ENG1517 Assignment 1
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, 1. Why dassies have no tails is a multimodal piece of media. Displayed on a website,
it includes two pictures and an audio recording of the story being read aloud. In your own words,
explain the benefit of multimodal media in regard to this story.
The integration of text, two supporting photographs, and an audio clip for the story "Why dassies
have no tails" transforms the learning experience from a passive reading of text to an active
and interactive one with a rich tapestry of information. The benefit of catering
to different learning styles is paramount. Kids learn differently: some are visual, grasping best
through images and spatial relationships; some are auditory, learning most effectively through
sound and rhythm; and kinesthetic learners, though not addressed directly by
static image and sound, might benefit from enhanced mental imagery and engagement that
multimodal media invites, which would lead to more embodied understanding. By presenting
the story in these multiple modes, the story is rendered accessible
and effective to a larger group of learners, such that more children can successfully interact with
and comprehend its content.
Secondly, multimodal media makes understanding and remembering easier. The visual mode, the
two images, can carry significant contextual information, showing the characters (the dassie, the
Creator, the other animals) and the setting (the landscape, the action of handing out tails). These
visuals can shed light on abstract concepts in the text and provide a concrete anchor for
understanding the narrative flow. The audio track adds another level of meaning through
narration, which can engage emotion, emphasize salient information, and provide voice
to the dialogue of the characters. This auditory element can reach those students who struggle
with decoding text alone and can also model reading fluency and pronunciation. This redundancy
of information across modes – the story being read in text, depicted through images, and heard
through sound – reinforces the message, with more likelihood of information
being committed to long-term memory.
Apart from comprehension, multimodal media significantly increases engagement and
motivation. For young learners, especially in the 6-to-9-year-old group, a purely textual format
can sometimes be daunting or less captivating. The availability of colorful illustrations
can potentially stimulate curiosity and imagination, drawing them into the story's world. The
audio CD, with the potential for dramatic narration and sound effects, can hold their
attention even further and render the learning process more enjoyable. This greater interest can
lead to a more positive attitude towards reading and learning, with a higher degree of affinity
for the story and theme. The interactivity of working with multiple modes of information can
also promote active learning rather than passive reception. Children can compare the
text and the pictures, listen for specific information in the audio, and actively construct meaning
from the interaction of these elements.
Finally, multimodal media can promote the development of
multiliteracy competency that is increasingly applicable in our digitally rich world. By
interacting with text, image, and sound within a meaning that is contextualized,
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025
For assistance contact
Email:
, 1. Why dassies have no tails is a multimodal piece of media. Displayed on a website,
it includes two pictures and an audio recording of the story being read aloud. In your own words,
explain the benefit of multimodal media in regard to this story.
The integration of text, two supporting photographs, and an audio clip for the story "Why dassies
have no tails" transforms the learning experience from a passive reading of text to an active
and interactive one with a rich tapestry of information. The benefit of catering
to different learning styles is paramount. Kids learn differently: some are visual, grasping best
through images and spatial relationships; some are auditory, learning most effectively through
sound and rhythm; and kinesthetic learners, though not addressed directly by
static image and sound, might benefit from enhanced mental imagery and engagement that
multimodal media invites, which would lead to more embodied understanding. By presenting
the story in these multiple modes, the story is rendered accessible
and effective to a larger group of learners, such that more children can successfully interact with
and comprehend its content.
Secondly, multimodal media makes understanding and remembering easier. The visual mode, the
two images, can carry significant contextual information, showing the characters (the dassie, the
Creator, the other animals) and the setting (the landscape, the action of handing out tails). These
visuals can shed light on abstract concepts in the text and provide a concrete anchor for
understanding the narrative flow. The audio track adds another level of meaning through
narration, which can engage emotion, emphasize salient information, and provide voice
to the dialogue of the characters. This auditory element can reach those students who struggle
with decoding text alone and can also model reading fluency and pronunciation. This redundancy
of information across modes – the story being read in text, depicted through images, and heard
through sound – reinforces the message, with more likelihood of information
being committed to long-term memory.
Apart from comprehension, multimodal media significantly increases engagement and
motivation. For young learners, especially in the 6-to-9-year-old group, a purely textual format
can sometimes be daunting or less captivating. The availability of colorful illustrations
can potentially stimulate curiosity and imagination, drawing them into the story's world. The
audio CD, with the potential for dramatic narration and sound effects, can hold their
attention even further and render the learning process more enjoyable. This greater interest can
lead to a more positive attitude towards reading and learning, with a higher degree of affinity
for the story and theme. The interactivity of working with multiple modes of information can
also promote active learning rather than passive reception. Children can compare the
text and the pictures, listen for specific information in the audio, and actively construct meaning
from the interaction of these elements.
Finally, multimodal media can promote the development of
multiliteracy competency that is increasingly applicable in our digitally rich world. By
interacting with text, image, and sound within a meaning that is contextualized,
