1.7 Comprehension and spelling

2. batter , n . a beaten mixture of flour, milk and eggs, used in cooking, (cake batter), Especially for pancakes and for coating food before frying. (from 14 ^th century French bature meaning a beating).

3. batter , n . a player who bats a ball esp. in cricket or baseball. (from the Old English batt meaning a club).

2. Refer to the entries for the word ‘flag” and shade the correct answer:

1. flag n . 1 . piece of cloth attached to a pole as an emblem or signal. - … to mark with a flag or sticker

2 . to lose enthusiasm

3 . to signal (a vehicle) to stop by waving the arm

4 . a flat paving stone

(Simplified from the Collins Pocket English Dictionary )

3. Write your own sentence for each entry of the word “flat” found in the dictionary.

Assessment

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;

3.1.3 scans for specific details;

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

3.1.7 makes story maps or notes key points to track comprehension;

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

3.6 understands the vocabulary and discusses how writers have used language to achieve effects (similes, rhythm, onomatopoeia);

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 4

WRITING The 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:

4.1 writes different kinds of texts for different purposes and audiences:

4.1.1 writes for personal, exploratory, playful, imaginative and creative purposes (e.g. diary, humorous anecdotes, story, poem);

4.1.2 writes informational texts expressing ideas clearly and logically for different audiences (e.g. notices, reports);

4.2 develops and organises ideas through a writing process:

4.2.2 develops the topic by consulting relevant sources, selecting relevant information and organising ideas;

4.3 produces neat and legible work with attention to presentation (e.g. cover page, title, headings, and suitable graphics);

4.4 applies knowledge of language at various levels:

4.4.1 word level;

4.4.3 paragraph level;

LO 6

LANGUAGE STRUCTURE AND USE The 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:

6.1 works with words:

6.1.1 uses prefixes, stems and suffixes/extensions to form words;

6.1.3 records words in a personal dictionary;

6.1.4 uses phonics and spelling rules to spell words correctly;

6.2 works with sentences:

6.2.3 identifies and uses nouns, pronouns, prepositions, articles and conjunctions;

6.2.6 consolidates use of punctuation learned so far.

6.4 develops awareness and use of style:

6.4.1 uses language appropriate for the audience, purpose and context (e.g.

formal / informal register);

Memorandum

Comprehension

1. a cat

2. breast milk

3. 3

4. Snap, Crackle and Pop

5. on the Malherbe’s farm / outside Paarl / by the Malherbe family

6. pink / little

7. eat bites out of Pama Malherbe’s butternuts

8. Lambchop

9. open memo, justified

Fantastic

3.

(a) factory; phial; physical; phantom; photograph; fanatic; feather;

first

(b) kitten; character; carrot; chemical; chorus; kidney; kudu; cough

(c) gnome; knit; knight / night; pneumonia; gnome; never; knock;

nature

(d) single; circle; psalm; psychic; scene; citizen; scented; simple

(e) shoulder; chef; sugar; chiffon; sheet; shelter; shovel; chic

(f) wriggle; wrinkle; rhyme; rhinoceros; wrist; rhubarb; rewards; riddle

(g) jazz; judge; gem; jacket; genius; giraffe; jail; gypsy

(h) gaze; guess; ghetto; ghost; guide; glamour; gargoyle; guard

(i) zero; zinnia; xylophone; zulu

Homographs

1. (a) 2

(b) 3

(c) 1

2.

(a) 3

(b) 2

(c) 1

(d) 4