4.3 Reading  (Page 5/5)

We know this when the learner:

2.1 communicates experiences, ideas and information in different and fairly challenging contexts for different audiences and purposes:

2.1.1 uses language thoughtfully for interpersonal communication (e.g. praising someone’s efforts, disagreeing with someone);

2.2 uses interaction strategies to communicate effectively in group situations:

2.3 uses appropriate body language and presentation skills:

2.4 uses appropriate language for different purposes and audiences:

2.4.1 uses language with the appropriate register in less familiar situations;

2.4.2 uses grammatical structures and idioms that are appropriate for the purpose;

2.4.3 uses language carefully to express complex but common emotions such as anger, impatience, sympathy, admiration.

2.4.4 identifies and challenges discriminatory use of language.

LO 3

READING AND VIEWING The learner will be able to read and view for information and enjoyment, and to respond critically to the aesthetic, cultural and emotional values in texts.

We know this when the learner:

3.1 reads a variety of South African and international fiction and non-fiction for different purposes (e.g. peoms, book reviews, short novels, newsletters, reference books);

3.1.1 reads independently, selecting appropriate reading and comprehension strategies for the purpose;

3.1.2 skims to get the general idea;

3.1.3 scans for specific details;

3.1.5 uses previous knowledge or textual clues to determine meaning and make inferences;

3.1.6 predicts content or ending;

3.1.8 reads aloud clearly, adjusting speed according to purpose and audience;

3.3 describes and analyses emotional response to texts;

3.9 understands and responds appropriately to a range of information texts:

3.9.2 reads and carries out fairly complex instructions, and follows directions with minimum assistance;

3.10 interprets and discusses more complex visual texts (e.g. tables, charts, posters, bar graphs, maps) and can change text from one form to another (e.g. a table of data into a graph);

3.11 selects relevant reading material and applies reseach skills to find information in dictionaries, reference books and textbooks from community sources or electronic media (where available).

LO 5

THINKING AND REASONING The learner will able to use language to think and reason, and access, process and use information for learning.

We know this when the learner:

5.1 uses language to think and reason:

5.1.3 distinguishes between advantages and disadvantages of something and explains why;

5.3 processes information:

5.3.1 collects and categorises relevant ideas and explains the reasons underlying the categorisation;

5.3.3 organises information under different headings;

5.3.5 organises information into a paragraph, table, timeline, chart or other appropriate written or graphical representation;

5.3.6 evaluates and draws conclusions and can explain basis;

5.3.7 evaluates and draws conclusions and can explain basis;

5.4 uses language to think creatively:

5.4.4 experiments with visual and sound effects of language;

5.4.5 explores associations of words and concepts to get new angles on topics.