ADMIN
[COMPANY NAME]
, QUESTION 1 - READING According to the 2021 results of the
Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), South
African learners lack proper reading skills. It is said that 81% of
Grade 4 pupils in South Africa do not read with comprehension
(Roux, 2023). The possibility is that learners will struggle with
reading by the time they get to Senior Phase and you, as a Senior
Phase teacher, will thus have to put in a lot of effort to ensure not
only fluent reading, but also reading with comprehension. Read
the following story titled The Necklace, by Guy de Maupassant,
and answer the questions that will follow about reading and
viewing: 4 The Necklace, by Guy de Maupassant The day of the
party drew near, and Madame Loisel seemed sad, restless and
anxious. Her dress was ready, however. One evening her husband
said to her:
Based on the prompt and the context provided, I will structure a
discussion on the significance of reading comprehension and
strategies a Senior Phase teacher can use to improve reading skills
among students, particularly focusing on "The Necklace" by Guy
de Maupassant.
Importance of Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret
what is read. It is crucial for academic success and lifelong
learning. Poor reading skills, as highlighted by the PIRLS 2021
results, can hinder students' progress in all subjects, as most
learning relies on the ability to read and comprehend text. For
Senior Phase students, who are on the verge of transitioning to
higher levels of education, strong reading skills are even more
critical.