,CLY1501 Assignment 2 2025 - Due 15 June
2025 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved,
Explanations and Solutions.
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Children's Literature for the early years - CLY1501 SECTION 1:
BASIC UNDERSTANDING AND CONCEPTS [10] Objective: Assess
the student’s understanding of foundational concepts in
children’s literature. QUESTION 1 [10 marks] Define the
following terms in your own words: 1.1 Literacy (2) 1.2
Emergent literacy (2) 1.3 Genre (2) 1.4 Multiculturalism (2) 1.5
Picture books (2) SECTION 2: KNOWLEDGE APPLICATION [50]
Objective: Assess students’ ability to apply their understanding
of children’s literature to practical situations in the classroom.
QUESTION 2 [10 marks] Explain the personal value of children’s
literature for young children. QUESTION 3 [10 marks] Selecting
children’s books for a Grade R classroom Imagine you are
setting up a classroom library for Grade R learners.
Select/identify 5 books, each from a different genre of
children’s literature (e.g., picture books, folktales, concept
books, rhyming books, etc). For each book, provide: 3.1 the title
and genre of the book (1 mark each x 5) 3.2 a brief explanation
of why this book is appropriate for Grade R learners (1 mark
each x 5) QUESTION 4 [10 marks] Using children’s literature to
address social challenges 4.1 Choose a children’s story that
deals with a common social challenge. Give a brief of what the
, story is all about (e.g., bullying, diversity, family issues) and
describe the challenge presented in the story. (4) 4.2 Explain
how you would use this book in the classroom to help children
understand and deal with the issue. Provide specific strategies
(e.g., guided discussion, activities, etc). (6) QUESTION 5 [10
marks] Design a literacy activity using an alphabet book Using
an alphabet book of your choice, design an activity that
encourages emergent literacy development in young children.
Your response should include: 5.1 the title of the book (2) 5.2 a
step-by-step outline of the activity (5) 5.3 An explanation of
how the activity promotes literacy skills (3)
SECTION 1: BASIC UNDERSTANDING AND CONCEPTS [10]
QUESTION 1
Define the following terms in your own words:
1.1 Literacy (2 marks)
Literacy is the ability to read, write, and communicate
effectively. It involves understanding and using language to
make meaning in everyday life.
1.2 Emergent literacy (2 marks)
Emergent literacy refers to the skills, knowledge, and attitudes
that children develop about reading and writing before they can
actually read or write. It includes recognizing letters, sounds,
and storytelling.
2025 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved,
Explanations and Solutions.
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Children's Literature for the early years - CLY1501 SECTION 1:
BASIC UNDERSTANDING AND CONCEPTS [10] Objective: Assess
the student’s understanding of foundational concepts in
children’s literature. QUESTION 1 [10 marks] Define the
following terms in your own words: 1.1 Literacy (2) 1.2
Emergent literacy (2) 1.3 Genre (2) 1.4 Multiculturalism (2) 1.5
Picture books (2) SECTION 2: KNOWLEDGE APPLICATION [50]
Objective: Assess students’ ability to apply their understanding
of children’s literature to practical situations in the classroom.
QUESTION 2 [10 marks] Explain the personal value of children’s
literature for young children. QUESTION 3 [10 marks] Selecting
children’s books for a Grade R classroom Imagine you are
setting up a classroom library for Grade R learners.
Select/identify 5 books, each from a different genre of
children’s literature (e.g., picture books, folktales, concept
books, rhyming books, etc). For each book, provide: 3.1 the title
and genre of the book (1 mark each x 5) 3.2 a brief explanation
of why this book is appropriate for Grade R learners (1 mark
each x 5) QUESTION 4 [10 marks] Using children’s literature to
address social challenges 4.1 Choose a children’s story that
deals with a common social challenge. Give a brief of what the
, story is all about (e.g., bullying, diversity, family issues) and
describe the challenge presented in the story. (4) 4.2 Explain
how you would use this book in the classroom to help children
understand and deal with the issue. Provide specific strategies
(e.g., guided discussion, activities, etc). (6) QUESTION 5 [10
marks] Design a literacy activity using an alphabet book Using
an alphabet book of your choice, design an activity that
encourages emergent literacy development in young children.
Your response should include: 5.1 the title of the book (2) 5.2 a
step-by-step outline of the activity (5) 5.3 An explanation of
how the activity promotes literacy skills (3)
SECTION 1: BASIC UNDERSTANDING AND CONCEPTS [10]
QUESTION 1
Define the following terms in your own words:
1.1 Literacy (2 marks)
Literacy is the ability to read, write, and communicate
effectively. It involves understanding and using language to
make meaning in everyday life.
1.2 Emergent literacy (2 marks)
Emergent literacy refers to the skills, knowledge, and attitudes
that children develop about reading and writing before they can
actually read or write. It includes recognizing letters, sounds,
and storytelling.
