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FLT3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 2023
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- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
FLT3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 2023
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, FLT37011.1 The above scenario illustrates that, while decoding is an
important and necessary skill in reading development, it does
not automatically result in enhanced reading comprehension
skills. Provide THREE (3) reasons why you agree or disagree
with this statement.
I agree with the statement that decoding is an important and
necessary skill in reading development, but it does not automatically
result in enhanced reading comprehension skills.
1) Lack of vocabulary knowledge: Decoding focuses on the ability to
sound out words and recognize the letters that make up those
words. However, reading comprehension requires not only the
ability to recognize words, but also a strong understanding of their
meanings. If students do not have a wide range of vocabulary
knowledge, they will struggle to understand the meaning of the text
and comprehend what they are reading.
2) Limited background knowledge: Reading comprehension involves
making connections between the text and one's own prior
knowledge and experiences. If students do not have a good grasp of
the topic or subject matter being discussed in the text, they will
struggle to make these connections and understand the text on a
deeper level. Decoding alone does not provide students with the
necessary background knowledge to comprehend the text.
3) Lack of reading strategies: Reading comprehension requires the
use of various strategies such as predicting, summarizing, and
inferring. These strategies help students to actively engage with the
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