Supporting SpLD Learners in English Language Exam Skills

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Supporting SpLD Learners in English Language Exam Skills
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Select one of the Specific Learning Difference (SpLD) from the list below and write in the blank which follows:
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Language Disorders

SpLD: ______________________________
With reference to the given set of examination paper, explain how the selected SpLD would affect the learner in the successful completion of the paper. (5 Marks)

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Select one of the Executive Function Skills from the list below and write in the blank which follows:
Goal setting and planning, Organising, Prioritising, Working memory, Cognitive flexibility

Executive Function Skill: ______________________________
With reference to the given set of examination paper, explain how the selected Executive Function Skill would be important for the learner in the successful completion of the paper. (5 Marks)

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a) Select one of the components from the list below and write in the blank which follows:
Editing, Graphic Stimulus, Comprehension Open-ended

Examination Component: _____________________________
a. Referring to the given sample examination paper, list and explain the pre-requisite skills or knowledge that an SpLD learner needs in order to successfully handle the questions in the selected component (5 marks)

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b. For the same selected component, explain in sequence the specific steps you will take to guide the SpLD learner through it. You may demonstrate the steps and explanations by referring to your annotations on the paper. (10 marks)

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a) Select one of the components from the list below and write in the blank which follows:
Grammar Cloze, Comprehension Cloze, Synthesis and Transformation

Examination Component: _____________________________
Referring to the given sample examination paper, list and explain the pre-requisite skills or knowledge that an SpLD learner needs in order to successfully handle the questions in the selected component (5 marks)

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b) For the same selected component, explain in sequence the specific steps you will take to guide the SpLD learner through it. You may demonstrate the steps and explanations by referring to your annotations on the paper. (10 marks)

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