UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR FOUNDATION AND
INTERMEDIATE PHASE - FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
ENG2611
ASSIGNMENT 3
Module code ENG2611
Student name
Student number
ENG2611/ Assignment 3
3
According to Leland et al. (2013), some writers mix traditional fairy tales with
elements of other tales to make new and more exciting stories. This works well if we
can use heroes and warriors from one story to help less strong characters in another
story. For example, let Spiderman save Snow White.
We need to stretch our minds and see the world from different angles so that we can
broaden our minds. This exercise works well with nursery rhymes and fairy tales as
the storylines are fairly straight forward, so it is easier to insert new characters,
especially heroes who save the day. Clothes can also be used to describe the
characters and what they do or what they represent. We must always keep in mind
that reading and writing critically are fairly long processes. Sometimes, we need to
try new things to find the route that gets us to the best final product. Unfortunately,
often we need to follow a process of trial and error – trying many different
approaches and failing until we get to the right one. (TL501, 2020: 55-56)
Question
In an essay of approximately 350 words, discuss the value of reimagining and
combining characters, settings, and storylines from different literary texts as a
strategy for developing critical reading and writing skills.
You should evaluate whether the practice of blending traditional and contemporary
characters (for example, superheroes and fairy-tale characters) enhances or
APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR FOUNDATION AND
INTERMEDIATE PHASE - FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
ENG2611
ASSIGNMENT 3
Module code ENG2611
Student name
Student number
ENG2611/ Assignment 3
3
According to Leland et al. (2013), some writers mix traditional fairy tales with
elements of other tales to make new and more exciting stories. This works well if we
can use heroes and warriors from one story to help less strong characters in another
story. For example, let Spiderman save Snow White.
We need to stretch our minds and see the world from different angles so that we can
broaden our minds. This exercise works well with nursery rhymes and fairy tales as
the storylines are fairly straight forward, so it is easier to insert new characters,
especially heroes who save the day. Clothes can also be used to describe the
characters and what they do or what they represent. We must always keep in mind
that reading and writing critically are fairly long processes. Sometimes, we need to
try new things to find the route that gets us to the best final product. Unfortunately,
often we need to follow a process of trial and error – trying many different
approaches and failing until we get to the right one. (TL501, 2020: 55-56)
Question
In an essay of approximately 350 words, discuss the value of reimagining and
combining characters, settings, and storylines from different literary texts as a
strategy for developing critical reading and writing skills.
You should evaluate whether the practice of blending traditional and contemporary
characters (for example, superheroes and fairy-tale characters) enhances or
