KOLEJ PENDIDIKAN PERDANA (KOPEDA)

DIPLOMA PERGURUAN ASAS (DPA)

SEMESTER FEBRUARI 2019

SHORT COURSEWORK 1

PROGRAMME : DPA NAME :

COURSE : Kefasihan Bahasa Inggeris SEMESTER : February 2019

KOD : DTK 2023

DATE SET 4.3.2019 DATE DUE:25.3.2019

TASK 1 : TASK 1 :

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Identify and classify words accurately according to the word classes as used
in texts
2. Demonstrate ability to use words in different word classes accurately.
.

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

To enable students to:

1. identify and classify words accurately according to the 4 word classes of

nouns, pronouns, determiners and adjectives.
2. construct grammatically correct sentences.
3. use words in different word classes accurately.

SHORT COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENT 1 (100%)

Task A (60 marks)

Words can be classified into different classes. Describe the 8 classes of parts of
speech in detail.

WORK IN GROUPS of 3 or 4 MEMBERS and write IN DETAIL the 8 classes of parts of

speech.
TASK B (40 marks)

Question 1
Read the text below carefully. Analyse the text “ Gone forever” by Barbara Reeves
below in terms of the following word classes: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs and
adjectives. From the words identified, choose 4 words for each class and put them in
the appropriate column. Then CONSTRUCT 7 sentences using any of these words.

A snow leopard roars in the high mountains of Asia. A black rhinoceros

gallops across the plains of Africa. A grizzly bear hunts for fish in a North
American river. A mother blue whale and her calf glide through the deep
waters of the ocean.

All of these animals share the Earth with us. They fascinate us with their
beauty, their grace, and their speed. We love observing their behaviour,
and learning more about their habits. But just loving them is not enough. All
of these animals are endangered. Many of them have died, and without
special care, they may someday disappear from the Earth.

Why is it important to care for animals like these? One reason is to protect
the balance of life on Earth. Another reason is the beauty of the animals
themselves. Each species of animal is special. Once it is gone, it is gone
forever.

Africa was once filled with an abundance of wild animals. But that is
changing fast. One of these animals, the black rhinoceros, lives on the
plains of Africa. It has very poor eyesight and a very bad temper! Even
though the black rhino is powerful, and can be dangerous, its strength
can’t always help it to escape hunters. Some people think that the rhino’s
horn has magical powers, and many hunters kill rhinos for their valuable
horns. This has caused the black rhino to be placed on the endangered
species list.

The elephant seems to represent all that is strong and wild in Africa. It once
had no natural enemies, but is now endangered—killed for its ivory tusks.

The fastest land animal, the cheetah, also lives in Africa. It, too, is
becoming extinct as people take over more and more of the land that is
the cheetah's natural habitat.

Imagine Africa without the powerful rhino, the gentle, intelligent elephant,
or the lightning quick cheetah. Once they are gone, they are gone
forever.
Wherever people are careless about the land, there are endangered
species.

In South America, destruction of the rain forest threatens many animals.

Unusual mammals, such as the howler monkey and the three-toed sloth,
are endangered. Beautiful birds like the great green macaw and the
golden parakeet are also becoming extinct. They’re losing their homes in
the rain forest, and thousands die when they are caught and shipped off
to be sold as exotic pets.

The giant panda of Asia is a fascinating and unique animal. Yet there are
only about 1,000 still living in the wild. The giant panda’s diet consists mainly
of the bamboo plant, so when the bamboo forests die, so does the panda.
China is now making an effort to protect these special creatures from
becoming extinct.

Ocean-dwelling animals are in danger of extinction as well. The blue whale

is the largest animal in the world. It weighs up to 390,000 pounds. Whale
hunting and pollution are this species’ greatest enemies.

Unfortunately, it is people who cause many of the problems that animals

face. We alter and pollute their habitats. We hunt them for skins, tusks, furs,
and horns. We destroy animals that get in the way of farming or building.
And we remove them from their natural habitats and take them home as
pets.

What can you do to help endangered animals? Learn as much as you can
about them. The more you know, the more you can help. Make an effort
to support zoos and wildlife groups. Many zoos breed endangered animals,
helping to ensure that they will continue to live on. Contribute to groups,
such as the National Wildlife Federation and the Sierra Club, that work hard
to protect animals. You can also be a smart shopper and never buy a pet
that has been raised in the wilderness.

The world is made up of many living things, and each thing is dependent
on the others to survive. If we allow even one species on Earth to become
extinct, it has an impact on other living things and changes our world.
When we mention any endangered wild animals, let’s hope that we never
again have to say, "Gone forever."

Question 2

Instruction

1. Read the text

2. Identify 4 WORDS for each parts of speech below.
3. Highlight the words in the passage using coloured pencils.
4. Write the selected words in the appropriate columns.
5. Construct 2 sentences for each parts of speech identified (choose any TWO
from each class).

Parts of Speech 1 2 3 4
Nouns

Pronouns

Verbs

Adverbs

Adjectives

Prepositions

(24 marks)

Task B

Construct 10 SENTENCES

1. _______________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________________

5. _______________________________________________________________

6. _______________________________________________________________

7. _______________________________________________________________

8. _______________________________________________________________
(16 marks)

A GOOD ASSIGNMENT SHOULD SHOW

1. a good understanding of the task

2. originality and creativity
3. appropriate language use

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSEWORK

1. Cite the source of the text and any references you used, using the APA format.
2. No duplication of assignments from other coursework is allowed.
3. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
4. Your work should be typewritten with double spacing and font Arial, size 12.
5. The cover page should have the following information:
a. Name
b. Index number and ID
c. Class/ Group /Kohort
d. Title of essay and Date
e. Lecturer's name
6. You should adhere to the deadline. Without an approved extension of time, late submission
will be dealt with severely.

MARKING CRITERIA

The coursework will be marked against the marking criteria set for this coursework

Prepared by

………………………….............
(Pn. Hjh Norjah Binti Hassan)