Literatura de cordel nos anos iniciais: contribuições para a formação do leitor critico

Abstract

This work, entitled "Cordel Literature in the Early Years: contributions to the formation of the critical reader", presents an analysis of the use of cordel literature as a tool for developing readers in the early years of school. The research highlights the relevance of cordel due to its connection with popular culture and its ability to address social and cultural themes in an accessible and reflective way. The central question is: how can cordel contribute to the critical formation of students in the early years? Thus, the main objective is to understand the role of cordel in this process, exploring its characteristics, historical context and its impact on the learning of reading and writing. Based on bibliographic and exploratory research, from a qualitative approach, the study is based on authors such as Cosson (2021), Pereira (2022), Ameida (2018), Neves (2024), among others, who highlight the interdisciplinary potential of cordel. The results showed that its poetic language and engaging themes stimulate interest in reading, promote critical thinking and connect students to their social reality. The role of the teacher is, therefore, essential in mediating the use of cordel to enrich pedagogical practices and form more reflective readers. It was concluded that cordel is an effective tool in literacy and critical literacy, contributing to the appreciation of popular culture and the formation of more conscious and participatory citizens.