FACULTY/SCHOOL EDUCATION

COURSE
DIPLOMA IN JUNIOR PRIMARY EDUCATION
SUBJECT
ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING

SUBJECT CODE DJR-E2LT32

TUTOR Marguerite du Pisani

TUTOR CONTACT CELL: 081 241 7744

DETAILS E-MAIL: leshau@[Link]

TUTORIAL LETTER

January 2025 – June 2025

1. Welcome

Welcome to English Second Language 3! I trust that the content of this subject will inspire you
to new heights in teaching and learning. All the best for the successful completion of your
studies.

Congratulations on choosing to complete a distance learning qualification, but bear in mind

that such an undertaking requires self-discipline and often self-sacrifice in order to
continuously engage with the subject matter and to hand in assignments on time. If this is a
return to formal education after many years, it can seem a daunting task, but this letter
contains some helpful hints and tips to help you gain the most out of your studies, but also to
keep you motivated and on track to achieve your desired qualification.

This tutorial letter will provide information regarding amongst others the role of the study guide,
assessment policy and assignment writing guidelines, structure and due dates, but also
provides additional information regarding tutor contact details and additional study material.
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I hope that English Second Language 3 will provide you with a positive learning experience
that will enhance, enable and highlight the importance of the development of literacy skills in
primary education.

2. Prescribed Material

You have been provided with a study guide written by Penny Ackermann and this will
be sufficient to complete the assignment. The study guide is for DJPE. Should you
require additional support, you can visit the IOL centre and ask for help and support or contact
your tutor.

3. The Role of the Study Guide

The study guide will equip you with the necessary knowledge to teach English as a Second
Language as well as provide you with the opportunity to apply this knowledge through
exercises and activities. Make sure that you also apply your knowledge practically, e.g. read to
your learners and then make use of before, during and after activities etc.

First read through the study guide carefully to acquaint yourself with the contents, making sure
to spend time on the expected learning outcomes of each unit as well as the exit learning
outcomes of the module. The learning outcomes act as a guide of what you should be able to
do and know, as well as what competencies you are expected to master at the end of each
unit.

Plan your time so that you have enough time to read, complete the exercises given and do
revision. It is not advisable to skip the completion of exercises or to cheat on the learning
activities. Complete the exercises and activities on your own and then use the sample answers
to mark your work. Not completing all the exercises and activities can result in a diminished
learning experience, the purpose of your enrolment in the course after all!

Intimate knowledge and familiarity with the study guide will help you select the relevant
information necessary to complete the questions quicker and more accurately. Be sure that
you transcribe the information in your own words where possible; by merely copying
the words from the study guide in answers, you are plagiarising.

4. Assessment Policy

 Continuous assessment per semester module consists of one assignment of 120 marks
for modules of 10 credits.
 A 50% semester/continuous assessment mark is required for admission to
examinations.
 The duration of an examination for 10 credits is one x 2 and a half hour written
examination of 120 marks.
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  A final pass mark of 50% is required, calculated by 70% of the examination mark and
30% of the semester/continuous assessment mark. A sub-minimum of 50% must be
attained in the examination.
 The setting and marking of examination papers are moderated.

5. The Assignment

The assignment you complete as part of your studies at IOL are designed to expand your
understanding and the application of knowledge of the subject. More importantly the main
aim of the assignment is to prepare you for the examination. As such your knowledge will
be tested, you will be required to demonstrate critical thinking skills and will be required to
apply your knowledge to answer the questions.
It is thus of critical importance that you make sure that you understand the questions and know
what is required of you. Each question makes use of a verb, ensure that you know the
meaning of this verb in order to correctly answer the question. Examples of verbs used, as well
as explanations thereof, can be found in your study guide. These verbs cover the different
levels of Bloom’s cognitive taxonomy and as such requires different levels of thinking to
successfully complete the assignment questions.

You are welcome to include drawings, pictures or personal examples as these will
demonstrate comprehension and application of knowledge. As the role of the assignment is to
prepare you for the exam, all the information required to successfully complete the assignment
can be found in the prescribed study guide. Using the internet to search for answers will
not help you become familiar with the scope of the work or help you prepare for the
exam. If, for some reason you choose to make use of sources outside of the provided study
material, ensure that you correctly reference these in your answer. (Although, once again,
use of sources outside the prescribed study guide are not recommended.) Make sure that you
leave enough time to complete the assignment and that you hand it in on the due date.

