Section 4.4: Assignment

 

1. What is meant by numeracy for "everyday living"? Give one example.

 

2. Reading, spelling, and numeracy are three examples of what?

 

3. What are the three different "chunks" of words students need to learn when working on their spelling? Describe the types of words found in each chunk.

 

4. What are the basic steps in the Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) and what does this help learners with?

 

5. What are the basic steps of the writing process?

 

6. What is the purpose of learner portfolios?

 

7. What are the three basic "modes" that the computer can be used in in literacy teaching and learning?

 

8. What are two objectives to work on with Stage One learners with regard to spelling?

 

9. Describe an "echo reading" activity and explain how this assists a new reader.

 

10.  What are two differences between new and experienced readers?

 

11.  What are three ways of helping readers to remember the spelling of words?

 

 

On to Module 5

 

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