Activity Write Up: Analysis of Owl Babies by Waddell

Key Points:
- the use of names instead of pronouns makes each of the characters memorable and the story easier to follow
- repetition in speaking order promotes turn taking and politeness in conversation (promotes Social Interactionist Theory by Bruner and Vygotsky)
- didactic message of teamwork and family promotes social conventions
- repetition creates textual cohesion and rhythm to maintain interest
- use of parenthesis is advanced for the age group targeted- links to Vygotsky's ZPD theory
- Graphological elements like capitalisation and italics prompt children to read aloud

	Created by 08aliell almost 12 years ago

an analysis of Owl Babies in terms of language acquisition at A-Level