Ensure that you proofread your assignment before submission to eliminate spelling and typing
errors.

The assignment is structured in the same way as the examination and covers all the units of
the study guide.

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

Section B: Short Answer Questions

Section C: Short Questions

Section D: Long Questions

6. Plagiarism

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 Plagiarism is a serious matter which will result in the guilty parties obtaining a zero mark for
the assignment as well as disciplinary steps being taken. Make sure you understand what
plagiarism is. Plagiarism is when you present someone else’s ideas or words as your own.
More information on what is meant by plagiarism as well as the repercussion thereof can be
found in your study guide.

7. Referencing

When you use the direct words of a source, you have to acknowledge that this is not your own
words and say where it can be found. This is called referencing. Referencing consists of two
parts, in-text referencing or citation (in other words at the place where you are using the quote)
and the bibliography or reference list (in other words the list of sources you used at the end of
your assignment).

IOL uses APA style referencing. This means that when you quote or paraphrase or
summarise, you have to, in round brackets (), state the author, year and page(s), e.g. (Van
Schalkwyk, 2019, pp 18 – 19), after the section. If you used a direct quote, remember to use
quotation marks, “ ”, to show where the quote starts and ends.

8. Due Date

The submission dates for assignments are 15 January 2025 and 15 June 2025.

9. Electronic Submission

You are required to hand in your assignment electronically, so ensure that you allow yourself
enough time to type up your answers and that you submit it well before the time stated. Lots of
students will be uploading assignments in a frenzy and this may result in your assignment not
successfully uploading and submitting. Make sure ahead of time that your internet connection
works and that you upload data bundles if you need to.

10. Technical Information

 Do not change the layout or format of the assignment. Changing the question font, rearranging
questions, deleting questions are not allowed.
 Type within the provided text boxes.
 Do not copy and paste from the internet or study guide.
 Make sure that you save your work before submitting. If you do not save it correctly, it will
result in a blank assignment being handed in and you will not receive any marks. IOL has
provided you with detailed instructions on how to download and upload assignments.
 At the end of the assignment a space is provided for your reference list.

11. Assignment Instructions

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 Ensure that you read all instructions carefully before you complete the assignment to help you
comply with requirements set both by IOL and your tutor. Failure to comply with instructions
can result in a loss of marks and can contribute to confusion on your part. As you have worked
hard on your assignment, you do not wish to lose marks due to silly oversights!

When reading a question, make sure you understand what is required from you. The verb
indicates how you should answer the question and the amount of marks is a general indicator
of how much information is required. Make sure whether all subsections of a question is
compulsory or whether you can choose which ones to answer. Otherwise you might end up
omitting an answer or wasting your time by answering unnecessary questions.

A question which allows you to choose which question to answer, means that you only have to
pick one question to answer for the assignment. However, make sure that you prepare
answers for all the options when you are studying for the exam, as all the questions are spread
out over the three question papers.

12. Contact the Tutor

You are welcome to send me an e-mail or WhatsApp, and I will answer when I am able to.
Please make sure that you contact the tutor only for information or support with regards to this
module. Also be specific about what you don’t understand about a specific question so that
you can get the best assistance. Under no circumstances will I provide students with answers,
question papers or study notes.

Mobile: 081 241 7744

E-mail: leshau@[Link]

I wish you the best of luck with your studies!

Marguerite du Pisani

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES:

 Answer all the questions.

 Clear illustrations, examples and pictures can be included and if relevant will count as marks.
 This assignment consists of 4 Sections.
 This assignment consists of 16 pages.

Your assignment should consist of the following (Technical Aspects):

 Cover page, provided by IOL.
 Assignment content.
 Reference List

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SECTION A: Multiple Choice Questions [36]
Answer the following multiple choice questions by typing the correct letter (answer) in the text
box: (Choose the best answer, although more than one may seem correct.)

1.1 C
1.2 A
1.3 D
1.4 E
1.5 C
1.6 B
1.7 D
1.8 C
1.9 C
1.10 D
1.11 A
1.12 B
1.13 A
1.14 B
1.15 D
1.16 B
1.17 A
1.18 A
1.19 C
1.20 A
1.21 D
1.22 C
1.23 D
1.24 A
1.25 D
1.26 D
1.27 B
1.28 A
1.29 D
1.30 D
1.31 B
1.32 C
1.33 A
1.34 D
1.35 A
1.36 B

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1.1 The four skills in the acquisition of knowledge of language include: (1)

a. Aspiration
b. Tongue twisting
c. Reading
d. Parts of speech

1.2 Content-based instruction means: (1)

a. To learn a language whilst getting to know more about a subject.

b. To learn a language whilst participating in communicative tasks.
c. To learn a language whilst studying grammar rules.
d. To learn a language whilst imitating one’s parents.

