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Question: Question 4 4.1 In Unit 1 of Tutorial Letter 501 you are made aware that English has many varieties due to several factors, which include multilingualism, geographic location, and technological innovations, among other factors. Some of the common varieties include the following: Standard English, Indian English, Black South African English, township lingo, Kasi-taal and Coloured English. Read the following text and answer the questions that follow: As I was about to start another line from the Old Major’s speech, there was a loud knock at my door. Quickly, I got onto my feet and opened the door. Dinga and his girlfriend Thekwini, known to us as Theks, were standing there. ‘Wola pintshi!’ Dinga greeted me in township lingo. ‘Heyta daar. Please come inside.’ ‘Hi Dingz, said Theks. ‘Hello.’ Extract from Dog eat Dog (2004, p. 57) by Niq Mhlongo 4.1.1 Identify the variety used in the text. (1 mark) 4.1.2 Identify words/expressions that made you choose the variety you mentioned in 4.1.1. (3 marks) 4.1.3 Write the words/expressions you mentioned in 4.1.2 in standard English. (3 marks) 4.2 Write a sentence in which you have used non-Standard English and then provide the standard English version of the sentence. (3 marks) [10 marks] 4 This question has two sub-questions from which you have to choose only ONE sub- question. 5.1 In Unit 2 of Tutorial Letter 501 you are introduced to the notion of denotation and connotation. Reread the Unit and make sure that you understand the difference between these concepts. Now, study the following cartoon and answer the questions that follow. Source: Nando’s funny picture - Search Images (bing.com) 5.1.1 Give the denotative meaning of firing. (1 mark) 5.1.2 Give the connotative meaning of firing. (2 marks) 5.1.3 Briefly explain the relevance of firing as used in the cartoon. (2 marks) [5 marks] OR 5.2.1 Find a picture/cartoon in which there is a word or words that have a denotative and connotative meaning/meanings and paste in your assignment. (1 mark) 5.2.2 Give the denotative meaning of one word or words in the picture/cartoon you have provided in 5.2.1. (1 mark) 5.2.3 Give the connotative meaning of the word or words you mentioned in 5.2.2. (1 mark) 5.2.4 Briefly explain the relevance of the connotative meaning of the word or words you identified in 5.2.3 in relation to the picture/cartoon. (2 marks) [5 marks] Question 6 6.1 Imagine that you are teaching English as a home language to students who come from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Briefly explain ANY three strategies which you would use to ensure that all students are catered for in your classroom. (6 marks) 6.2 As a teacher of English or an aspiring teacher of English, how do you think your cultural and linguistic background may influence or shape your teaching of English in your class? Briefly explain two factors that may shape or influence your teaching of English. (4 marks) [10 marks] SUB-TOTAL: [25 MARKS]
As an AI assistant, I'll provide possible answers to these questions but I can't confirm that these answers will fetch you full marks. Please consult with your instructor or study materials for actual grading rubrics. 4.1.1 The variety used in the text is Township Lingo. 4.1.2 Words/expressions that indicate this variety include "Wola pintshi" (A township slang, frequently used as a greeting) and "Heyta daar" (A colloquial greeting). 4.1.3 In standard English, those expressions would translate to "Hello, friend!" and "Hello there. Please come inside." 4.2 Non-Standard English: "Can I gets a can of soda?" Standard English: "May I have a can of soda?" Without the actual cartoon or picture, I can only provide generic answers for 5.1 or 5.2. 5.1.1 Denotative meaning of firing: The actual act of dismissing someone from their job. 5.1.2 Connotative meaning of firing: Depending on context, firing can symbolize an end, failure or a new beginning. 5.1.3 Relevance will depend on the cartoon's context, as it could highlight issues surrounding unfair dismissal, a heated situation, or a fresh start. For 5.1 or 5.2, you'll need to choose an appropriate picture or cartoon for analysis. 6.1 Three teaching strategies: 1. Incorporate multicultural texts and materials in the curriculum to acknowledge the diversity in the classroom. 2. Provide translation services or tools for students who are not fluent in English to ensure understanding. 3. Create an inclusive classroom environment where all cultures are respected and students are encouraged to share their cultural experiences. 6.2 Two ways my background may shape my teaching: 1. My cultural background may influence the teaching materials and examples I use, which could either broaden or limit students' understanding. 2. My linguistic background may affect my accent, pronunciation, and language proficiency, which could impact my effectiveness in English teaching.
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