Eced 220: Language Activities Question Paper
Eced 220: Language Activities
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : ECED 220
UNIT TITLE : LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any FOUR questions.
Question One
Define the following wards as used in language;
(6 Marks)
Communication.
Language.
Symbol.
Briefly describe the stages of child’s language development up to the adult speech.
(9 Marks)
Question Two
With examples explain five characteristics of language.
(4 Marks)
Explain five characteristics of a good story for young children.
(5 Marks)
Question Three
State and explain the five components of language.
(10 Marks)
Write five activities to enhance language skills in children.
(5 Marks)
Question Four
With examples explain three visual skills that are necessary if the child is going to be able to read.
(9 Marks)
Highlight three activities that a teacher can use to enhance visual discrimination.
(6 Marks)
Question Five
With examples discuss the Hallidayss functions of language. (15 Marks)
Question Six
Write five reasons why language is important for children.
(10 Marks)
With examples explain non-verbal communication. Give five examples.
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