HOPEACADEMY
ENG1516
ASSIGNMENT 03:
DUE 27 AUGUST 2025
2025
Promoting a reading culture in a classroom
QUESTION 1
1.1 In your own words, provide a definition of poetry. (2)
0 7 6 4 0 3 1 2 2 9
, ENG 1516 ASSIGNMENT 03: Promoting a reading culture in a classroom
DUE 27 AUGUST 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1 In your own words, provide a definition of poetry. (2)
Poetry is a special way of writing that uses rhythm, sound, and strong images
to show feelings, ideas, or tell a story. It often plays with words, using rhyme
or repetition to make the message stronger. Poetry does not always follow
strict rules and can be short or long, with or without full sentences. It helps
children explore language, emotions, and imagination, and connect with their
own experiences or learn about others. In South African classrooms, poetry
can support multilingual learning and teach about different cultures. It makes
learning creative and enjoyable (Evans et al., 2017).
Reference:
Evans, R., Joubert, M., Maseko, P., & Van Vuuren, R. (2017). Introducing
Children’s Literature: A Guide to the South African Classroom. Van Schaik
Publishers.
1.2 Lynch-Brown alludes to the “sonorous and rhythmical effects” (1997:52)
of a poem. What does this imply in terms of the best way to introduce young
learners to poetry such as nursery rhymes? (2)
According to Lynch-Brown (1997:52), the “sonorous and rhythmical effects”
of a poem refer to how it sounds when spoken aloud. This means young
learners should first experience poetry through listening and speaking.
Nursery rhymes are ideal because they have repeating sounds, rhyme, and a
clear beat, which make them fun and easy to remember. Teachers can read
aloud with expression, and children can chant, clap, or move to the rhythm.
This approach helps learners enjoy language, develop listening skills, and
ENG1516
ASSIGNMENT 03:
DUE 27 AUGUST 2025
2025
Promoting a reading culture in a classroom
QUESTION 1
1.1 In your own words, provide a definition of poetry. (2)
0 7 6 4 0 3 1 2 2 9
, ENG 1516 ASSIGNMENT 03: Promoting a reading culture in a classroom
DUE 27 AUGUST 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1 In your own words, provide a definition of poetry. (2)
Poetry is a special way of writing that uses rhythm, sound, and strong images
to show feelings, ideas, or tell a story. It often plays with words, using rhyme
or repetition to make the message stronger. Poetry does not always follow
strict rules and can be short or long, with or without full sentences. It helps
children explore language, emotions, and imagination, and connect with their
own experiences or learn about others. In South African classrooms, poetry
can support multilingual learning and teach about different cultures. It makes
learning creative and enjoyable (Evans et al., 2017).
Reference:
Evans, R., Joubert, M., Maseko, P., & Van Vuuren, R. (2017). Introducing
Children’s Literature: A Guide to the South African Classroom. Van Schaik
Publishers.
1.2 Lynch-Brown alludes to the “sonorous and rhythmical effects” (1997:52)
of a poem. What does this imply in terms of the best way to introduce young
learners to poetry such as nursery rhymes? (2)
According to Lynch-Brown (1997:52), the “sonorous and rhythmical effects”
of a poem refer to how it sounds when spoken aloud. This means young
learners should first experience poetry through listening and speaking.
Nursery rhymes are ideal because they have repeating sounds, rhyme, and a
clear beat, which make them fun and easy to remember. Teachers can read
aloud with expression, and children can chant, clap, or move to the rhythm.
This approach helps learners enjoy language, develop listening skills, and
