Question

question 1
red zone
(30 marks)
1.1 carefully read the quote below then answer the questions that follow in your own words.
reading aloud gives children pleasure and adds to the pleasure of a good story. readers provide more experience with text and build childrens reader identities. we should not worry that we are not doing our jobs as educators if the learners are having fun in school. bringing joy into the classroom and helping learners have fun is a major part of our job.
(chl2601 study guide - learning unit 1, 2020, p.8)
1.1.1 what role does reading for fun play in building a positive relationship with childrens literature? (2 marks)
1.1.2 how do stories in childrens literature help children develop their own identity as readers? (2 marks)
1.1.3 in what ways does reading stories help children build empathy and understanding of others? (2 marks)
1.1.4 how did colonial influence shape early childrens literature in south africa? (2 marks)
1.1.5 why is it important for children to read stories that are culturally relevant and contextually appropriate? (2 marks)
1.1.6 what does the term africanisation mean and how does it relate to childrens literature in africa? (2 marks)
1.1.7 how has childrens literature evolved from oral traditions to printed stories? (2 marks)

Explanation:

1. 1.1.1: Reading for fun in school helps learners associate positive feelings with reading, which can encourage a lifelong love of reading and better engagement with texts.
2. 1.1.2: Stories in children's literature can mirror children's experiences, allowing them to see themselves in the characters and thus develop a stronger sense of self - identity as readers.
3. 1.1.3: Reading stories can expose children to different emotions and situations, helping them understand others' feelings and build empathy.
4. 1.1.4: Colonial literature may have imposed Western values and worldviews on South African children, shaping their early understanding of the world in ways that may not have been inclusive of local cultures.
5. 1.1.5: Culturally relevant and contextually appropriate stories can make reading more relatable and engaging for children, improving their motivation to read.
6. 1.1.6: 'Africanisation' in children's literature refers to the process of making literature reflect African cultures, values, and experiences. It relates to children's literature by providing more authentic and representative stories for African children.
7. 1.1.7: Children's literature has evolved from oral traditions where stories were passed down through generations by word - of - mouth to printed stories, which allowed for wider dissemination and preservation of these stories.

Answer:

1. Reading for fun in school helps learners associate positive feelings with reading, promoting better engagement.
2. Stories in children's literature mirror children's experiences, aiding in identity development as readers.
3. Reading stories builds empathy and understanding in children.
4. Colonial literature shaped early children's literature in South Africa by imposing Western values.
5. Culturally relevant stories enhance children's motivation to read.
6. 'Africanisation' in children's literature provides more authentic stories for African children.
7. Children's literature has evolved from oral to printed stories for wider dissemination.