Lang 201:Children`S Literature Question Paper
Lang 201:Children`S Literature
Course:Education And Pre-University
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2010
CHILDREN`S LITERATURE (LANG 201) 3rd Trimester 2010
FACULTY : EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION AND PREUNIVERSITY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer ONLY FOUR Questions
Question 1
a) Explain the meaning of the following terms
i) Children`s literature (2marks)
ii) Child (1mark)
b) Explain three goals for an effective literature program for children (6marks)
c) Explain three reasons as to why children read literature materials. (6marks)
Question 2
a) Define the term genre (3marks)
b) Using illustration describe four genres of children`s literature (12marks)
Question 3
a) What is style? (2marks)
b) State and briefly describe five elements of style in children`s literature (13marks)
Question 4
State the four different age groups in children and describe the nature of stories that will interest them. (15marks)
Question 5
a) What is gender? (1mark)
b) Briefly describe how gender is portrayed in children`s literature. (4marks)
c) Why is gender representation in children`s literature significant? (4marks)
d) How can a teacher use children`s literature to promote gender equity (6marks)
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