The Use of Literary Texts in Primary Classes

Mgr. Pavlína Dymešová

Master's thesis

Abstract:

Dymešová, Pavlína: The use of literary texts in primary classes. Brno, MU 2006, p.65. There is a short view on the range of childrens literature. The aim of this thesis is to find out how children at the age of 10 11 can work with literature, esp. with James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. The theory part is focusing principally on literature in ELT, literature in primary classes, literature across the curriculum and the last chapter connected with literature is about literature and four basic skills-listening, speaking, writing, and reading followed by a chapter about Roald Dahl and his work. The practical part introduces an activity book which was created according to the main story line and lessons based on listening to audio cassettes. The last part is called James and the Giant Peach across the curriculum.

Keywords

Primary education, English language teaching, young learners, literature in ELT, primary stage, literature across the curriculum, Roald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach, activity book, audiocassettes, cross-curriculum activities

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 5. 6. 2006

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 5. 6. 2006
• Supervisor: doc. Mgr. Světlana Hanušová, Ph.D.

Masaryk University

Faculty of Education

Master programme / field:
Teacher Training for Primary Schools / Primary School Teacher Training