CHL2601 Assignment 3 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2025

This document contains workings, explanations and solutions to the CHL2601 Assignment 3 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2025. For assistance whats-app us on 0.6.8..8.1.2..0.9.3.4... QUESTION 1 (24 marks) 1.1 In a brief discussion, answer the questions below: 1.1.1 In your own words, define the term ‘literacy’. (2) 1.1.2 In your own words, define the term ‘emergent literacy’? (2) 1.1.3 Critically discuss how technology has influenced literacy in the current state of education. (2) 1.1.4 Describe ONE (1) key characteristic of children’s literature. (2) 1.1.5 Explain how emergent literacy differs from conventional literacy. (2) 1.1.6 List any TWO (2) main genres of literature. (4) 1.1.7 Critically discuss why literacy is considered a dynamic and evolving concept. (2) 1.1.8 Explain the importance of children’s literature in early childhood development within the South African context. (2) 1.1.9 Critically discuss the role of literature genres in shaping cultural identity. (2) 1.1.10 Share TWO (2) characteristics of oral literature with written literature. (4) 2 CHL2601/ASSESSMENT 3/0/2025 Downloaded by samay pipper () lOMoARcPSD| QUESTION 2 (28 marks) 2.1 Design a table where you illustrate the personal value of children’s literature and use the rubric below as a guide: Rubric: Table for Defining the Personal Value of Children’s Literature Criteria Description Marks 1. Correct identification of personal value reasons Identifies any five of the nine personal value reasons of the importance of children’s literature. 6 2. Clear and accurate definitions Provides clear, concise and accurate personal values of children’s literature. 6 3. Relevant examples Each personal value is illustrated by a relevant, well-chosen example. 6 TOTAL 18 2.2 Read the quote below then answer the question that follows: “Illustrations, just like words, are a means of communication and as such are used to convey meaning in children’s books. When children have not yet fully developed their reading skills, they are still able to retell a story in their own words after “reading” the illustrations.” (CHL2601 Study guide, 2025, p. 33) 2.2.1 Describe the THREE (3) different artistic styles that teachers should be able to recognise in children’s literature, provide THREE (3) examples to support your answer. (10) QUESTION 3 (26 marks) 3.1 Critically discuss the different types of children’s literature (genres). Use the criteria below to guide your discussion in essay format based on the mark allocation. Criteria Marks Understanding the different genres of children’s literature 4 Explaining different types of sub-genres in children’s literature 4 Creativity and engagement 4 Reflection on the benefits of developing a positive reading culture 4 (16) 3.2 List FIVE (5) sub-genres of children’s literature that you have not mentioned in question (3.1). (10) 3 Downloaded by samay pipper () lOMoARcPSD| QUESTION 4 (22 marks) 4.1 Create a lesson plan for your Grade 2 class using the Shared Reading Approach. Use the rubric below to guide your content according to the mark allocations: