,RFP2601 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2025 - DUE 2025; 100% TRUSTED Complete,
trusted solutions and explanations.
QUESTION 1: (30) 1.1 Explain why reading is so important in the
foundation phase. (5) 1.2 Rule and Land (2017:2) state that
��most South African children do not learn to read well.”
Justify the reason for their statement. (5) 1.3 Explain what you
understand by ‘invented writing’ and why children use invented
writing. (5) 1.4 By establishing print-rich classrooms, responsive
reading spaces are created that promote incidental reading.
Discuss the role of the teacher in establishing print-rich
classrooms. (5) 1.5 Pretorius et al (2016) and Willenberg (2018)
recommend that teachers in training be properly skilled to
teach children how to read for comprehension. Justify the
reason for this recommendation. (5) 1.6 Assess the benefits of
establishing school community libraries. (5) QUESTION 2: (35)
Study the picture below carefully and then answer the
questions which follow. 2.1 Identify the reading approach used
in the picture and substantiate your answer. (5) 2.2 Discuss
THREE (3) characteristics of this reading approach. (6) 2.3
Discuss the type of texts most suitable for this reading
approach. (5) 2.4 Explain the benefits of using this type of
reading approach. (4) 2.5 Your study guide introduces you to
three other approaches that can be used to teach reading.
Identify the three reading approaches and demonstrate how
, you will conduct reading with Grade 2 learners using each
approach. (15)
QUESTION 1 (30 marks)
1.1 Explain why reading is so important in the Foundation
Phase. (5)
Reading is critical in the Foundation Phase because it forms the
basis for all future learning. It:
Develops language skills, including vocabulary, grammar,
and sentence construction.
Builds comprehension skills, enabling learners to make
meaning from text.
Encourages cognitive development by fostering
imagination and critical thinking.
Supports academic success across all subjects.
Promotes a lifelong love for learning and literacy.
1.2 Rule and Land (2017:2) state that “most South African
children do not learn to read well.” Justify the reason for their
statement. (5)
This statement reflects widespread challenges such as:
2025 - DUE 2025; 100% TRUSTED Complete,
trusted solutions and explanations.
QUESTION 1: (30) 1.1 Explain why reading is so important in the
foundation phase. (5) 1.2 Rule and Land (2017:2) state that
��most South African children do not learn to read well.”
Justify the reason for their statement. (5) 1.3 Explain what you
understand by ‘invented writing’ and why children use invented
writing. (5) 1.4 By establishing print-rich classrooms, responsive
reading spaces are created that promote incidental reading.
Discuss the role of the teacher in establishing print-rich
classrooms. (5) 1.5 Pretorius et al (2016) and Willenberg (2018)
recommend that teachers in training be properly skilled to
teach children how to read for comprehension. Justify the
reason for this recommendation. (5) 1.6 Assess the benefits of
establishing school community libraries. (5) QUESTION 2: (35)
Study the picture below carefully and then answer the
questions which follow. 2.1 Identify the reading approach used
in the picture and substantiate your answer. (5) 2.2 Discuss
THREE (3) characteristics of this reading approach. (6) 2.3
Discuss the type of texts most suitable for this reading
approach. (5) 2.4 Explain the benefits of using this type of
reading approach. (4) 2.5 Your study guide introduces you to
three other approaches that can be used to teach reading.
Identify the three reading approaches and demonstrate how
, you will conduct reading with Grade 2 learners using each
approach. (15)
QUESTION 1 (30 marks)
1.1 Explain why reading is so important in the Foundation
Phase. (5)
Reading is critical in the Foundation Phase because it forms the
basis for all future learning. It:
Develops language skills, including vocabulary, grammar,
and sentence construction.
Builds comprehension skills, enabling learners to make
meaning from text.
Encourages cognitive development by fostering
imagination and critical thinking.
Supports academic success across all subjects.
Promotes a lifelong love for learning and literacy.
1.2 Rule and Land (2017:2) state that “most South African
children do not learn to read well.” Justify the reason for their
statement. (5)
This statement reflects widespread challenges such as:
