ASSIGNMENT

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HBEC 2603

TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERSSEPTEMBER 2014 SEMESTER________________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS1. This assignment contains only ONE (1) question that is set in the language of the printed module for the course.

2. Answer in English.3. Download the language version of the assignment template concerned from the MyVLE for preparation and submission of your assignment. Your assignment should be typed using 12 point Times New Roman font and 1.5 line spacing.4. Your assignment should be between 2500 to 3000 words excluding references. Do not copy the assignment question and instructions to your answer. Only assignment answer developed within the approximate word limit will be assessed. The number of words should be shown at the end of your assignment.5. You must submit your assignment ONLINE via the MyVLE. Refer to the portal for instructions on the procedures to submit your assignment online. You are advised to keep a copy of your submitted assignment and proof of the submission for personal reference.

6. You can submit your assignment ONCE only in a SINGLE file. The file must be in MS-WORD format. Please ensure that you submit the CORRECT and latest version of file. File which is wrongly submitted must be re-submitted online before the deadline.7. Your assignment must be submitted between 10th23rd November 2014. Submission after 23rd November 2014 will NOT be accepted.8. Your assignment should be prepared individually. You should not copy another persons assignment. You should also not plagiarise another persons work as your own.

EVALUATION

This assignment accounts for 40% of the total marks for the course and shall be assessed based on the Rubrics or Answer Scheme attached.

You would be given feedback on the assignment before the Final Semester Examination commences.

PLAGIARISM: MARKS DEDUCTION

Warning: The submitted assignment will automatically undergo a similarity check. If plagiarism is detected, marks would be deducted as follows:

Assignments with 10 - 30% overlap with others: 20% deduction from the total marks scored. Assignments with 31 - 50% overlap with others: 40% deduction from the total marks scored. Assignments with more than 50% overlap with others: Zero mark would be given.

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

Most children have the opportunities to learn some form of English. They learn through talking, playing and participating in many forms of communication with others as well as their environment. There are also many language related experiences for children from everyday events in the household to special activities created for them. Question: Why do the following language related experiences important for young second language learners?

(i) Oral language(ii) Alphabet

(iii) Environmental materials

(iv) Reading books

(v) Writing

Step 1: Discuss the importance of the above language experiences for young second language learners in 1500 words.

Step 2: Watch and listen to the following story The very hungry caterpillar by Eric Carle at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKKdwGwOlK8 or http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=QHPsx3B77A4Step 3: Construct ONE complete activity and ONE accompanied worksheet which reflect ONE of the above language experiences. Activity designed should be related to the story by Eric Carle. Provide a worksheet for the created activity (can range from comic strips, flash/picture cards, charts, games, songs etc.) Activity should be aged appropriate and fun. Originality counts! Activity and worksheet designed should be well adapted and documented, and submitted as part of appendices.

[Total: 40 marks]

Assignment Rubrics

HBEC2603 / SEPTEMBER 2014 SEMESTER

A. Written Paper (30 marks)CriteriaWeightMissing

ItemLow

FairAbove

AverageExcellentMax Marks

01234

Introduction1There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.The introduction does not mention the objectives of the paper and important concepts.Main topic is stated but without proper arrangement of the framework nor is it inviting to the reader.Main topic is stated with proper organization in approaching the framework. Clear statements of objectives and important concepts.The introduction is inviting. Main topic is clearly stated and writing out the framework was clearly planned.

Objectives and main concepts are clearly explained.4

Content importance of language related experience

(a) Oral language

(b) Alphabet

(c) Environmental materials

(d) Reading books

(e) Writing 3The main idea is not clear. There is no relevant information.The content lacks clear main idea and logical sequence of information. Information is incomplete and incorrect.The content is vague in conveying the main idea and does not create a strong sense of purpose. Includes information with few facts. Some of the information may not seem fit to answer the question.The content is written with logical progression of main ideas and supporting information. Information is not so accurate and current but indicates direct to the question.The content is clearly written with logical progression of main ideas and supporting information. Information is accurate and current which direct to the questions.12

Organization

2.5Not relevantFrequently only narrate, digress from one topic to another without developing ideas or terms, makes insufficient or awkward use of textual evidence.Only partially develops the argument, shallow analysis, some ideas and generalizations undeveloped or unsupported, makes limited use of textual evidence, fails to integrate quotations appropriately.Pursues writing consistently, develops a main argument with clear major points and appropriate textual evidence and supporting detail, make an effort to organize paragraphs topically.Well chosen examples, details used to develop and support writing consistently, uses quotations and citations effectively, causal connections between ideas and evidence.10

Conclusion

1No conclusion providedVery vague conclusion. The paper just ends.Recognizable conclusion, but does not tie up introduction, content and evaluation.

Acceptable conclusion that ties up introduction, content and evaluation.A concrete conclusion. The conclusion ties up introduction, content and evaluation. Well summarized.4

TOTAL MARKS30

CriteriaWeightMissing

ItemLow

FairAbove

AverageExcellentMax Marks

01234

Activity and worksheet for the very Hungry Caterpillar and one language related experience

2.5Activity and worksheet have no relation to any of the language related experience, genre and no appeal at all.Activity and worksheet have relation to the language related experience, genre but do not adequately support the chosen language related experience nor is it particularly inviting to students.Activity and worksheet display the language related experience, relate to genres and stated objectives, do not adequately support the chosen language related experience nor is it particularly inviting to students though it is age appropriate.Activity and worksheet clearly display the language related experience, genre and relate to the objectives, support the chosen language related experience, and age appropriate but is not that inviting to students.

Activity and worksheet are inviting, display the language related experience and clearly relate to the genre and objectives, support the chosen language related experience and age appropriate, fun and exciting.10

TOTAL MARKS10

B. Activity and worksheet (10 marks)

STUDENT GUIDELINES

1. Read more about language learning and young children.

2. Refer to your reading bricks topic 3 for further details of language related experiences.

3. You may also read further by googling these keywords:

(a) Second language learning for young children

(b) (English) Language related experiences/activities for young children4. Apply colorful pictures, drawings, charts, enjoyable songs, fun games, etc to make your activities and worksheets interesting and catchy. These must be relevant to the chosen language related experience and support the story by Eric Carle. 5. Make sure that your choice of activities and worksheets are related to the language related experience chosen, relevant and appropriate for age 6 children. TUTOR GUIDELINES

1. To assist students on the importance of language learning/second language learning for young children.2. To advise students on how to prepare the activity and worksheet that integrate the language related experience and the story by Eric Carle.

3. Please assist students to structure both their activities and worksheets: (a) Check to see that the language related experience relevant to the activities and worksheets. (b) Also, the activities and worksheets support the story by Eric Carle.

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