Litt 212: Children’S Literature Question Paper
Litt 212: Children’S Literature
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : LITT 212
UNIT TITLE : CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question one any other two questions.
Question One
What function is served by children’s literature.
(10 Marks)
Why should children’s books have pictures and illustrations?
(10 Marks)
Question Two
In terms of style, discuss what you would bear in mind while composing a story for children.
Question Three
What role do publishers play in the promotion of children’s literature?
Question Four
Referring to specific children’s books, discuss what you consider the most common themes in children’s literature.
Question Five
Discuss some of the mistakes made in the packaging of children’s books that may hinder their appreciation by children.
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