ENG1517
Assignment 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: April 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1.
The story Why Dassies Have No Tails is categorised as a book suitable for 6- to 9-year-
olds, aligning with the developmental expectations outlined in Unit 6.
Below is one literary element per age (6 to 9) that makes the story appropriate;
Six-Year-Olds (Grade 1)
At this stage, children are transitioning into formal education and still enjoy repetition,
familiar settings, and predictable narratives. They are also beginning to distinguish
between fantasy and reality. The story's use of repetition and simple sentence structures
(e.g., “Don’t worry, I’ll follow you!”) makes it accessible for children at this age. The
moral lesson at the end—Dassie’s laziness leading to his lack of a tail—also aligns with
the type of simple, instructive narrative structure recommended for this age group
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(Evans et al., 2017:89).
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QUESTION 1
1.1.
The story Why Dassies Have No Tails is categorised as a book suitable for 6- to 9-
year-olds, aligning with the developmental expectations outlined in Unit 6.
Below is one literary element per age (6 to 9) that makes the story appropriate;
Six-Year-Olds (Grade 1)
At this stage, children are transitioning into formal education and still enjoy repetition,
familiar settings, and predictable narratives. They are also beginning to distinguish
between fantasy and reality. The story's use of repetition and simple sentence
structures (e.g., “Don’t worry, I’ll follow you!”) makes it accessible for children at this
age. The moral lesson at the end—Dassie’s laziness leading to his lack of a tail—
also aligns with the type of simple, instructive narrative structure recommended for
this age group (Evans et al., 2017:89).
Seven-Year-Olds (Grade 2)
Seven-year-olds begin to appreciate more developed plots and understand cause-
and-effect relationships. The story presents a clear sequence of events and
consequences, such as when Dassie chooses to stay home and later regrets not
fetching his own tail: “I should have gone myself!” This direct link between action and
consequence enhances comprehension and supports the child’s moral
development—an important focus for this age group (Evans et al., 2017:90).
Eight-Year-Olds (Grade 3)
Children at this age enjoy action, fantasy, and moral lessons, and they can
differentiate between real and imaginary events. The fantasy element in the story—
animals receiving tails from a tree by order of the Creator—caters to their vivid
imagination, while the moral lesson about laziness and responsibility adds value.
Dassie’s regret serves as a relatable emotional response that invites reflection,
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: April 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1.
The story Why Dassies Have No Tails is categorised as a book suitable for 6- to 9-year-
olds, aligning with the developmental expectations outlined in Unit 6.
Below is one literary element per age (6 to 9) that makes the story appropriate;
Six-Year-Olds (Grade 1)
At this stage, children are transitioning into formal education and still enjoy repetition,
familiar settings, and predictable narratives. They are also beginning to distinguish
between fantasy and reality. The story's use of repetition and simple sentence structures
(e.g., “Don’t worry, I’ll follow you!”) makes it accessible for children at this age. The
moral lesson at the end—Dassie’s laziness leading to his lack of a tail—also aligns with
the type of simple, instructive narrative structure recommended for this age group
Terms of use
(Evans et al., 2017:89).
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 67 171 1739
QUESTION 1
1.1.
The story Why Dassies Have No Tails is categorised as a book suitable for 6- to 9-
year-olds, aligning with the developmental expectations outlined in Unit 6.
Below is one literary element per age (6 to 9) that makes the story appropriate;
Six-Year-Olds (Grade 1)
At this stage, children are transitioning into formal education and still enjoy repetition,
familiar settings, and predictable narratives. They are also beginning to distinguish
between fantasy and reality. The story's use of repetition and simple sentence
structures (e.g., “Don’t worry, I’ll follow you!”) makes it accessible for children at this
age. The moral lesson at the end—Dassie’s laziness leading to his lack of a tail—
also aligns with the type of simple, instructive narrative structure recommended for
this age group (Evans et al., 2017:89).
Seven-Year-Olds (Grade 2)
Seven-year-olds begin to appreciate more developed plots and understand cause-
and-effect relationships. The story presents a clear sequence of events and
consequences, such as when Dassie chooses to stay home and later regrets not
fetching his own tail: “I should have gone myself!” This direct link between action and
consequence enhances comprehension and supports the child’s moral
development—an important focus for this age group (Evans et al., 2017:90).
Eight-Year-Olds (Grade 3)
Children at this age enjoy action, fantasy, and moral lessons, and they can
differentiate between real and imaginary events. The fantasy element in the story—
animals receiving tails from a tree by order of the Creator—caters to their vivid
imagination, while the moral lesson about laziness and responsibility adds value.
Dassie’s regret serves as a relatable emotional response that invites reflection,
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
