A importância da leitura de obras literárias no ensino fundamental II

Abstract

Reading literary works plays an essential role in the educational process, particularly in the Middle School years, a stage in which students experience a crucial moment of cognitive, social, and cultural development. This study is justified by the need to enhance reading practices in schools, amidst the challenges posed by digitalization and easy access to information. The main objective is to describe the importance of literary reading, highlighting the adoption of diversified strategies that can be implemented in the classroom. The specific objectives include: (1) stimulating the reading habit in students, (2) encouraging the reading of literary works in the classroom, and (3) analyzing the importance of literary reading in the formation of critical and reflective readers. The research was conducted through a bibliographic, exploratory, and documentary approach, based on authors such as Brazil (BNCC (2017), Cosson (2021), Krug (2015), Lajolo (1994) and Zilberman (2011), who theoretically support the relevance of literary reading in the school context. The results obtained show that reading literary works not only favors the development of reading competence but also contributes to the formation of citizens who are critical and prepared to interpret the world. Furthermore, it was found that the application of diversified strategies in the classroom, such as reading circles, literary debates, and interdisciplinary projects, can engage students and broaden their perception of literature. Finally, the study proposes guidelines that favor the implementation of practices that make literary reading a transformative tool in the school environment. Key words: Reading. Reading strategies. Literary works.