,CHL2601 Assignment 8 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE September 2025
QUESTION 1 (30 marks)
1.1
1.1.1
Reading for fun makes children see books as enjoyable, not just
educational. This positive connection motivates them to read
more and explore children’s literature willingly.
1.1.2
Stories let children see themselves in characters or situations,
helping them identify as readers. They learn that books can
reflect who they are and who they want to become.
1.1.3
By reading about diverse characters, children experience other
people’s lives indirectly. This helps them develop empathy and
respect for differences.
1.1.4
Colonial influence brought European stories and values into
South African children’s literature. Indigenous languages and
local tales were sidelined, shaping early literature to reflect
colonial culture rather than African realities.
1.1.5
Culturally relevant stories make reading relatable and
, meaningful. They affirm children’s identities and help preserve
their traditions and languages.
1.1.6
Africanisation means centring African perspectives, languages,
and experiences in content. In children’s literature, it ensures
that African cultures are celebrated and authentically
represented.
1.1.7
Children’s literature began as oral traditions, where elders told
stories to teach and entertain. With time, these stories were
written down and printed, expanding their reach but changing
their interactive nature.
1.1.8
Literature uses words to communicate emotions, share ideas,
and tell stories that connect people across time and place.
1.1.9
When stories link to children’s real-life experiences, they
understand them better. This builds vocabulary,
comprehension, and confidence in reading and writing.
1.1.10
Literacy once meant only reading and writing. Today, it also
includes digital literacy, visual literacy, and the ability to analyse
and create messages across different media.
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE September 2025
QUESTION 1 (30 marks)
1.1
1.1.1
Reading for fun makes children see books as enjoyable, not just
educational. This positive connection motivates them to read
more and explore children’s literature willingly.
1.1.2
Stories let children see themselves in characters or situations,
helping them identify as readers. They learn that books can
reflect who they are and who they want to become.
1.1.3
By reading about diverse characters, children experience other
people’s lives indirectly. This helps them develop empathy and
respect for differences.
1.1.4
Colonial influence brought European stories and values into
South African children’s literature. Indigenous languages and
local tales were sidelined, shaping early literature to reflect
colonial culture rather than African realities.
1.1.5
Culturally relevant stories make reading relatable and
, meaningful. They affirm children’s identities and help preserve
their traditions and languages.
1.1.6
Africanisation means centring African perspectives, languages,
and experiences in content. In children’s literature, it ensures
that African cultures are celebrated and authentically
represented.
1.1.7
Children’s literature began as oral traditions, where elders told
stories to teach and entertain. With time, these stories were
written down and printed, expanding their reach but changing
their interactive nature.
1.1.8
Literature uses words to communicate emotions, share ideas,
and tell stories that connect people across time and place.
1.1.9
When stories link to children’s real-life experiences, they
understand them better. This builds vocabulary,
comprehension, and confidence in reading and writing.
1.1.10
Literacy once meant only reading and writing. Today, it also
includes digital literacy, visual literacy, and the ability to analyse
and create messages across different media.
