Answer to Question #204630 in English for Phumzile Zondi

Question

Use your own words to define multicultural literature. List 5 criteria you would use in selecting multicultural stories for your First Additional Language learner's in the intermediate phase. Explain why these criteria are important.

Answer 1

Multicultural literature is the literature about people who are considered outside of the mainstream of society and have been in some manner marginalized.

the five criteria to used in selecting multicultural stories for your First Additional Language learner's in the intermediate phase include accuracy, expertise, respect, purpose, and quality

These five criteria serve as excellent evaluation criteria.