CHL2601 ASSIGNMENT 5 2025 - DUE 10 July 2025

CHL2601
ASSIGNMENT 5 2025

UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 10 JULY 2025

, CHL2601 Assessment 5/0/2025

QUESTION 1 (20 Marks)
1.1 Define the ‘additive language approach’ in Children’s Literature. (4 marks)

Sample Answer:
The additive language approach encourages learners to develop proficiency in a new
language (like English) without losing their home language (like isiZulu or Sesotho).
Instead of replacing their home language, the new language is added, creating a strong
multilingual foundation.




1.2 List THREE of your favourite children’s books. (6 marks)

Example Answer (You can choose your own):

1. The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
2. Nal’ibali stories (South African folktales collection)
3. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss




1.3 Activity using additive approach to teach an English sound (4 marks)

Example Activity:
Objective: Teach the /th/ sound (as in "think")
Activity:

 Read the book The Three Thieves.
 Show the learners the letters “th” and make the sound together.
 Compare the sound to isiZulu or Sesotho sounds, showing it’s unique.
 Learners draw a picture of something beginning with “th” (e.g. thumb, three).