English FAL Level 2 Module 2

English: First Additional Language NQF 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Reading for information Module 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Overview • Information and reference texts • The reading process • Abbreviations and acronyms • Summarising • Parts of speech • Nouns • Articles • pronouns • Antonyms and synonyms Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Information and reference texts Use information and reference texts to find specific facts and information, from printed or electronic sources, for example: • dictionaries • encyclopaedias • textbooks • manuals • newspapers • magazines Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Learning activity 2.1 Module 2 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 2.1 on page 16 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

The reading process 1 Pre-reading Skim, scan, predict 2 During reading Intensive reading in order to understand 3 Post-reading Respond to questions and instructions • Comprehension • Summary • Language in practice Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Learning activities 2.2 and 2.3 Module 2 After viewing the video, test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activities 2.2 and 2.3 on pages 17 and 19 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Shortening words: abbreviations and acronyms An An abbreviation acronym is a short form of a word is also an abbreviation in which or phrase. the first letters of a group of words form a word. abbr. POTUS (abbreviation) (President of the United States) e.g. SAPS (example) (South African Police Services) no. (number) UFO (unidentified flying object) Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Shortening texts: How to summarise information Step 1 PRE-READ Skim, scan, predict Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Shortening texts: How to summarise information break down into main ideas, exclude supporting details Step 2 READ and ANALYSE Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Shortening texts: How to summarise information Step 3 SYNTHESISE Put back together in shortened format, rewrite main points, own words Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Shortening texts: How to summarise information Check work and submit final draft Step 4 EVALUATE Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Shortening texts: How to summarise information Step 1 PRE-READ Step 2 READ and ANALYSE Step 3 Step 4 SYNTHESISE EVALUATE Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Summary activity Module 2 Test your knowledge of this section by completing the Summary activity on page 20 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Parts of speech Each word in a sentence has a specific function. Words can function as: Articles Nouns Parts of Speech Pronouns Later you will cover: Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions and Conjunctions Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Nouns 2 Proper nouns Wednesday, March Common nouns Pen Abstract nouns Determination Collective nouns A pack of cards Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Nouns in a picture Proper noun: Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Everest Common noun: mountain, mountaineer, snow Abstract noun: courage, strength, perseverance Collective noun: a range of mountains, a team of climbers Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Learning activity 2.4 Module 2 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 2.4 on page 22 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Articles A word (a, an, the) used before a noun to show whether you are referring to something in particular, or a general example of something: A car Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Articles A word (a, an, the) used before a noun to show whether you are referring to something in particular, or a general example of something: An old-fashioned car. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Articles A word (a, an, the) used before a noun to show whether you are referring to something in particular, or a general example of something: The car that Kylie bought. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Antonyms and synonyms Word Antonym (opposite) Synonym (same) big small huge rich poor wealthy happy sad joyful adult child grownup quick slow fast depart (on holiday) arrive leave hot (temperature) cold scorching low (levels of water) high depleted fix (a broken object) break repair sound (that you hear) silence noise Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Pronouns • Personal pronouns (me) • Possessive pronouns (mine) • Reflexive pronouns (myself) • Interrogative pronouns (Who?) • Demonstrative pronouns (those) • Relative pronouns (that) • Indefinite pronouns (anyone) Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Learning activity 2.5 Module 2 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 2.5 on page 25 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Summary of Module 2 You can improve your ability to read and respond to information texts with real understanding, by following a reading process. This ability does not only apply to English First Additional Language, but across the curriculum. You actively engage your brain in these activities which then improves your chances of academic success. Pre-reading skills: Skim, scan and predict. During reading skills: Understand words. Use a dictionary, the context, your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes, and the origins of words to help you. Post-reading skills: Apply your knowledge of language structures and grammar conventions to help you respond to instructions. Use the feedback you receive to improve future performance. Mathematics NQF Level 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Summary continued… Mathematics NQF Level 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Formative assessment Module 2 Test your knowledge of Module 2 by completing the Formative assessment on page 27 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

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