PREVIEW
QUESTION 2 ESSAY:
Title: Exploring Controversy and
Context in Children's Literature:
Dahl's Poem and Armstrong's Article
In the realm of children's literature,
issues surrounding the rewriting of
classic works have sparked debates
regarding sensitivity, censorship, and
the re-editing of well-known texts.
Roald Dahl's poem "The Three Little
Pigs" from his collection "Revolting
Rhymes" and Neil Armstrong's article
on the controversy of rewriting
children's classics provide a valuable
platform to engage English Home
Language (HL) learners in critical
discussions about these issues. This
essay will delve into the suitability of
the poem for younger readers, explain
satire to a younger audience using
ENG2614 examples from the poem, and consider
the effectiveness of introducing context
to enhance understanding.
NATALIE FOXX
ASSIGNMENT 4 SEMESTER 2 2023
, This Assignment consists of TWO essay type questions. Each question is
worth 50 marks for a total of 100 marks.
Answer all the questions in this Assignment.
QUESTION 1.
Watch the following video clip and then respond to the essay prompt that follows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GesTE59w0FY
Autobiographical writing and self-reflection serve as powerful tools for students to
explore their identities, experiences, and perspectives. The Instagram project,
‘Equiano Stories’, provides an innovative approach to engaging with personal stories
in a way that is attractive to younger learners.
Essay prompt
In an essay of 1200-1500 words, explore and discuss how YOU could make use
of the Equiano Stories video series as a teacher of an English HL class in
which students are learning about autobiographical writing.
Your essay must develop a logical argument, engage with the video, and
demonstrate an understanding of the function of the self-reflective writing genre
covered in this course.
Your response should address/include the following considerations:
• Consider the potential challenges and benefits of using ‘Equiano
Stories’ in the classroom. How does the video format engage
younger learners, and how might it be an advantage or a
disadvantage in teaching them?
• Compare and contrast the impact of traditional autobiographical
writing with the contemporary approach of the Equiano Stories.
What does the video series offer that standard writing does not, and
vice versa? You may also want to explore the impact of visual
storytelling through the ‘Equiano Stories’ on the emotional
engagement and resonance of autobiographical narratives. How
does this unique format enhance personal experiences and
perspectives?
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QUESTION 2 ESSAY:
Title: Exploring Controversy and
Context in Children's Literature:
Dahl's Poem and Armstrong's Article
In the realm of children's literature,
issues surrounding the rewriting of
classic works have sparked debates
regarding sensitivity, censorship, and
the re-editing of well-known texts.
Roald Dahl's poem "The Three Little
Pigs" from his collection "Revolting
Rhymes" and Neil Armstrong's article
on the controversy of rewriting
children's classics provide a valuable
platform to engage English Home
Language (HL) learners in critical
discussions about these issues. This
essay will delve into the suitability of
the poem for younger readers, explain
satire to a younger audience using
ENG2614 examples from the poem, and consider
the effectiveness of introducing context
to enhance understanding.
NATALIE FOXX
ASSIGNMENT 4 SEMESTER 2 2023
, This Assignment consists of TWO essay type questions. Each question is
worth 50 marks for a total of 100 marks.
Answer all the questions in this Assignment.
QUESTION 1.
Watch the following video clip and then respond to the essay prompt that follows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GesTE59w0FY
Autobiographical writing and self-reflection serve as powerful tools for students to
explore their identities, experiences, and perspectives. The Instagram project,
‘Equiano Stories’, provides an innovative approach to engaging with personal stories
in a way that is attractive to younger learners.
Essay prompt
In an essay of 1200-1500 words, explore and discuss how YOU could make use
of the Equiano Stories video series as a teacher of an English HL class in
which students are learning about autobiographical writing.
Your essay must develop a logical argument, engage with the video, and
demonstrate an understanding of the function of the self-reflective writing genre
covered in this course.
Your response should address/include the following considerations:
• Consider the potential challenges and benefits of using ‘Equiano
Stories’ in the classroom. How does the video format engage
younger learners, and how might it be an advantage or a
disadvantage in teaching them?
• Compare and contrast the impact of traditional autobiographical
writing with the contemporary approach of the Equiano Stories.
What does the video series offer that standard writing does not, and
vice versa? You may also want to explore the impact of visual
storytelling through the ‘Equiano Stories’ on the emotional
engagement and resonance of autobiographical narratives. How
does this unique format enhance personal experiences and
perspectives?
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