ENC1501 Assignment 3 2024 | Due August 2024

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Question 1
Complete the following sentences by filling in the correct word or concept.
1.1 __________is the meaning connected to a word figuratively.

1.2 ___________ model is a guideline of how we will carry out a lesson.
1.3 __________are the different types of literature, which fulfil different requirements.
1.4 Process writing is often used for ________ writing as it offers an effective way of approaching
a topic.
1.5 __________writing forms part of the academic category as it usually summarises,

interprets and provides insight into books. (5)

Question 2

2.1 Discuss the main differences between literal meaning and figurative meaning. Support your
discussion with two examples for each.
(12)
2.2 Briefly explain why learners need to rewrite a text many times.
Section B (40 marks)

Question 3

Read the following scenario.
Mrs Nazir, a foundation phase teacher, realised that it is important to be able to write well, as much
teaching is done through the written word. As she was reading an article written by Nel and Müller
(2010), she found through their research that the errors that teachers made are transferred to
learners’ written work. She realised that she needed to pay extra attention to speaking and writing
correctly when teaching her learners.

3.1. Advise Mrs Nazir on how she can mitigate/ modify the effects of the main errors in the
research conducted by Nel and Müller (2010).
3.1.1.
Incorrect pronunciation (4)
3.1.2. Verb tenses (4)
3.1.3. Unnecessary use of words (4)
3.1.4.
Incorrect use of gender words (4)
3.1.5 Omission of the infinitive (4)
(20)
3.2 Briefly examine the following seven aspects of language mentioned by Aitchison Pretorius et al
(2018).
3.2.1. Sound symbol (2)
3.2.2. Word features (2)
3.2.3. Spelling patterns (2)
3.2.4. Vocabulary (2)
3.2.5. Punctuation (2)
3.2.6. Grammar (2)
3.2.7. Text structure (2)
(14)
3.3. Differentiate with examples the following terms:
3.3.1 Coherence (3)
3.3.2. Cohesion (3)
(6)

Section C (40 marks)
Question 4
Read the following paragraph and then answer the questions that follow.
4.1. There are different forms of writing that you have learned in this module. Use the
knowledge that you have acquired in this module to assess the teaching of the following
genres in grade 3.

4.1.1 Fictional writing
(5)
4.1.2. Classical literature (5)
4.1.3. Popular culture (5)
4.1.4. Academic essays (5)
(20)

4.2 Critically discuss the five main purposes of writing skills in your own words. Support
your discussion with relevant examples.

4.2.1. Gaining understanding and knowledge (4)

4.2.2. Communicating locally and globally (4)

4.2.3. Writing for historical purposes (4)

4.2.4. Written discourse (4)

4.2.5. Expression of thoughts and ideas