ENG1516 ASSIGNMENT 4
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ENG1516 ASSIGNMENT 4 PORTFOLIO
ANSWERS 2025
, ENG 1516 ASSIGNMENT 4 PORTFOLIO
QUESTION 1
1.1 Two benefits of exposing young learners to appropriate pieces of literature
- Language development and vocabulary growth: Young readers are exposed to
varied vocabulary, sentence structures and language patterns, which supports their
speaking, listening and early writing.
- Motivation to read and enjoyment: Appropriate literature can spark interest,
confidence and a positive attitude toward reading, encouraging children to read
more.
1.2 Four reasons to use graphic novels and/or comics in the Foundation Phase
classroom
- Visual support enhances comprehension and decoding: Pictures, panels and visual
cues help children understand story meaning and infer what’s happening.
- Increases motivation and engagement: The appealing format, colors and action
make reading more attractive, especially for reluctant readers.
- Develops visual and multimodal literacy: Students learn to interpret how text and
images work together, a key modern literacy skill.
- Provides access to diverse, age-appropriate content: Graphic novels offer high-
interest topics and varied cultures in a format that’s approachable for young learners,
building empathy and cultural awareness.
QUESTION 2
PORTFOLIO ANSWERS 2025
ENG1516 ASSIGNMENT 4 PORTFOLIO
ANSWERS 2025
, ENG 1516 ASSIGNMENT 4 PORTFOLIO
QUESTION 1
1.1 Two benefits of exposing young learners to appropriate pieces of literature
- Language development and vocabulary growth: Young readers are exposed to
varied vocabulary, sentence structures and language patterns, which supports their
speaking, listening and early writing.
- Motivation to read and enjoyment: Appropriate literature can spark interest,
confidence and a positive attitude toward reading, encouraging children to read
more.
1.2 Four reasons to use graphic novels and/or comics in the Foundation Phase
classroom
- Visual support enhances comprehension and decoding: Pictures, panels and visual
cues help children understand story meaning and infer what’s happening.
- Increases motivation and engagement: The appealing format, colors and action
make reading more attractive, especially for reluctant readers.
- Develops visual and multimodal literacy: Students learn to interpret how text and
images work together, a key modern literacy skill.
- Provides access to diverse, age-appropriate content: Graphic novels offer high-
interest topics and varied cultures in a format that’s approachable for young learners,
building empathy and cultural awareness.
QUESTION 2
