Answer to Question #218042 in English for A.G

Question

Indicate if the following statements are TRUE or FALSE: (10) 1.1 Drama should be about the process of exploration and the sharing of ideas, rather than the presentation of a polished end-product. 1.2 It is no cause for concern if there is no time for a cooling down activity, as long as learners have enjoyed the lesson. 1.3 Imitating a baby bird emerging from an egg, is an example of a cooling down exercise. 1.4 The performing arts influence the mood and relieve tension. 1.5 Music focuses concentration and improves memory. 1.6 Research has found that musical skills correlate with phonological awareness and early reading skills. 1.7 Bouncing balls on a musical beat improves fine motor control and laterality. 1.8 Dance only enhances social and emotional development. 1.9 Child drama provides the ideal opportunity to role-play certain problematic situations. 1.10 Learners in the Foundation Phase find it difficult to verbalise experiences and the teacher should not expect them to sustain any form of dialogue.

Answer 1

1.1 Drama should be about the process of exploration and the sharing of ideas, rather than the presentation of a polished end-product.

TRUE

1.2 It is no cause for concern if there is no time for a cooling down activity, as long as learners have enjoyed the lesson.

FALSE

1.3 Imitating a baby bird emerging from an egg, is an example of a cooling down exercise.

TRUE

1.4 The performing arts influence the mood and relieve tension.

TRUE

1.5 Music focuses on concentration and improves memory.

TRUE

1.6 Research has found that musical skills correlate with phonological awareness and early reading skills.

TRUE

1.7 Bouncing balls on a musical beat improve fine motor control and laterality.

FALSE

1.8 Dance only enhances social and emotional development.

FALSE

1.9 Child drama provides the ideal opportunity to role-play certain problematic situations.

TRUE

1.10 Learners in the Foundation Phase find it difficult to verbalise experiences and the teacher should not expect them to sustain any form of dialogue.

TRUE