,CHL2601 Assignment 8 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE September 2025
QUESTION 1 (30 marks)
1.1
1.1.1
Reading for fun helps children see books as a source of
enjoyment rather than a chore. This builds a positive
emotional connection with stories, making them more likely
to develop a lifelong interest in literature.
1.1.2
Stories give children characters and situations they can relate
to or aspire to. This helps them see themselves as “readers”
who belong in the world of books, shaping their identity as
part of a reading community.
1.1.3
Reading stories allows children to experience the world from
different perspectives. By identifying with characters who face
challenges or live in different circumstances, they develop
empathy and understanding of others.
1.1.4
During colonial times, children’s literature in South Africa
mostly reflected European cultures and values. Local African
, stories and languages were often excluded, which limited
cultural representation and promoted colonial ideologies.
1.1.5
Culturally relevant stories help children see their own lives,
languages, and traditions reflected in books. This builds self-
esteem, reinforces cultural identity, and makes reading more
meaningful.
1.1.6
Africanisation means adapting content, perspectives, and
values to reflect African contexts, cultures, and experiences. In
children’s literature, it ensures that stories are rooted in
African traditions, languages, and realities.
1.1.7
Children’s literature began as oral storytelling traditions
passed down by elders. Over time, these stories were
recorded, adapted, and published in print, making them more
widely accessible but sometimes losing the interactive nature
of oral performance.
1.1.8
Literature communicates emotions, ideas, and narratives
through carefully chosen words. It uses language to express
feelings, share knowledge, and pass on stories that can
inspire, teach, and entertain.
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE September 2025
QUESTION 1 (30 marks)
1.1
1.1.1
Reading for fun helps children see books as a source of
enjoyment rather than a chore. This builds a positive
emotional connection with stories, making them more likely
to develop a lifelong interest in literature.
1.1.2
Stories give children characters and situations they can relate
to or aspire to. This helps them see themselves as “readers”
who belong in the world of books, shaping their identity as
part of a reading community.
1.1.3
Reading stories allows children to experience the world from
different perspectives. By identifying with characters who face
challenges or live in different circumstances, they develop
empathy and understanding of others.
1.1.4
During colonial times, children’s literature in South Africa
mostly reflected European cultures and values. Local African
, stories and languages were often excluded, which limited
cultural representation and promoted colonial ideologies.
1.1.5
Culturally relevant stories help children see their own lives,
languages, and traditions reflected in books. This builds self-
esteem, reinforces cultural identity, and makes reading more
meaningful.
1.1.6
Africanisation means adapting content, perspectives, and
values to reflect African contexts, cultures, and experiences. In
children’s literature, it ensures that stories are rooted in
African traditions, languages, and realities.
1.1.7
Children’s literature began as oral storytelling traditions
passed down by elders. Over time, these stories were
recorded, adapted, and published in print, making them more
widely accessible but sometimes losing the interactive nature
of oral performance.
1.1.8
Literature communicates emotions, ideas, and narratives
through carefully chosen words. It uses language to express
feelings, share knowledge, and pass on stories that can
inspire, teach, and entertain.
