CHL2601
Assignment 5 2025
Unique #:
Due Date: 10 July 2025
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
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, QUESTION 1
1.1.
The additive language approach is a method used in early childhood education
where children are supported to learn a new language (first additional language)
while still maintaining and building on their home language. In the context of
children‘s literature, this means that educators use storybooks, rhymes, and phonics
activities in both languages to help learners transfer their existing language
knowledge into the new one. The home language is not replaced, but rather used as
a foundation to help understand and learn the new language more effectively. For
example, when a child already knows how to sound out letters in their home
language, they do not need to start from scratch when learning phonics in the new
language—they simply build on what they already know, focusing only on the
differences between the two languages. This approach helps learners feel more
confident, supports bilingual development, and respects their cultural and linguistic
background. (CHL2601, Learning Unit 5)
1.2.
1. "The Cool Nguni" by Maryanne Bester – A fun and beautifully illustrated
story that teaches children about embracing their identity and the value of
local heritage.
2. "Nal'ibali Story Collection" by Various Authors – A compilation of
multilingual stories aimed at promoting reading for enjoyment in all South
African languages.
3. "Jamela’s Dress" by Niki Daly – A humorous and heart-warming story about
a young girl and her love for fashion, reflecting township life in South Africa.
4. "A Kite’s Flight" by W. P. Ngobese – A gentle story that connects children to
traditional Zulu customs and rural life.
5. "Thoko’s Storybook" by Niki Daly – A collection of stories about a curious
and kind little girl navigating everyday life with positivity and love.
6. "Baba’s Gift" by Jenny and Chris Louw – A bilingual story (English and
isiZulu) that explores family love and cultural traditions in a South African
setting.
Varsity Cube 2025 +27 81 278 3372
Assignment 5 2025
Unique #:
Due Date: 10 July 2025
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
and references.
+27 81 278 3372
, QUESTION 1
1.1.
The additive language approach is a method used in early childhood education
where children are supported to learn a new language (first additional language)
while still maintaining and building on their home language. In the context of
children‘s literature, this means that educators use storybooks, rhymes, and phonics
activities in both languages to help learners transfer their existing language
knowledge into the new one. The home language is not replaced, but rather used as
a foundation to help understand and learn the new language more effectively. For
example, when a child already knows how to sound out letters in their home
language, they do not need to start from scratch when learning phonics in the new
language—they simply build on what they already know, focusing only on the
differences between the two languages. This approach helps learners feel more
confident, supports bilingual development, and respects their cultural and linguistic
background. (CHL2601, Learning Unit 5)
1.2.
1. "The Cool Nguni" by Maryanne Bester – A fun and beautifully illustrated
story that teaches children about embracing their identity and the value of
local heritage.
2. "Nal'ibali Story Collection" by Various Authors – A compilation of
multilingual stories aimed at promoting reading for enjoyment in all South
African languages.
3. "Jamela’s Dress" by Niki Daly – A humorous and heart-warming story about
a young girl and her love for fashion, reflecting township life in South Africa.
4. "A Kite’s Flight" by W. P. Ngobese – A gentle story that connects children to
traditional Zulu customs and rural life.
5. "Thoko’s Storybook" by Niki Daly – A collection of stories about a curious
and kind little girl navigating everyday life with positivity and love.
6. "Baba’s Gift" by Jenny and Chris Louw – A bilingual story (English and
isiZulu) that explores family love and cultural traditions in a South African
setting.
Varsity Cube 2025 +27 81 278 3372
