October/November PORTFOLIO 2025
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Due Date: 17 October 2025
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 Reading for pleasure vs reading as a skill
When reading is seen as something to enjoy, both at home and at school, it helps children
become better readers and thinkers. They start to connect with books in a personal way and
want to read more because it makes them feel good. This helps them understand stories
deeply, and they learn to answer both direct and open-ended questions with confidence. But
if reading is only taught as a skill, learners may only focus on sounding out words or getting
the grammar right, without really understanding or enjoying the story. They might struggle to
say how a story made them feel or what they learnt from it. Reading for enjoyment builds a
love for learning, while reading only as a skill can make it feel like a chore. Learners who
read often for pleasure usually do well in school, because they are used to thinking,
imagining, and understanding different ideas from a young age.
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 Reading for pleasure vs reading as a skill
When reading is seen as something to enjoy, both at home and at school, it helps
children become better readers and thinkers. They start to connect with books in a
personal way and want to read more because it makes them feel good. This helps
them understand stories deeply, and they learn to answer both direct and open-
ended questions with confidence. But if reading is only taught as a skill, learners may
only focus on sounding out words or getting the grammar right, without really
understanding or enjoying the story. They might struggle to say how a story made
them feel or what they learnt from it. Reading for enjoyment builds a love for
learning, while reading only as a skill can make it feel like a chore. Learners who
read often for pleasure usually do well in school, because they are used to thinking,
imagining, and understanding different ideas from a young age.
1.2 Cultural awareness in literature analysis
Cultural awareness is very important when we read and discuss stories. Every story
has its own cultural background, and this affects how characters behave, speak, and
solve problems. If we do not understand the culture in the story, we might judge the
characters unfairly or miss the deeper meaning of their actions. For example, in
some cultures, children are expected to stay quiet and respect elders, while in others
they are encouraged to speak their mind. A reader from one culture might think a
character is weak for not speaking up, while another might see that same character
as respectful. Culture shapes how we view what is right or wrong, brave or selfish.
When we are aware of this, we can better understand the message of the story and
see different points of view. It also helps us respect other people’s values and not
only focus on our own beliefs.
Cultural context and character interpretation
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