ASSIGNMENT 02: This assignment is based on Unit 3 and 4 in Tututorial Letter 501.
Work through these two units as well as the pages in your prescribed textbook,
Introducing Children’s Literature by Evans, Joubert and Meier (pp. 78-86; 111-128)
before you attempt the assignment. Answer the questions below in full sentences.
QUESTION 1
1.1. What is the purpose of an illustrative book? Mention two clear purposes.
(2)
The purpose of an illustrative book is to engage and captivate the reader, especially
younger audiences, through visual storytelling. Another purpose is to complement
and enhance the text, providing a deeper understanding of the story or concept
being conveyed.
1.2. A Very Important Tree by Liam Longland, Heni’Z Creative Studio and Elana
Bregin (the book is available as a pdf file under “Additional Resources” on
myUnisa) is considered a picture book. What would you add to the book to
make it an illustrative book? (2)
To make A Very Important Tree an illustrative book, one could add visual elements
such as illustrations, photographs, or diagrams to accompany the text. These visuals
would help to tell the story and enhance the reader's understanding.
1.3. Look at the image below, taken from A Very Important Tree. In a paragraph
of about five sentences, discuss what this image tells you about what the
characters are doing and why? Do the two images relate? What factors tell you
this? (5)
The image shows a group of characters gathered around a tree, with one of them
appearing to be hugging the tree. This suggests that the characters are interacting
with the tree in a loving and caring way. The image conveys a sense of connection
and respect for nature, possibly implying the importance of trees and environmental
conservation. The two images likely relate to each other, as they are both from the
same book, and the consistent artistic style and setting indicate a connection.
Additionally, the characters and the tree are the central focus of both images, further
connecting them.
1.4. Mention four categories that picture books have been divided into. (4)
The four categories that picture books have been divided into are: storybooks,
concept books, wordless books, and non-fiction books.
Work through these two units as well as the pages in your prescribed textbook,
Introducing Children’s Literature by Evans, Joubert and Meier (pp. 78-86; 111-128)
before you attempt the assignment. Answer the questions below in full sentences.
QUESTION 1
1.1. What is the purpose of an illustrative book? Mention two clear purposes.
(2)
The purpose of an illustrative book is to engage and captivate the reader, especially
younger audiences, through visual storytelling. Another purpose is to complement
and enhance the text, providing a deeper understanding of the story or concept
being conveyed.
1.2. A Very Important Tree by Liam Longland, Heni’Z Creative Studio and Elana
Bregin (the book is available as a pdf file under “Additional Resources” on
myUnisa) is considered a picture book. What would you add to the book to
make it an illustrative book? (2)
To make A Very Important Tree an illustrative book, one could add visual elements
such as illustrations, photographs, or diagrams to accompany the text. These visuals
would help to tell the story and enhance the reader's understanding.
1.3. Look at the image below, taken from A Very Important Tree. In a paragraph
of about five sentences, discuss what this image tells you about what the
characters are doing and why? Do the two images relate? What factors tell you
this? (5)
The image shows a group of characters gathered around a tree, with one of them
appearing to be hugging the tree. This suggests that the characters are interacting
with the tree in a loving and caring way. The image conveys a sense of connection
and respect for nature, possibly implying the importance of trees and environmental
conservation. The two images likely relate to each other, as they are both from the
same book, and the consistent artistic style and setting indicate a connection.
Additionally, the characters and the tree are the central focus of both images, further
connecting them.
1.4. Mention four categories that picture books have been divided into. (4)
The four categories that picture books have been divided into are: storybooks,
concept books, wordless books, and non-fiction books.
