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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2025
ENG 1516
Applied English Literature Foundation Phase First Additional Language
50 Marks
Duration: 48 hours
FIRST EXAMINERS:
Mr J Shisinga
Dr L Kruger
Instructions:
• Please remember to type and attach the plagiarism declaration to your final
submission.
• The answered exam script must be uploaded as a PDF electronic document.
• Please do not password protect your document.
• Answer all questions in full, properly structured sentences and in paragraph form.
Do not use bullets or point form.
• If handwriting your exam, please write using a pen.
• Do not submit poorly scanned and hard to read answer files.
• Guard against incomplete or incorrect conversion to PDF.
• Convert all pages into a single PDF document.
• Do not load the pages one by one.
• Your answer file must not be more than 20mb in size
• No re-submissions will be accepted after the closing time and the grace period of
one hour.
• The exam paper must be uploaded by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, 09 October.
This paper consists of 5 pages.
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QUESTION 1
1.1. Briefly explain two benefits of exposing young learners to appropriate pieces
of literature.
(2)
1.2. Provide four reasons why it is beneficial to make use of graphic novels and/or
comics in the Foundation Phase classroom.
(4)
[6]
QUESTION 2
Read the following poem with its accompanying picture before answering the
questions below.
Copyright © 2014 Core Knowledge Foundation
http//creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/
2.1. What type of rhyme or poem is this? Provide a reason for your answer.
(2)
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2.2. Do you think the illustration adds value to the poem? Give a reason for your
answer.
(2)
2.3. Discuss in a paragraph of five sentences how you would motivate learners to
engage with this poem in a Foundation Phase classroom?
(5)
2.4. Your study material explains that all children learn differently and that there are
three main learning styles which suit different learners. Which learning style(s)
does your answer in 2.3. accommodate best? Briefly explain your answer.
(4)
[13]
QUESTION 3
Read this story and answer the questions below.
Why the Bat Flies by Night
A bush rat called Oyot was a great friend of Emiong, the bat; they always fed together, but
the bat was jealous of the bush rat. When the bat cooked the food it was always very good, and
the bush rat said, “How is it that when you make the soup it is so tasty?”
The bat replied, “I always boil myself in the water, and my flesh is so sweet, that the soup is
good.”
He then told the bush rat that he would show him how it was done; so he got a pot of warm
water, which he told the bush rat was boiling water, and jumped into it, and very shortly
afterwards came out again. When the soup was brought it was as strong and good as usual, as
the bat had prepared it beforehand.
The bush rat then went home and told his wife that he was going to make good soup like the
bat’s. He therefore told her to boil some water, which she did. Then, when his wife was not
looking, he jumped into the pot, and was very soon dead.
When his wife looked into the pot and saw the dead body of her husband boiling she was
very angry, and reported the matter to the king, who gave orders that the bat should be made a
prisoner. Every one turned out to catch the bat, but as he expected trouble he flew away into
the bush and hid himself. All day long the people tried to catch him, so he had to change his
habits, and only came out to feed when it was dark, and that is why you never see a bat in the
daytime.
From: Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, https://folkmasa.org/yashpeh/mb_yashp.php?mishtane=2457, public
domain.
3.1. To which genre does this story belong to? Give three reasons for your
answer. (4)
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these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2025
ENG 1516
Applied English Literature Foundation Phase First Additional Language
50 Marks
Duration: 48 hours
FIRST EXAMINERS:
Mr J Shisinga
Dr L Kruger
Instructions:
• Please remember to type and attach the plagiarism declaration to your final
submission.
• The answered exam script must be uploaded as a PDF electronic document.
• Please do not password protect your document.
• Answer all questions in full, properly structured sentences and in paragraph form.
Do not use bullets or point form.
• If handwriting your exam, please write using a pen.
• Do not submit poorly scanned and hard to read answer files.
• Guard against incomplete or incorrect conversion to PDF.
• Convert all pages into a single PDF document.
• Do not load the pages one by one.
• Your answer file must not be more than 20mb in size
• No re-submissions will be accepted after the closing time and the grace period of
one hour.
• The exam paper must be uploaded by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, 09 October.
This paper consists of 5 pages.
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QUESTION 1
1.1. Briefly explain two benefits of exposing young learners to appropriate pieces
of literature.
(2)
1.2. Provide four reasons why it is beneficial to make use of graphic novels and/or
comics in the Foundation Phase classroom.
(4)
[6]
QUESTION 2
Read the following poem with its accompanying picture before answering the
questions below.
Copyright © 2014 Core Knowledge Foundation
http//creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/
2.1. What type of rhyme or poem is this? Provide a reason for your answer.
(2)
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2.2. Do you think the illustration adds value to the poem? Give a reason for your
answer.
(2)
2.3. Discuss in a paragraph of five sentences how you would motivate learners to
engage with this poem in a Foundation Phase classroom?
(5)
2.4. Your study material explains that all children learn differently and that there are
three main learning styles which suit different learners. Which learning style(s)
does your answer in 2.3. accommodate best? Briefly explain your answer.
(4)
[13]
QUESTION 3
Read this story and answer the questions below.
Why the Bat Flies by Night
A bush rat called Oyot was a great friend of Emiong, the bat; they always fed together, but
the bat was jealous of the bush rat. When the bat cooked the food it was always very good, and
the bush rat said, “How is it that when you make the soup it is so tasty?”
The bat replied, “I always boil myself in the water, and my flesh is so sweet, that the soup is
good.”
He then told the bush rat that he would show him how it was done; so he got a pot of warm
water, which he told the bush rat was boiling water, and jumped into it, and very shortly
afterwards came out again. When the soup was brought it was as strong and good as usual, as
the bat had prepared it beforehand.
The bush rat then went home and told his wife that he was going to make good soup like the
bat’s. He therefore told her to boil some water, which she did. Then, when his wife was not
looking, he jumped into the pot, and was very soon dead.
When his wife looked into the pot and saw the dead body of her husband boiling she was
very angry, and reported the matter to the king, who gave orders that the bat should be made a
prisoner. Every one turned out to catch the bat, but as he expected trouble he flew away into
the bush and hid himself. All day long the people tried to catch him, so he had to change his
habits, and only came out to feed when it was dark, and that is why you never see a bat in the
daytime.
From: Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, https://folkmasa.org/yashpeh/mb_yashp.php?mishtane=2457, public
domain.
3.1. To which genre does this story belong to? Give three reasons for your
answer. (4)
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