Assignment 11
Due : 5 OCTOBER-2023
, CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
CHL2601
ASSESSMENT 11
Question 1 [60]
1.1 Use all the knowledge you have learned in this module to develop a story suitable for
children between the ages of six and nine years. You can use the
rubric below to guide your story. (15)
1 mark 2 marks 3 marks
The plot The plot is weak and The storyline is more The storyline of events
inappropriate to the descriptive than leads to a crisis moment
child. A young child will presenting events with a resolution and a
not be able to relate leading to a crisis. There happy ending
to the plot. is also no happy ending
The theme There is no A theme is identifiable The theme is clear and is
identifiable theme; but not followed through followed through to the
there is no moral to to the end. The moral of end. The moral of the
the story. the story is too complex story is appropriate for a
for a young child to young child.
identify with.
The setting The setting is not The story is so The setting is beautifully
clear from the story; descriptive that the portrayed. The context
the context is not setting is clear. The of the story is
familiar to or context may not be beautifully laid out so
appropriate for a relatable to all children. that all children will be
young child able to relate.
The style The writing style Language use and Sentences are
(vocabulary and vocabulary is constructed in an
language use) is not appropriate for the appealing manner and
appropriate for the developmental level of appropriate for the
age group of the child. the child. developmental level of
The story is told in the child. Use of
adult language. vocabulary is appropriate
for the developmental
level and age of a young
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child. There is even
repetition and rhyme.
The The characters are There are not too many The characters are
characters not age-appropriate characters and young universal and
and young children will children should be able representative.
not relate to the to relate to the Characters are not
characters. characters. There is stereotypical and
Characters portray character development promote acceptance.
stereotypes that may and characters find Character development
be offensive to some solutions to their is complete.
children and cultures. problems.
Max: 15 marks
Title: "The Magical Garden Adventure"
Once upon a time in a quaint little village, there lived two best friends, Lily and Sam. Lily had
golden hair that shone like the sun, and Sam had a mischievous twinkle in his eye. They
were six years old and loved playing together in their grandparents' backyard, which was
filled with colorful flowers, friendly butterflies, and the most enchanting garden.
The Plot: One sunny morning, while exploring the garden, Lily and Sam stumbled upon a peculiar-
looking flower. It had petals that shimmered like rainbows, and it seemed to be glowing.
Curiosity got the better of them, and they decided to touch it. To their astonishment,
they were whisked away to a magical world!
The Theme: The theme of the story is about friendship, curiosity, and the joy of discovery. It
teaches children that sometimes, the most amazing adventures can happen when you least
expect them.
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Due : 5 OCTOBER-2023
, CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
CHL2601
ASSESSMENT 11
Question 1 [60]
1.1 Use all the knowledge you have learned in this module to develop a story suitable for
children between the ages of six and nine years. You can use the
rubric below to guide your story. (15)
1 mark 2 marks 3 marks
The plot The plot is weak and The storyline is more The storyline of events
inappropriate to the descriptive than leads to a crisis moment
child. A young child will presenting events with a resolution and a
not be able to relate leading to a crisis. There happy ending
to the plot. is also no happy ending
The theme There is no A theme is identifiable The theme is clear and is
identifiable theme; but not followed through followed through to the
there is no moral to to the end. The moral of end. The moral of the
the story. the story is too complex story is appropriate for a
for a young child to young child.
identify with.
The setting The setting is not The story is so The setting is beautifully
clear from the story; descriptive that the portrayed. The context
the context is not setting is clear. The of the story is
familiar to or context may not be beautifully laid out so
appropriate for a relatable to all children. that all children will be
young child able to relate.
The style The writing style Language use and Sentences are
(vocabulary and vocabulary is constructed in an
language use) is not appropriate for the appealing manner and
appropriate for the developmental level of appropriate for the
age group of the child. the child. developmental level of
The story is told in the child. Use of
adult language. vocabulary is appropriate
for the developmental
level and age of a young
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child. There is even
repetition and rhyme.
The The characters are There are not too many The characters are
characters not age-appropriate characters and young universal and
and young children will children should be able representative.
not relate to the to relate to the Characters are not
characters. characters. There is stereotypical and
Characters portray character development promote acceptance.
stereotypes that may and characters find Character development
be offensive to some solutions to their is complete.
children and cultures. problems.
Max: 15 marks
Title: "The Magical Garden Adventure"
Once upon a time in a quaint little village, there lived two best friends, Lily and Sam. Lily had
golden hair that shone like the sun, and Sam had a mischievous twinkle in his eye. They
were six years old and loved playing together in their grandparents' backyard, which was
filled with colorful flowers, friendly butterflies, and the most enchanting garden.
The Plot: One sunny morning, while exploring the garden, Lily and Sam stumbled upon a peculiar-
looking flower. It had petals that shimmered like rainbows, and it seemed to be glowing.
Curiosity got the better of them, and they decided to touch it. To their astonishment,
they were whisked away to a magical world!
The Theme: The theme of the story is about friendship, curiosity, and the joy of discovery. It
teaches children that sometimes, the most amazing adventures can happen when you least
expect them.
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