1.3 Junior Primary is from: (1)

a. Grade 0 - 1
b. Grade 5 - 7
c. Grade 8 - 10
d. Grade 0 - 3

1.4 The best definition of Phonology would be: (1)

a. The study of the sound system of a language.

b. The study of the smallest meaningful unit in a language.
c. The study of how words are put together to form sentences.
d. The study of the sounds we make as we talk.

1.5 Environmental issues that influence language development are: (1)

a. The ability of the child to hear when spoken to.

b. The amount of attention a child receives in his home.
c. Intellectual disorders that a child may have.
d. The child’s cognitive abilities.

1.6 A simple explanation of Cognition would be: (1)

a. The acquisition of physical skills
b. The acquisition of mental skills
c. The acquisition of language skills
d. The acquisition of communication skills

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1.7 The pre-operational stage of a child’s life is between the ages: (1)

a. 11 - 15 years
b. 6 – 11 years
c. 0 – 2 years
d. 2 - 6 years

1.8 The nativist perspective of language development believes that: (1)

a. Learners actively build meaning for themselves in the process of learning.

b. Children learn spoken language from other human role models which involves imitation.
c. Children have an inborn ability to master language and do not need role models.
d. Children are born with brains which enable them to pick up a language.

1.9 Advantages of using the mother tongue in the classroom from Gr 4 onwards include: (1)

a. Children will improve the way they converse in their mother tongue.
b. The relationship between the teacher and children will improve.
c. More difficult and interesting work can be done in the class.
d. The usage of the second language will improve.

1.10 The basis of Content and Language and Integrated Learning is: (1)

a. The learning of a new language by studying its grammar rules.

b. The learning of a new language by residing with people talking that language.
c. The learning of a new language through enforced learning.
d. The learning of a new language by studying the content of a subject.

1.11 Phonetics is: (1)

a. The studying of the sounds made when talking.

b. The combination of two speech sounds in a language e.g. ‘th’ .
c. The description of the ‘ng’ sound at the end of ‘ring’.
d. The smallest unit in the sound system of a language.

1.12 Spoken English has its roots in: (1)

a. Germanic, American and Italian

b. Germanic, French and Norse
c. Greek, Latin and Hindi
d. Germanic, Spanish and Russian

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1.13 A common spelling rule in English is that : (1)

a. I before E except after C

b. I after E except before C
c. The letter C always follows an X
d. Q need not be followed by U

1.14 When the prefix ‘re’ is written before ‘arrange’ the correct spelling will be: (1)

a. Re-arrange
b. Rearange
c. Rearrange
d. Re arrange

1.15 The basic parts of a sentence are: (1)

a. An adjective, a noun and a preposition.

b. The predicate and an object and sometimes a subject.
c. The object and often a verb.
d. The subject, the verb and sometimes an object.

1.16 During Thompson’s presentation stage (when presenting a language lesson): (1)

a. The teacher and the pupils work together.

b. The teacher is the main informant.
c. The pupils do the work by themselves.
d. No one works, but relaxes

1.17 Newspapers can be used as a teaching aid for : (1)

a. Only Grades 1 - 4
b. All grades
c. Secondary grades
d. Primary grades

1.18 Interaction between learners and teacher is important for language development because: (1)

a. Many learners do not have the opportunity to use the 2nd language outside the classroom.
b. Many learners hear only the 2nd language outside the classroom.
c. Many learners are not interested in language development.
d. Many learners have communication disabilities.

1.19 Before children learn to read, they: (1)

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 a. Are not interested in story books at all.
b. Prefer books with few pictures.
c. ‘Read’ the book by looking at the pictures.
d. Are totally dependent on the teacher or parent to read to them.

1.20 In comparison to electronic devices, storytelling by a human: (1)

a. Provides genuine, live interaction.

b. Can be infinitely boring.
c. Is not the best way of conveying the content of a story.
d. Is definitely on its way out.

1.21 The use of facial expressions when reading a story: (1)

a. Is inappropriate.
b. Is overrated.
c. Is only necessary when children are cognitively impaired.
d. Is one of the teacher’s most important aids.

