Question 1 a) Research conducted since the early 1960s show that grammar instruction that is separate from writing

instruction does not improve students writing competence (Hillocks,1986) i. With reference to the above statement, discuss the benefits of teaching grammar through writing.(5 M) ii. Identify and discuss how would you integrate the teaching of grammar in writing skills. (5 M)

Question 2 Even though phonemic awareness has been shown to correlate highly with learning to read, it is apparently a necessary but not sufficient condition of learning to read and spell (Adams, 1990)

Based on the excerpt above, discuss to what extent you would apply the phonics approach to teach children reading skills. (20 M)