ENG2613
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2024
PORTFOLIO
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: 11 October 2024
QUESTION 1: PROSE (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
Introduction
Selecting an appropriate text for young learners, particularly Intermediate Phase First Additional
Language (FAL) learners, is a critical step in ensuring both linguistic development and cognitive
growth. The story Eagle’s Quest provides a rich narrative for Intermediate Phase learners in the
South African classroom, allowing them to engage with language in a way that is both accessible
and meaningful. In this essay, I will analyze the appropriateness of Eagle’s Quest in terms of style
and themes, moral and ethical learning, the importance of imagination, and promoting inclusivity.
These aspects play a pivotal role in determining the suitability of this text for learners in this age
group and context.
Age Appropriateness in Terms of Style and Themes
QUESTION 1 (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
One of the most significant aspects of choosing a text for young learners is ensuring that the style
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and themes resonate with their cognitive and emotional development. Eagle’s Quest is written in a
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straightforward yet engaging narrative style that is appropriate for Intermediate Phase learners,
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typically between the ages of 10 and 12. The language is simple enough for learners at this stage
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