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EML1501 Assignment 2 2024 (651347)- DUE 28 June 2024
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- EML1501 (EML1501)
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- University Of South Africa
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EML1501Assignment 2
2024 (651347)-
DUE 28 June
2024
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, EML1501 Assignment 2 2024 (651347)- DUE 28 June 2024
QUESTION 1 [30]
The following questions are based on the scenario below. Tom is a 4-year-old boy
who stays with his granny in a village. Every evening his granny tells him short
bedtime stories. He enjoys storytelling. He has just been admitted at a local daycare
centre and the teacher is impressed by how Tom retells the stories to his peers at the
centre. His language is characterised by more complex sentences that resemble that of
older children.
1.1 Describe the language stage that Tom displays. Give concrete examples to support
your answer. (15)
1.2 How can Tom’s grandmother employ advanced strategies and techniques to
strengthen and promote his language skills through supplementary activities? (5)
1.3 Recommend ways that you as a teacher can explore to advance the literacy
development of children like Tom. (10)
1.1 Tom's Language Stage
Based on the scenario, Tom appears to be in the preschool language stage, also
known as the pre-operational stage (4-7 years old). Here's why, with supporting
examples:
• Complex Sentences: The teacher's observation of Tom using "more complex
sentences that resemble that of older children" suggests he's going beyond simple
phrases and using conjunctions to connect ideas.
• Storytelling: Tom's enjoyment of storytelling and ability to retell his grandmother's
stories demonstrate narrative skills emerging at this stage.
• Vocabulary Development: Frequent exposure to stories likely expands Tom's
vocabulary, allowing him to express himself more elaborately.
1.2 Strengthening Tom's Language Skills at Home
Tom's grandmother can use these strategies to further develop his language skills:
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