1.22 To ensure that children develop effective language skills, a teacher should: (1)

a. Talk as much as possible in class.

b. Make sure that children know the 2nd language.
c. Create enough time for children to talk AND listen in the classroom.
d. Forbid the children to use their mother tongue in class.

1.23 ‘Songs and rhymes stimulate the hemispherical interaction.’ This means: (1)

a. Only the right hemisphere of the brain is stimulated.

b. The left hemisphere and the right hemisphere of the brain join forces.
c. The left hemisphere of the brain is dominant when learning rhymes and songs.
d. The left and the right hemisphere of the brain get too much stimulation.

1.24 An example of a Finger Play song is: (1)

a. ‘Incy-wincy spider climbed up the waterspout’

b. ‘If you’re happy and you know it’
c. ‘Ten little Indians’
d. ‘Happy birthday to you’

1.25 An example of a tongue twister is: (1)

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 a. ‘Little Peter Rabbit has a fly upon his nose’
b. ‘One two, buckle my shoe’
c. ‘Hickory, dickory dock’
d. ‘Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers’

1.26 ‘Bingo’ and ‘Snap’ in the language class are games that improve : (1)

a. Eye-hand co-ordination
b. Social interaction
c. Literacy skills
d. The recognition of words

1.27 When teaching spelling: (1)

a. Do have a word wall.

b. Do use traditional spelling methods
c. Do weekly spelling tests.
d. Do emphasise spelling rules.

1.28 to teaching grammar The communicative approach is: (1)

a. To teach learners grammar rules in order to communicate.

b. To teach learners that grammar is not important for communication.
c. To teach learners how to effectively use a language as a means of communication.
d. To concentrate on writing skills for good communication.

1.29 ‘Peer correction’ means: (1)

a. That the learner corrects himself upon having made a mistake.

b. That another pupil corrects the mistake a learner has made.
c. That the teacher corrects the mistake a learner has made.
d. That fellow-learners ridicule a pupil after having made a mistake.

1.30 In the sentence ‘I saw a pride of lions.’, the word ‘pride’ is a: (1)

a. proper noun
b. common noun
c. abstract noun
d. collective noun

1.31 The plural of the noun ‘piano’ is: (1)

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 a. pianoes
b. pianos
c. pianae
d. piano’s

1.32 The OBJECT in the following sentence is (1)

My father took my brother to a soccer match.
a. My father
b. a soccer match
c. my brother
d. took

1.33 Choose the correct answer to the word in brackets (1)

At 12 pm yesterday the police officer (patrol) the street.
a. patrolled
b. had patrolled
c. was patrolling
d. patrol

1.34 Choose the correct answer to the word in brackets: (1)

I (like) to drink coffee before breakfast.
a. liked
b. have liked
c. am liking
d. like

1.35 Choose the correct punctuated version of the sentence below: (1)
the principal shouted stand in the line

a. The principal shouted, “Stand in the line!”

b. The principal shouted “stand in the line!”
c. “The principal shouted: Stand in the line!”
d. The principal shouted, “Stand in the line”!

1.36 Choose the correct form of the word written in brackets below: (1)
At the fashion parade, many of the (models) handbags were made of leather.
a. models
b. model’s
c. models’s
d. models’

SECTION B: Short answer questions [24]

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1. Indicate your answer with an X in the appropriate box: (12)
True False
1.1 Native languages are spoken only by people in Africa. X

1.2 According to Noam Chomsky, all children have an inborn ability to master a X
language regardless of the role models around them .

1.3 English has some speech sounds that do not exist in other languages. X

1.4 During the Thompson’s Practice Stage, learners are passive participants. X

1.5 A teacher must always correct the accent of children when they are X
pronouncing words in English.

1.6 To communicate effectively, one must be a good listener AND responder. X

1.7 Clarify your answer in 1.1 above.

It is false because native language is a productive language that starts early in all human life. It
begins with the stage of pre-verbal whereby the infants use questures.

1.8 Justify the answer given in 1.2 above.

Because children possess LAD, they are in fact able to learn the language despite incomplete
information from the environment.

1.9 Give an example of a speech sound in English where the sound is different from what the
Letters indicate.

Minimum pair or word such as bit or bat are different by only one sound and it can help learners
to distinguish similar sounds.

