ENG1517 Assignment 3 (DISTINCTION ANSWERS) 2023

ENG1517 Assignment 3 (DISTINCTION ANSWERS) 2023 Answers, guidelines, workings and references..... ......................................................... Question 1 Access the poem My Dog Likes to Disco using the link: Read the poem closely and answer the questions that follow: Question 1.1 Briefly explain how this poem can be both educational and entertaining for children. You will receive two marks for language and paragraph structure. (5 marks) Question 1.2 Underneath the poem My Dog Likes to Disco, alliteration, anthropomorphism and punning are listed as some of the poetic techniques used in the poem. Write a paragraph in which you provide an example of and explain the effect of each. You will receive four marks for language and paragraph structure. (10 marks) Question 1.3 Post-reading discussions are an important way to ensure students have understood the poem you have read with them. In no more than two paragraphs, describe a discussion you could have with a class to ensure that they have understood both what the poem is about and why it is funny. You will receive four marks for language and paragraph structure. (10 marks) Question 2 Essay Question Access the poem My Christmas Travel Plan using the link: Read the poem closely and answer the questions that follow: Write an essay for 25 marks in which you firstly discuss why the poem may be inappropriate for a South African multicultural classroom. Secondly, describe some ways in which you could use the poem to promote diversity. In your essay, you must: ASSIGNMENT 03 Unit 5: Rhymes, Poetry, Songs and Role Play; and Unit 6: Promoting a Reading Culture. ENG1517/102/0/2023 9 • Provide a brief summary of the poem. • Explain in detail what assumptions the poem makes of its readers in terms of location, cultural background and knowledge. Based on this, identify the target audience of the poem. • Comment on the relatability of content for South African children. • Discuss some ways in which you could use this poem as a teaching tool about a specific region and culture. • Describe an activity that could accompany the teaching of this poem to promote diversity and respect for multiculturalism. • In your essay, please use quotations from the poem and from Tutorial Letter 501 to support your argument. Ensure you observe the following two key aspects of writing an academic essay: • Your answer must be written in paragraphs that connect to each other and you should not use bullet points. Bullet points were only used above to make it easier for you to identify the specific discussion points you must include in your discussion. • An essay must always have an opening paragraph (introduction), a body and a conclusion.