EML1501
ASSIGNMENT 4
DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2025
,EML1501 ASSIGNMENT 4 PORTFOLIO 2025
SEMESTER 2 2025
DUE SEPTEMBER 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1 Develop an overview that explores the significant role of parents in
fostering emergent literacy in young children. In your response demonstrate
thorough understanding of the concepts addressed in the study guide. Your
overview should address the following questions:
The Role of Parents in the Promotion of Emergent Literacy
Parents play a crucial role in fostering emergent literacy by creating a language-rich
environment that supports children’s early reading and writing skills. According to
Excell and Linington (2011), play-based learning activities such as storytelling with
puppets, sequencing pictures, and interactive alphabet games provide opportunities
for children to connect spoken and written language. Parents can read alphabet
books, point out letters in the environment, and encourage children to explore
sounds and shapes of letters in everyday activities. Such as modelling reading and
writing behaviours, parents demonstrate that literacy is both meaningful and
enjoyable, thereby laying the foundation for successful language acquisition.
Identifying a Child Who is Emergent Literate
A child who is emergent literate demonstrates early awareness of print, sounds, and
symbols even before formal reading instruction begins. Signs include the ability to
recognise letters, attempt to “read” familiar books through pictures, or engage in
scribbling that imitates writing.
, Children may also retell stories using sequencing pictures, ask questions about
print, or show excitement when handling books. These behaviours reflect their
developing understanding of the alphabetic principle and their growing capacity to
link spoken and written language (Wood, 2009).
The Influence of Family Background on Literacy Development
A child’s family background significantly affects emergent literacy. Families who
actively engage in storytelling, conversations, and reading create a supportive
environment that strengthens vocabulary and comprehension. Socio-economic
factors also play a role: children from print-rich homes with access to books and
parental support often display stronger literacy skills than those with limited
resources (Vygotsky in Excell & Linington, 2011). And also, cultural practices and
languages spoken at home shape how children interact with literacy. Supportive
family engagement ensures that children see literacy as both functional and
enjoyable, which positively influences their motivation and readiness for school.
ASSIGNMENT 4
DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2025
,EML1501 ASSIGNMENT 4 PORTFOLIO 2025
SEMESTER 2 2025
DUE SEPTEMBER 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1 Develop an overview that explores the significant role of parents in
fostering emergent literacy in young children. In your response demonstrate
thorough understanding of the concepts addressed in the study guide. Your
overview should address the following questions:
The Role of Parents in the Promotion of Emergent Literacy
Parents play a crucial role in fostering emergent literacy by creating a language-rich
environment that supports children’s early reading and writing skills. According to
Excell and Linington (2011), play-based learning activities such as storytelling with
puppets, sequencing pictures, and interactive alphabet games provide opportunities
for children to connect spoken and written language. Parents can read alphabet
books, point out letters in the environment, and encourage children to explore
sounds and shapes of letters in everyday activities. Such as modelling reading and
writing behaviours, parents demonstrate that literacy is both meaningful and
enjoyable, thereby laying the foundation for successful language acquisition.
Identifying a Child Who is Emergent Literate
A child who is emergent literate demonstrates early awareness of print, sounds, and
symbols even before formal reading instruction begins. Signs include the ability to
recognise letters, attempt to “read” familiar books through pictures, or engage in
scribbling that imitates writing.
, Children may also retell stories using sequencing pictures, ask questions about
print, or show excitement when handling books. These behaviours reflect their
developing understanding of the alphabetic principle and their growing capacity to
link spoken and written language (Wood, 2009).
The Influence of Family Background on Literacy Development
A child’s family background significantly affects emergent literacy. Families who
actively engage in storytelling, conversations, and reading create a supportive
environment that strengthens vocabulary and comprehension. Socio-economic
factors also play a role: children from print-rich homes with access to books and
parental support often display stronger literacy skills than those with limited
resources (Vygotsky in Excell & Linington, 2011). And also, cultural practices and
languages spoken at home shape how children interact with literacy. Supportive
family engagement ensures that children see literacy as both functional and
enjoyable, which positively influences their motivation and readiness for school.
