CHL2601
CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS)
QUESTION 1
1.1.1
Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and comprehend language
in ways that enable people to communicate successfully and participate
meaningfully in society.
, 1.1.2
Emergent literacy is the early period in which children gain a knowledge of
print, language, and books before getting formal reading and writing training.
1.1.3
Technology has significantly shaped literacy by introducing digital texts,
interactive learning tools, and multimedia platforms. While it enhances
engagement and access, it also demands new digital competencies and may
widen the digital divide among learners with unequal access.
1.1.4
Children's literature is distinguished by the use of language and subjects
appropriate to children's developmental levels, with images and repetition
frequently used to enhance comprehension.
1.1.5
Emergent literacy differs from conventional literacy in that it encompasses the
early exposure to language and print before children formally learn to read
and write, while conventional literacy involves established reading and writing
abilities gained through instruction.
1.1.6
Two main genres of literature include:
Fiction
Poetry
1.1.7
Literacy is considered dynamic because it is always adapting to changes in
technology, society, and modes of communication. Today, literacy entails not
only reading print but also managing digital texts, multimedia information, and
other kinds of communication that go beyond traditional reading and writing.
1.1.8
Children’s literature is crucial in early development as it promotes language
skills, imagination, empathy, and cultural understanding. In the South African
context, it helps bridge linguistic and cultural gaps by incorporating indigenous
stories and home languages.
1.1.9
Literature genres help to shape cultural identity by communicating values,
ideas, and historical experiences. Children learn about their cultural roots and
grow in pride for their heritage through genres such as folktales and
biographies.
1.1.10
Two shared characteristics of oral and written literature are:
CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS)
QUESTION 1
1.1.1
Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and comprehend language
in ways that enable people to communicate successfully and participate
meaningfully in society.
, 1.1.2
Emergent literacy is the early period in which children gain a knowledge of
print, language, and books before getting formal reading and writing training.
1.1.3
Technology has significantly shaped literacy by introducing digital texts,
interactive learning tools, and multimedia platforms. While it enhances
engagement and access, it also demands new digital competencies and may
widen the digital divide among learners with unequal access.
1.1.4
Children's literature is distinguished by the use of language and subjects
appropriate to children's developmental levels, with images and repetition
frequently used to enhance comprehension.
1.1.5
Emergent literacy differs from conventional literacy in that it encompasses the
early exposure to language and print before children formally learn to read
and write, while conventional literacy involves established reading and writing
abilities gained through instruction.
1.1.6
Two main genres of literature include:
Fiction
Poetry
1.1.7
Literacy is considered dynamic because it is always adapting to changes in
technology, society, and modes of communication. Today, literacy entails not
only reading print but also managing digital texts, multimedia information, and
other kinds of communication that go beyond traditional reading and writing.
1.1.8
Children’s literature is crucial in early development as it promotes language
skills, imagination, empathy, and cultural understanding. In the South African
context, it helps bridge linguistic and cultural gaps by incorporating indigenous
stories and home languages.
1.1.9
Literature genres help to shape cultural identity by communicating values,
ideas, and historical experiences. Children learn about their cultural roots and
grow in pride for their heritage through genres such as folktales and
biographies.
1.1.10
Two shared characteristics of oral and written literature are:
