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assignment 3: written assessment 100 marks
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written questions. answer all the questions. number your answers correctly and take note of the
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question 1 (20 marks)
read the following statement and then answer the question that follows.
every teacher must meet specific standards when teaching a first additional
language.
1.1 discuss the standards - set by aitchison, dixon, pretorius, reed and verbeek
(2018) for graduate teachers using your own words to show an understanding of the
requirements. (5)
1.2 identify one speaking component and discuss why it is more important than others
when teaching your learners. (5)
read the following statement and answer the following question.
one of the most essential skills a teacher needs to develop in the learners is the ability to
critically engage with texts to get meaning to prepare before you teach your grade three (3)
class.
1.3 discuss the above statement using your own words. (5)
1.4 explain the concepts of notetaking and summary writing. (5)

Explanation:

1.1: Aitchison et al. (2018) likely outline criteria for graduate - level language teachers. To answer, one should have read their work and summarize the key standards in own words.
1.2: Speaking components could include pronunciation, fluency, etc. The importance depends on how it aids communication and language acquisition. For example, fluency helps in natural - sounding speech and better understanding.
1.3: Critical engagement with texts helps students understand meaning, develop comprehension skills, and think analytically. This statement emphasizes its importance in Grade 3.
1.4: Notetaking is recording key information during reading or listening. Summary writing is condensing a text into a shorter version while retaining main ideas.

Answer:

1.1: [Answer based on understanding of Aitchison et al. (2018) standards]
1.2: [Selected speaking component and its importance]
1.3: [Discussion on critical engagement with texts in Grade 3]
1.4: [Explanation of notetaking and summary - writing concepts]