CHL2601 Assignment 7 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE August 2025

QUESTION 1 (30 marks) 1.1 Carefully read the questions below and answer in your own words. 1.1.1 Why is it important for learners to have access to books that represent their cultural heritage and identity? (2 marks) 1.1.2 How do stories in learners’ literature support the development of moral reasoning and a learner’s sense of right and wrong? (2 marks) 1.1.3 What role does Africanisation play in ensuring that learners’ literature reflects the experiences of South African learners? (2 marks) 1.1.4 How do the characteristics of each genre (poetry, drama, fiction and non-fiction) differ from one another? (2 marks) 1.1.5 How would you define the term ‘literature’, and what are the main forms of literature? (2 marks) 1.1.6 What is emergent literacy, and how does it develop in learners? (2 marks) 1.1.7 How does the purpose of literature extend beyond mere entertainment or instruction? (2 marks) 1.1.8 What new forms of literacy are considered important today beyond traditional reading and writing? (2 marks) 1.1.9 How can a teacher create an inviting and accessible reading corner in the (ECE) classroom? (2 marks) 1.1.10 How does Africanisation affect the way stories are told and understood in African contexts? (2 marks) CHL2601/ASSESSMENT 7/0/2025 1.2 Describe ONE example for each of the language components in the table below: Language Components Example Mark allocation Listening and speaking 2 Phonics 2 Reading and viewing 2 Writing 2 Language structure and use 2 (10 marks) QUESTION 2 (25 marks) 2.1 Design a table where you compare and contrast between the TWO children’s literature genres, fiction and non-fiction, using the rubric below as a guide: Rubric: Table to compare and contrast between fiction and non-fiction Criteria Description Marks 1. Correct definitions Define fiction and non-fiction 4 2. Clear and accurate differences/similarities Provides clear, concise, and accurate differences and similarities for fiction and non-fiction 6 3. Relevant examples Each genre is illustrated by a relevant, well-chosen example. 6 4. Table organisation, presentation, accuracy and completeness The table is well-organised, easy to read, and visually clear, with headings for the genres, definitions and examples. All information is factually correct, complete and topical. 4 TOTAL 20 2.2 Share FIVE points stating the importance of teaching learners both fiction and non-fiction in the context of ECE as they learn literacy and communication skills. (5 marks) CHL2601/ASSESSMENT 7/0/2025 QUESTION 3 (20 marks) 3.1 Look at the learners in the illustration below. Imagine that they are all in your class. Carefully read the questions below then answer in your own words. Source: Illustration created using CANVA. 3.1.1 How would you include the learner in the wheelchair in a group storytelling activity? (2 marks) 3.1.2 Choose TWO learners from the illustration above who look different from each other. Discuss how you would help them work together to complete a reading task. (2 marks) 3.1.3 Imagine that it is your job as a teacher to create classroom rules about treating others with respect. Write TWO classroom rules that you would suggest based on what you see in the illustration. (2 marks) 3.1.4 Look closely at the learners’ clothes and school bags. Choose TWO learners and explain what you think their school day might be like based on what they are carrying. (2 marks) 3.1.5 Some learners are smiling, while others are walking quietly. What can you do as the teacher to make every learner in this group feel welcome in your classroom? (2 marks) CHL2601/ASSESSMENT 7/0/2025 3.1.6 How would you group these learners for a class reading project to make sure everyone feels included and valued? (2 marks) 3.1.7 You see a learner sitting alone during playtime/break time. What could you say or do to help that learner join others and feel a sense of belonging in the group? (2 marks) 3.1.8 Choose ONE learner from the illustration. Describe how you would help them if they were struggling to read a new storybook. (2 marks) 3.1.9 Describe a short role-play idea that includes at least THREE learners from the illustration working together. What would their roles be? (2 marks) 3.1.10 What does this illustration teach us about respecting each other’s differences in a school setting? Share TWO examples of how you can show respect in class. (2 marks) QUESTION 4 (25 marks) 4.1 Create a one-page script for a children’s story for a digital storytelling podcast episode for children about a theme of your choice with a moral of the story at the end. Use the rubric below to guide your content creation according to the mark allocations: Assessment Rubric: _____________________ PLANNING 3 2 1 0 TOTAL MARKS 1 Characters 3 2 Setting 3 3 Plot 3 4 Theme 3 5 Language use 3 6 Diversity and inclusion 3 7 Moral of the story 2 TOTAL 20 CHL2601/ASSESSMENT 7/0/2025 (20 marks) 4.2 List FIVE differentiated questions that you would ask at the end of the story about the podcast episode you created in Question 4.1. (5 marks)