CHL2601
ASSIGNMENT 8 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, Children's Literature
QUESTION 1 (30 Marks)
1.1
1.1.1 Reading for fun encourages children to enjoy books and stories, which builds a
positive emotional connection with reading and children’s literature. (2)
1.1.2 Stories allow children to imagine themselves in different situations, connect with
characters, and develop their own identity as readers through personal engagement
with texts. (2)
1.1.3 By experiencing the lives and feelings of characters, children learn to understand
and empathise with others, developing social and emotional awareness. (2)
1.1.4 Colonial influence introduced European stories and values into South African
children’s literature, often ignoring African cultures and languages. (2)
1.1.5 Culturally relevant stories help children see themselves and their communities
reflected in books, which strengthens comprehension and identity. (2)
1.1.6 Africanisation refers to including African languages, cultures, and experiences in
literature. It ensures stories reflect African identities and realities. (2)
1.1.7 Children’s literature evolved from oral storytelling traditions, where stories were
told aloud in communities, to written and printed books that could be widely shared. (2)
1.1.8 Literature communicates emotions, ideas, and experiences through words,
helping children understand human experiences and express themselves. (2)
1.1.9 Children’s real-life experiences provide background knowledge that helps them
make sense of stories, supporting vocabulary and comprehension development. (2)
ASSIGNMENT 8 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, Children's Literature
QUESTION 1 (30 Marks)
1.1
1.1.1 Reading for fun encourages children to enjoy books and stories, which builds a
positive emotional connection with reading and children’s literature. (2)
1.1.2 Stories allow children to imagine themselves in different situations, connect with
characters, and develop their own identity as readers through personal engagement
with texts. (2)
1.1.3 By experiencing the lives and feelings of characters, children learn to understand
and empathise with others, developing social and emotional awareness. (2)
1.1.4 Colonial influence introduced European stories and values into South African
children’s literature, often ignoring African cultures and languages. (2)
1.1.5 Culturally relevant stories help children see themselves and their communities
reflected in books, which strengthens comprehension and identity. (2)
1.1.6 Africanisation refers to including African languages, cultures, and experiences in
literature. It ensures stories reflect African identities and realities. (2)
1.1.7 Children’s literature evolved from oral storytelling traditions, where stories were
told aloud in communities, to written and printed books that could be widely shared. (2)
1.1.8 Literature communicates emotions, ideas, and experiences through words,
helping children understand human experiences and express themselves. (2)
1.1.9 Children’s real-life experiences provide background knowledge that helps them
make sense of stories, supporting vocabulary and comprehension development. (2)
