1.1 Hill (2008) identifies different levels of language development in young
learners.
1.1.1 Discuss the language development of learners who are at the Early-reading
level and explain how the knowledge of these stages will enable teachers to
assist learners in developing language in class. (6)
Learners at the Early-reading level exhibit several critical developmental milestones. At
this stage, children can match letters to sounds and sound out three to four-letter words.
They recognize high-frequency words on sight and read simple texts word by word,
often reading aloud. They use pictures to aid their storytelling and can write and spell
basic phonetic words. The ability to identify word families such as “tap,” “map,” and
“cap” is also characteristic of this level.
Understanding these stages is essential for teachers as it helps tailor instruction to meet
learners' specific needs. Teachers can design activities that build on existing skills, such
as matching letters to sounds, recognizing high-frequency words, and utilizing pictures
to support reading comprehension. This targeted approach ensures that instruction is
developmentally appropriate and addresses each learner's unique learning trajectory.
For instance, recognizing word families can be reinforced through engaging activities
that highlight patterns in words, making reading a more intuitive and enjoyable process.
Understanding these stages, teachers can provide the right level of support and
challenge, promoting a smooth transition to more advanced reading skills.
1.1.2 Create TWO (2) activities that you would use to develop language skills for
Early-reading level learners. (6)
Activity 1: Word Family Sort
In this activity, learners are given a set of cards with different words on them. The words
are a mix of simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words and words from the same
word families (e.g., tap, map, cap). Learners are asked to sort the words into groups
based on their word families. This activity reinforces the recognition of word patterns
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