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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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