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ENG1516 Assignment 3 Memo | Due 6 August 2025. All questions fully answered. QUESTION 1
1.1. In your own words, provide a definition of poetry. (2)
1.2. Lynch-Brown alludes to the “sonorous and rhythmical effects” (1997:52) of a poem. What does this imply in terms of the best way to introduce young learners to poetry such as nursery rhymes? (2)
1.3. What is the value of nursery rhymes being illustrated? (2)
1.4. Poetry, such as nursery rhymes, have specific elements that help you interpret and understand the poem. One such element is rhythm. In your own words, provide a definition of rhythm, and indicate the distinction between fast and slow rhythm in poetry. Enhance your explanations of fast and slow rhythm by providing 1 example of each from nursery rhymes. (10)
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QUESTION 2
Watch the following video titled ‘Five Little Ducks’. The video can be accessed here: Answer the questions below.
2.1. What kind of rhyme or poem is it? Provide a reason for your answer (3)
2.2. According to Lynch-Brown (1997:57) there are several criteria that are used when selecting poems for Foundation Phase learners. These can be found on p. 103 of Tutorial Letter 501. Identify three criteria that apply to ‘Five Little Ducks’. Give reasons for why each of the selected criteria is relevant to this poem or rhyme. (6)
2.3. In a paragraph of five sentences, explain how you would bring ‘Five Little Ducks’ to life in a Foundation Phase classroom. (5)
QUESTION 3
Read the following story and answer the questions that follow:
A kindness is never wasted.
3.1. For which age group/s is this fable best suited? Provide reasons for your answer. (3)
3.2. In a carefully considered paragraph of 5 sentences, explain how this fable can be used to teach young learners about empathy. (5)
3.3. In a paragraph of 5 sentences, provide two ways in which you would adapt and enhance the story to encourage boys to read. (2)
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QUESTION 4
In a paragraph of 10 sentences, discuss how you, as a teacher, are in a position to encourage Foundation Phase learners to be active and enthusiastic readers, and how you would go about doing so. (10)
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