RFP2601 Assignment 2 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2024

This document contains workings, explanations and solutions to the RFP2601 Assignment 2 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2024. For assistance call or us on 0.6.8..8.1.2..0.9.3.4........ 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) RFP2601/ASSESSMENT 2/0/2024 7 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 3: (20) 3.1 Substantiate how the reader response theory champions the reader’s role as an active participant in the creation of meaning while reading a text. (4) 3.2 The implications of Vygotsky’s concept of the More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) position the teacher as the MKO. As a teacher, do you consider yourself to be the MKO in the classroom? Provide an example of a reading scenario where you defend this position. (6) 8 3.3 Bandura (2005) believed that an individual will perform learned behaviours from a social model or the media only if they are motivated to do so, and if the behaviour proves to be useful to them. Discuss the role of motivation in reading. (5) 3.4 To apply behaviourism in the classroom, Schunk et al (2008) maintain that teachers should associate learning and classroom activities with pleasing outcomes. Demonstrate how you will achieve this in a reading lesson with Grade 3 learners. (5) QUESTION 4: (15) 4.1 Study the reading chart below. TASK: Use the chart to plan a reading lesson for Grade 2 learners. Your planning must be reflected on the template provided below. Remember that, as a teacher, your main goal for reading should be to develop the learners’ understanding and comprehension ability. The following aspects or characteristics of the reading development process should be included in your planning. Complete sections A and B. RFP2601/ASSESSMENT 2/0/2024 9 LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE FOR QUESTION 4. (15) SECTION A Grade 2 Time/duration Topic Reading approach Outcomes of the lesson Concepts to be taught Reading skill(s) to be developed Resource(s) SECTION B 4.1.1 Introduction – How will you introduce the lesson and create opportunities for learners to associate and use their prior knowledge to think, reason and give their personal responses to the chart? (3) 4.1.2 Discussion – How will you initiate discussion for learners to read and interpret the chart? (2) 4.1.3 Questions – What questions do you intend to ask the learners to help them make associations with real-life experiences, enhance their understanding, and create new ideas? (2) 10 4.1.4 Learning/Lesson activity – Plan a learning activity to develop understanding of the concept you will teach? (3) 4.1.5 Follow-up activity – Plan a follow-up activity to enhance the concept taught or to reinforce the lesson. (2) 4.1.6 Overall impression of the lesson plan presentation (including section A)