TMS3720
Assignment 3 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 234942
Due Date: 26 July 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1.
To address the issue highlighted by the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study
(PIRLS) that 81% of Grade 4 pupils in South Africa do not read with comprehension, it is
essential to focus on intensive reading strategies at a word level. Intensive reading involves a
detailed, thorough analysis of a text to ensure deep understanding. As a Senior Phase teacher,
employing this strategy can significantly enhance learners' reading skills and comprehension.
Understanding Context and Connotations
First, it is crucial to help students understand the context in which words are used. For example,
in "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant, the word "ecstasy" appears when Madame Loisel
discovers the diamond necklace. Here, "ecstasy" is not merely a state of happiness but an
intense feeling of joy and delight. Students should be encouraged to look at how the word is
used in the sentence: "She fastened it around her neck, over her high-necked dress, and stood
lost in ecstasy as she looked at herself." By analyzing this, students can understand that
Terms of use
"ecstasy" in this context conveys a sense of overwhelmingByjoy making
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