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7. Why would a vegetarian eating mince pies be a great achievement for Gram? [3]
On the island where Mila grew up, the people spoke not only their indigenous language, but also English and French. It is exciting to be able to communicate in different languages.
In your group, think about and discuss the following questions about languages in our country:(Write down some of the better answers!)
How is the question of languages handled in South Africa?
What problems do many different languages in one country pose for the government?
How can these problems be solved?
Which official language of South Africa is spoken by the fewest people and why?
Which language is the most generally spoken in South Africa and why?
What do foreigners think of our languages? Now let us move on to more serious work!
Some pointers on how to approach this activity
| English | ______________ | ______________ | ______________ | _______________ |
| Good morning | ||||
| Welcome! | ||||
| How are you? | ||||
| My name is… | ||||
| What is your name? | ||||
| Where do you live? | ||||
| How old are you? | ||||
| What kind of music do you like? | ||||
| Good-bye |
[LO 1.4, 2.1, 2.2]
| Learning outcomes(LOs) |
| LO 1 |
| ListeningThe learner will be able to listen for enjoyment, and respond appropriately and critically in a wide range of situations |
| Assessment standards(ASs) |
| We know this when the learner: |
| 1.3 listens for specific information; |
| 1.4 listens actively in discussion. |
| LO 2 |
| SpeakingThe learner will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in spoken language in a wide range of situations |
| We know this when the learner: |
| 2.1 translates and interprets; |
| 2.2 interacts in additional language; |
| 2.4 debates social and ethical issues. |
| LO 3 |
| Reading and ViewingThe learner will be able to read and view for information and enjoyment, and respond critically to the aesthetic, cultural and emotional values in texts |
| We know this when the learner: |
| 3.1 reads a text (fiction or non-fiction); |
| 3.4 reads for information; |
| 3.6 uses reading strategies; |
| 3.8 demonstrates an ability to use reference books. |
| LO 4 |
| WritingThe learner will be able to write different kinds of factual and imaginative texts for a wide range of purposes |
| We know this when the learner: |
| 4.3 writes for personal reflection; |
| 4.4 writes creatively; |
| 4.6 treats writing as a process. |
| LO 6 |
| Language Structure and useThe learner will know and be able to use the sounds, words and grammar of the language to create and interpret texts. |
| We know this when the learner: |
| 6.9 expands vocabulary (e.g. by mind-mapping related words, such as words about war). |
ACTIVITY 1
The use of ‘nice’ and ‘cool’ is so rife that it is necessary to draw their attention to this cliché and use of slang.
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