Mastering the Art of Communication: A Digital Era Approach

Question: Question 21 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text One purpose of writing is to communicate with others using digital technology. In today’s information age, much communication is done in writing; think of how we use cell phones to share ideas.  Choose the concept that is related to the above statement. A. A. Communicating locally and globally B. C. Communicating locally only. C. D. Communicating face to face. D. B. Communicating globally only.  Question 22 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Choose the correct option: Identify the type of research where we use information written by other researchers or people who have conducted research or based their findings on information gathered by others. A. C. informal B.B. secondary C. A. primary D. D. both primary and secondary Question 23 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Complete the following statement by choosing the correct option below. Aitchison, Dixon, Pretorius, Reed and Verbeek,(2018) set the standards for South African language and literacy graduate teachers by suggesting that_______________________. A. C improving knowledge of a subject. B. A. teachers’ knowledge of language and literacy and how to teach learner C. D   interpreting incorrectly and acquiring knowledge. D. B using the information to acquire knowledge Question 24 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Choose the best option. Pretorius et al (2016) believe that in order to make children successful readers, teachers must use the following: A. B. Reading corners and libraries B. D. Reading practices and reading materials.  C. A. Writing practices and reading materials  D. C. Reading practices and fluent reading Question 25 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Choose the correct option below that is related to the following statement: These are the two main threats to reading in the foundation phase. A. B.    difficulty level of the text and poor comprehension B. D.   difficulty level of the text and a lack of reading materials C. A.    difficulty level of the text and a lack of interest. D. C.   difficulty level of the text and a lack of understanding Question 26 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Read the following scenario and choose the correct option below:   The head of the department at your school has asked you, as a newly appointed teacher, to set an English question paper. The HOD also advised you to include 10% of middle-order questions – according to Bloom’s taxonomy – in the paper.   Which levels belong to middle-order questions? A. C. levels 3 and 4 B. D.  levels 5 and 6 C. B.  levels 1 and 4 D. A.   levels 1 and 2 Question 27 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text From the list below, identify the term that relates to the following statement:   This is the result of correct language use and ideas that are discussed clearly and in depth so that they are easy to follow and understand. A. D.  sequencing B. B. logical sequencing C. C.  cohesion D. A.   Coherence Question 28 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Read the following scenario and choose the correct option.   Your head of department asks you to start teaching your Grade 3 learners a text that is based on imagination.  Furthermore, the text should use informal writing to make learners participate effectively. This type of text is referred to as … A. B.  popular culture.   B. D. fictional writing. C. C. academic essays. D. A.   classical writing. Question 29 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Complete the following statement with the correct option. _______________is a step in good listening that takes place without us even thinking about it as it is a common human practice. A. A. Making comments B. D. Making notes C. B. Focusing on issues D. C. Making a summary Question 30 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which step relates to the steps of reading and understanding the text? Choose the correct option.  A. B. Bridging inferences B. D. Comprehension C. A.    Phonemic knowledge D. C. Language comprehension Question 31 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Complete the following sentence by filling in the correct option. ______________ is the most important step as it involves understanding what is read. A. B.    Comprehension B. C.   Responses C. D.   Vocabulary D. A.    Decoding Question 32 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Consult the article Teaching an active listening strategy to preservice education professionals by Hamlin, McNaughton, McCarthy, Head-Reeves and Schreiner (2007) under Additional Resources and complete the following sentence. In their discussion, they indicated that active________ demonstrated by the trained participants were also recognized and valued by parents of preschool and school-aged children. A. D.   listening skills B. C.   speaking skills C. A.    speaking skills D. B.    writing skills Question 33 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Read the following and select the correct option that relates to the five-step model.   Duron et al (2006) provide a five-step model that can be used to apply critical thinking. This is based on the understanding that the more active we are in acquiring knowledge (e.g., reading, listening, thinking, participating and writing), the easier it is for us to gain such knowledge, rather than if we were merely sitting passively and trying to absorb the information by just listening. A. D. All of the above options B. A.   Establish learning objectives and behaviours that the students should follow. C. C. Engage in and practice activities. D. B.   Learn by developing and using appropriate questions. Question 34 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Choose the option that relates to top-down reading strategies. A. D.   All of the above B. A.    Word recognition method C. C.   Vocabulary method D. B.    Prediction method Question 35 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Complete the following sentence by filling in the correct option. ___________ involves absorbing the words into our minds, processing them to recognise their meaning, and how the words work together to form ideas.   A. A.    Decoding B. B.    Comprehension C. D.   Vocabulary D. C.   Responses Question 36 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text    Choose the option that relates to bottom-up reading strategies.   A. D.   All of the above B. A.    Word recognition method C. B.    Phonics method D. C.   Vocabulary method Question 37 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Fill in the correct option which is related to the following sentence:  __________________can be based on chronological events, order of importance, or from biggest to smallest; the sequencing is determined by the writer. A. A. Cohesion B. C. Coherence C. D. None of the above. D. B. Logical sequencing Question 38 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Masana, a learner in Grade 3, always uses language that does not reflect emotions, although the grammar is correct. Her teacher always praises her in front of her learners. A. A. Masana uses Informal language. B. B. Masana uses formal language. C. D. Masana uses only informal language. D. C.  Masana uses formal and informal language. Question 39 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Read the following scenario and then select the type of speech that the principal uses from the options listed below:   The principal of a school reminds the foundation phase teachers to start preparing for a reading competition with other schools that was decided on as one of the objectives of the school. Some of the foundation phase teachers respond by saying that there are a lot more important things to do than organising a reading competition. The principal is angered by the teachers’ response and tells them: “You can't move the goalpost as you please. This is what you agreed upon as foundation phase teachers.” A. B.  indirect speech B. A.   literal speech C. D. direct speech D. C. figurative speech Question 40 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Complete the following sentence with the correct option. In the article Teaching an active listening strategy to preservice education professionals, McNaughton, McCarthy, Head-Reeves, and Schreiner (2007) found that active___________ can be taught efficiently and effectively to preservice education professionals and that the use of these targeted communication skills is viewed positively by parents of preschool and school-aged children. A. A. listening skills B. B. reading skills C. C. writing skills D. D. speaking skills