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1.1 Importance of reading in the foundation phase:
• Cognitive Development: Reading promotes cognitive skills such as language
processing, memory retention, and critical thinking from a young age.
• Language Acquisition: It enhances vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension
abilities crucial for academic success.
• Lifelong Learning: Early reading habits establish a foundation for lifelong
learning and information acquisition.
1.2 Reason for the statement by Rule and Land (2017) about South African children
not learning to read well:
• Resource Limitations: Insufficient access to quality reading materials and
educational resources.
• Teacher Training: Limited professional development and support for teachers
in effective literacy instruction.
• Socio-economic Factors: Socio-economic disparities affecting access to
education and literacy support.
• Curriculum Challenges: Possible gaps in the curriculum regarding literacy
instruction methods and content.
1.3 'Invented writing' and its purpose:
• Creative Expression: Allows children to express their ideas and thoughts
creatively through written language.
• Language Exploration: Helps children experiment with language rules and
phonetic spelling, enhancing their understanding of written communication.
• Developmental Stage: Reflects early stages of literacy development where
children bridge spoken language to written form, laying groundwork for
conventional writing.
1.4 Role of the teacher in establishing print-rich classrooms:
• Environmental Influence: Teachers create environments rich in printed
materials that stimulate literacy engagement.
• Facilitating Learning: Selecting and displaying diverse texts and resources
that cater to students' interests and learning needs.
• Promoting Engagement: Encouraging incidental reading by integrating printed
materials into daily activities and learning experiences.
1.5 Justification for properly skilled teachers to teach reading for comprehension:
• Effective Instruction: Skilled teachers can employ evidence-based strategies
to teach comprehension skills effectively.
• Individualized Support: Ability to diagnose and address reading difficulties
early, providing targeted interventions.
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