APPLIED ENGLISH
LITERATURE FOUNDATION
PHASE FIRSTADDITIONAL
LANGUAGE
Introducing Children’s Literature
ASSIGNMENT 1 2025 SEMESTER 01
, ENG1516 ASSIGNMENT 01:
QUESTION 1
1.1. In your own words, and based on what you have learned in Unit 1
in the Tutorial Letter 501, define what children’s literature is. Your
definition should be presented in a short paragraph of three sentences.
(3)
1.2. One of the problematic ideologies that teachers need to be mindful
of as it relates to children’s literature is gender stereotyping. Name two
strategies that teachers can employ, when selecting reading material
for their classrooms, to counteract gender stereotyping. (2)
1.3. In your own words, name two advantages of multimodal
storytelling. (2)
answers to your questions:
1.1 Definition of Children’s Literature (3 marks)
Children’s literature refers to written and illustrated works specifically
created for young readers, encompassing stories, poems, and
educational texts that engage and entertain while promoting literacy
and moral development. It reflects children’s experiences, emotions,
and imaginations, often using simple language and relatable themes.
LITERATURE FOUNDATION
PHASE FIRSTADDITIONAL
LANGUAGE
Introducing Children’s Literature
ASSIGNMENT 1 2025 SEMESTER 01
, ENG1516 ASSIGNMENT 01:
QUESTION 1
1.1. In your own words, and based on what you have learned in Unit 1
in the Tutorial Letter 501, define what children’s literature is. Your
definition should be presented in a short paragraph of three sentences.
(3)
1.2. One of the problematic ideologies that teachers need to be mindful
of as it relates to children’s literature is gender stereotyping. Name two
strategies that teachers can employ, when selecting reading material
for their classrooms, to counteract gender stereotyping. (2)
1.3. In your own words, name two advantages of multimodal
storytelling. (2)
answers to your questions:
1.1 Definition of Children’s Literature (3 marks)
Children’s literature refers to written and illustrated works specifically
created for young readers, encompassing stories, poems, and
educational texts that engage and entertain while promoting literacy
and moral development. It reflects children’s experiences, emotions,
and imaginations, often using simple language and relatable themes.
