Show and Tell with a Twist" (3 marks)**
* **Description:** Instead of just bringing an object and describing it, learners
bring an object and create a short *story* about it.
* **Why it's language-rich:** Encourages vocabulary development (describing the
object, creating a narrative), storytelling skills, listening skills (from the audience),
and imaginative thinking. It also allows learners to express themselves and use their
language.
* **Procedure:**
1. A learner shows their object.
2. They tell a story about the object (e.g., "This is my teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles.
He loves adventures, and yesterday we climbed a mountain...").
3. The class can ask questions about the object and the story.
* **Activity 2: "Word Wall Scavenger Hunt" (3 marks)**
* **Description:** Create a word wall with frequently used words, sight words, or
themed vocabulary. Give learners clues to find specific words on the wall.
* **Why it's language-rich:** Reinforces vocabulary, promotes print awareness,
and encourages active engagement with words.
* **Procedure:**
1. Teacher says: “I’m thinking of a word that rhymes with 'cat' and starts with
the letter 'b'. Find it on the word wall!".
2. Learners search the word wall for the correct word.
3. The first learner to find it reads the word aloud and uses it in a sentence.
**1.1.3 Name at least four resources that you can create and display on the
classroom walls using materials that are available in your environment. (4)**
ASSIGNMENT 2
ANSWERS 2025
HLT3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS
2025
,Assessment 2
HLT3701
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 Briefly discuss what you understand about a language-rich environment. (5)**
A language-rich environment is one that is stimulating and provides children with
ample opportunities to interact with language in various forms. This includes:
* **Abundant and varied vocabulary:** Exposure to a wide range of words through
reading, conversations, and labels.
* **Opportunities for interaction:** Encouraging children to talk, listen, and respond
to others. This can include conversations, discussions, storytelling, and role-playing.
* **Print awareness:** Surrounding children with print materials, such as books,
posters, labels, and signs, and making them aware of the functions and conventions
of print.
* **Meaningful contexts:** Using language in authentic situations and contexts that
are relevant to children's lives and interests.
* **Positive reinforcement:** Creating a supportive and encouraging atmosphere
where children feel comfortable taking risks and experimenting with language.
In short, it's an environment where language is valued, accessible, and actively used
in meaningful ways.
**1.1.2 Create two activities that you would do in class to develop a language-rich
classroom. (6)**
, * **Activity 1: "Show and Tell with a Twist" (3 marks)**
* **Description:** Instead of just bringing an object and describing it, learners
bring an object and create a short *story* about it.
* **Why it's language-rich:** Encourages vocabulary development (describing the
object, creating a narrative), storytelling skills, listening skills (from the audience),
and imaginative thinking. It also allows learners to express themselves and use their
language.
* **Procedure:**
1. A learner shows their object.
2. They tell a story about the object (e.g., "This is my teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles.
He loves adventures, and yesterday we climbed a mountain...").
3. The class can ask questions about the object and the story.
* **Activity 2: "Word Wall Scavenger Hunt" (3 marks)**
* **Description:** Create a word wall with frequently used words, sight words, or
themed vocabulary. Give learners clues to find specific words on the wall.
* **Why it's language-rich:** Reinforces vocabulary, promotes print awareness,
and encourages active engagement with words.
* **Procedure:**
1. Teacher says: “I’m thinking of a word that rhymes with 'cat' and starts with
the letter 'b'. Find it on the word wall!".
2. Learners search the word wall for the correct word.
3. The first learner to find it reads the word aloud and uses it in a sentence.
**1.1.3 Name at least four resources that you can create and display on the
classroom walls using materials that are available in your environment. (4)**
