ENC1501
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE: 28 MAY 2025
,ENC1501
ASSESSMENT 2:
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
100 MARKS
QUESTION 1
1.1 Define the following terms with examples.
1.1.1 Remedial
Remedial refers to extra help given to learners who struggle with a certain skill, like
reading or writing. It aims to fix learning gaps so the learner can keep up with the class.
A teacher offers extra reading sessions to help a learner who finds it hard to understand
stories.
(Pretorius et al., 2016, as cited in ENG1501 Study Guide, p. 91)
1.1.2 Coherent
Coherent means that ideas or sentences are clearly organised and flow logically so the
message is easy to understand.
A learner writes a paragraph where each sentence connects smoothly to the next one,
making the meaning clear.
(ENG1501 Study Guide, p. 91)
1.1.3 Colloquial language
, Colloquial language is informal language used in everyday conversations. It includes
casual words and expressions but should still follow grammar rules.
A learner says, “I’m gonna finish my homework,” instead of “I am going to finish my
homework.”
(ENG1501 Study Guide, p. 91)
1.1.4 Didactics
Didactics is the art or method of teaching. It includes how a teacher plans and delivers
lessons to help learners understand concepts.
Using storytelling to explain a lesson about animals in a Grade R class is part of
didactics.
(ENG1501 Study Guide)
1.1.5 SWOT analysis (2 marks)
A SWOT analysis is a tool used to examine the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,
and Threats in a situation to help with planning and decision-making.
A school might use a SWOT analysis to plan how to improve its reading program.
(ENG1501 Study Guide)
ASSIGNMENT 2
DUE: 28 MAY 2025
,ENC1501
ASSESSMENT 2:
WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
100 MARKS
QUESTION 1
1.1 Define the following terms with examples.
1.1.1 Remedial
Remedial refers to extra help given to learners who struggle with a certain skill, like
reading or writing. It aims to fix learning gaps so the learner can keep up with the class.
A teacher offers extra reading sessions to help a learner who finds it hard to understand
stories.
(Pretorius et al., 2016, as cited in ENG1501 Study Guide, p. 91)
1.1.2 Coherent
Coherent means that ideas or sentences are clearly organised and flow logically so the
message is easy to understand.
A learner writes a paragraph where each sentence connects smoothly to the next one,
making the meaning clear.
(ENG1501 Study Guide, p. 91)
1.1.3 Colloquial language
, Colloquial language is informal language used in everyday conversations. It includes
casual words and expressions but should still follow grammar rules.
A learner says, “I’m gonna finish my homework,” instead of “I am going to finish my
homework.”
(ENG1501 Study Guide, p. 91)
1.1.4 Didactics
Didactics is the art or method of teaching. It includes how a teacher plans and delivers
lessons to help learners understand concepts.
Using storytelling to explain a lesson about animals in a Grade R class is part of
didactics.
(ENG1501 Study Guide)
1.1.5 SWOT analysis (2 marks)
A SWOT analysis is a tool used to examine the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,
and Threats in a situation to help with planning and decision-making.
A school might use a SWOT analysis to plan how to improve its reading program.
(ENG1501 Study Guide)