1.10 Discuss the answer given in 1.4 above.

At practice stage it is the learners turn to do most of the talking while the teacher monitored
performance.

1.11 Explain the reason for the choice of the answer in 1.5 above.

The important thing is to teach them to speak comprehensively

1.12 Discuss answer given in 1.6 above.

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 People with good communication skill they can easily understand the message of the
conversation and respond to the message. they also have good problem solving skill
2. Complete the following sentences. Type your answer within the given textbox. (7)
2.1 A secondary language is a language learned in …………………. to one’s primary language.

Addition

2.2 Behaviourists believe that language is learnt through a process of …………………..

involving imitation , rewards and practice.

2.3 In order to produce sound, humans use the lips, tongue, teeth, ……………….and lungs.

Pharynx

2.4 During Thompson’s Production Stage, the …………….. are responsible for doing the work.

Learners

2.5 If learners must find the meaning of words in the piece they are busy reading, it is known as a
................................. activity.

2.6 ………………..are part of the natural process of learning.

Errors

2.7 A person that listens, hears what is said, and tries to ……………………. it.

Comprehend

3. Match each characteristic on the left, with teaching method on the right. Type
a,b,c,d or e in the column on the far right. (5 )
Characteristic Teaching method Letter
a. Learners that find it difficult Do constant revision of words and language taught in b
to concentrate on something the class.
for more than a short time
b. Learners that are active, Give them more that one activity to do within a lesson. d
curious, enthusiastic and
willing
c. Learners that learn quickly Give them the opportunity to talk not only about a
but forget quickly themselves, but also about their friends, family and

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 environment.
d. Learners that are concerned Include drama, singing, mime and games in the c
with their immediate world lesson.
e. Learners that need constant Make sure to include activities which you know they e
praise are capable of doing.

SECTION C: Short questions [36]

1. ‘In a recent investigation at one of the schools in Windhoek where 204 Gr 8
learners’ literacy and numeracy skills levels were tested, shocking figures came to
light.’
Analyse the above statement from the study guide, saying what the investigation high-lighted,
and make a deduction. (5)

2. Discuss, using OWN words, how the class of the constructivist teacher will be organised, and
what he/she will offer the learners. (5)

3. The letter ‘y’ can sometimes be a consonant, and at other times be used as a vowel.
Explain this by giving examples. (2)

When you add any ending to the word that ends with y , change y to example the word butterfly
becomes butterflies.

4. Describe how learners themselves may be used as teaching aids: (5)

-You can use learners to compare sizes

-to demonstrate questions and answers
-to show emotions
-To introduce dialogues and to show actions

5. The study guide mentions many reasons why children should be read to aloud every day.
List any four. (4)

-increase vocabulary
-to create a shared literary experience and model fluency

6. Words can paint pictures. Compile 3 sentences where a synonym for walk is used to illustrate
how a person moves. (6)
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 E.g.: She ambled along the pathway, enjoying the fresh spring air.

-People were strolling along the beach.

-I was stumbling around the dark looking for a candle.
-Maria paddled across the room to the window.

7. Rewrite the following sentence, providing all the necessary punctuation marks. (4)
May i know why hafeni is not in school today?

May I know why Hafeni is not in school today?

8. Explain why it is important to allow learners to make mistakes in class. (5)

Because mistakes are important part of the learning process. If learners are not making
mistakes then they are not been given difficult enough topic and structures to work with
therefore as a teacher you have to give your learners challenging activities but
manageable and always correct mistakes in a positive way. Blaming or shouting will just
make them feel shy, angry with low self-esteem, therefore it is very important to create a
classroom friendly atmosphere. For example you must always make it clear to your
learners to feel free to make mistakes and to be corrected once they do mistakes.

SECTION D: Long questions [24]

1. Children must master gross motor skills and coordination before they can develop small motor
coordination. (15)

1.1 Describe an activity where the gross motor skills of children in the class can be developed.

Children carry out given instructions from their teachers for example: jump like a frog, hop
like a locust- walk like a snake.
-fly like a bird
-do push and pull activities example play a wheelbarrow
-tell learners to jump up and down

1.2 Describe an activity where the coordination skills of children in the class can be developed.

1.3 Describe an activity where the small motor skills of children in the class can be developed.

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2. Explain how a teacher will go about to use a newspaper as a method to get children to do a
piece of creative writing. (9)
(Note – do not describe the newspaper as a teaching aid.)

TOTAL 120

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