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ENG1516
ASSIGNMENT 01 2025: Introducing Children’s Literature
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS)
This assignment is based on Units 1 and 2 in Tutorial Letter 501. Work through these
two units, as well as pp. 1-25, 29-66 and 223-237 in your prescribed textbook,
Introducing Children’s Literature: A Guide to the South African Classroom (2017) by
Evans, et al. before you attempt the assignment. Answer the questions below in full
sentences.
QUESTION 1
1.1. Define what children’s literature is.
Answer:
Children's literature is defined as novels, stories, and poetry produced specifically for
children and intended to entertain, educate, and encourage imagination. It comprises a
variety of genres, including fairy tales, folk stories, and picture books, all of which are
age-appropriate and meet the developmental needs of young readers. Children's
literature uses storytelling to form children's perception of the world, values, and cultural
identities.
1.2. Name two strategies to counteract gender stereotyping when selecting
reading material.
ENG1516
ASSIGNMENT 01 2025: Introducing Children’s Literature
N.B PARAPHRASE YOUR WORK TO AVOID PLAGARISM (CHANGE WORDS)
This assignment is based on Units 1 and 2 in Tutorial Letter 501. Work through these
two units, as well as pp. 1-25, 29-66 and 223-237 in your prescribed textbook,
Introducing Children’s Literature: A Guide to the South African Classroom (2017) by
Evans, et al. before you attempt the assignment. Answer the questions below in full
sentences.
QUESTION 1
1.1. Define what children’s literature is.
Answer:
Children's literature is defined as novels, stories, and poetry produced specifically for
children and intended to entertain, educate, and encourage imagination. It comprises a
variety of genres, including fairy tales, folk stories, and picture books, all of which are
age-appropriate and meet the developmental needs of young readers. Children's
literature uses storytelling to form children's perception of the world, values, and cultural
identities.
1.2. Name two strategies to counteract gender stereotyping when selecting
reading material.
