ENG2613 Assignment
3 2024 (300218) -
DUE 5 August 2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
, ENG2613 Assignment 3 2024 (300218) - DUE 5 August
2024
Consider the following statement: “Choosing a book for learners is the first
step to turning them into enthusiastic readers.” Drawing on all the knowledge
you have gained through this module, explain how you would go about
choosing a text to read with FAL learners in the Intermediate Phase in a
South African, multicultural classroom. Your essay should be 3-4 typed OR
hand-written pages long, and you must write in your own words.
Title: Selecting Texts for FAL Learners in the Intermediate Phase: A Multicultural
Approach
Introduction: The process of selecting appropriate texts for Foundation Phase
(grades 4-6) First Additional Language (FAL) learners in a South African
multicultural classroom is pivotal in fostering a love for reading and ensuring
educational efficacy. This essay elucidates the multifaceted considerations
involved in choosing such texts, emphasizing their significance in nurturing
enthusiastic readers among FAL learners.
Understanding FAL Learners: Before delving into the selection process, it is
imperative to comprehend the characteristics and needs of FAL learners in the
Intermediate Phase. These learners often grapple with linguistic challenges,
necessitating texts that are both engaging and linguistically accessible. Moreover,
in a multicultural classroom, where learners hail from diverse linguistic and
cultural backgrounds, texts must resonate with their experiences while exposing
them to new perspectives.
Criteria for Text Selection: Several criteria guide the selection of texts for FAL
learners:
1. Linguistic Complexity: Texts should align with learners' linguistic
proficiency levels, offering a balance between familiarity and challenge.
Optimal linguistic complexity facilitates comprehension while encouraging
language development.
2. Cultural Relevance: In a multicultural context like South Africa, texts should
reflect diverse cultural experiences, ensuring learners can relate to characters
and settings while broadening their cultural horizons. Incorporating
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