EML1501
Assignment 2
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS)
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)
Tom is displaying characteristics of a language stage beyond what is typical for his age of 4
years old. He appears to be demonstrating characteristics of the later stages of language
development, possibly entering into the stage of "expanding language" or "language explosion."
This stage typically occurs around ages 3 to 5, where children start to use more complex
sentences and their vocabulary expands rapidly.
Concrete examples of Tom's language stage include:
1. Complex Sentences: Tom is using more complex sentence structures than expected for
his age. For instance, instead of simple sentences like "I like dogs," he might say
something like "The big brown dog chased the small black cat."
2. Narrative Skills: Tom demonstrates the ability to retell stories in a coherent manner.
This indicates an understanding of sequencing and storytelling conventions. For example,
he might recount a bedtime story his granny told him, including details like characters,
setting, and plot progression.
3. Advanced Vocabulary: Tom's vocabulary appears to be expanding beyond what is
typical for a 4-year-old. He may use words that are more sophisticated or less commonly
heard among children his age. For instance, he might use words like "impressive" or
"mysterious" in his storytelling.
4. Social Language Skills: Tom is able to effectively communicate with his peers at the
daycare center, indicating a development of social language skills. He can convey his
ideas and stories to others in a way that is understandable and engaging.
Overall, Tom's language stage suggests that he is advanced for his age in terms of linguistic
development, showing characteristics of older children in his ability to use language creatively
and effectively.
1.2 How can Tom’s grandmother employ advanced strategies and techniques
to strengthen and promote his language skills through supplementary
activities? (5)
To further promote Tom's language skills, his grandmother can employ advanced strategies and
techniques through supplementary activities. Here are some suggestions:
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