Understanding the stages of Literary Appreciation
I must admit that this is my first time learning about the stages of literary appreciation. Even as a teacher, I had no idea that there exist distinct stages through which individuals build on their existing knowledge when developing an appreciation for literature.
Children may develop an appreciation for literature long before they are able to read. If children are exposed to oral literature for example, a mother reading to her infant then they are developing an appreciation. A simple thing like bringing the toddlers to the books store goes a long way in beginning the process literary appreciation. I was often amazed when my nephew would sit and read a story book by just looking at the pictures/illustrations. He had this one particular book that he wanted his mom to read to him every night. As a teacher, it is therefore my responsibility to educate parents on how and what they can do to help their children develop literary appreciation from an early age.
. Children should be provided with materials and resources to help them develop an appreciation for literature. Resources such as story books or animated movies can be made available both at home and at school to facilitate this process.
During my secondary school years, I would seize any opportunity that I got to read a novel. Even as a teacher, I tried to encourage my students to join the library so that they could obtain books to read. Now, I know that I can help my students develop set up a class libraries where they can rent a book and read it during weekends or holidays. I can also encourage parents to limit the time that children spend watching television and see to it that they read a book. Children should be given opportunities to read and lose themselves in whatever they are reading.
They should be provided with books that provide opportunities for them to question the characters actions. Furthermore, they should be provided with literature that will allow them to find out about themselves and relate to the experiences of characters especially those presented in a realistic manner. Students should be provided with opportunities to engage in discussions, to engage in conducting research and also work in groups in the classroom.
Having gone through all the stages, the individual has now reach the level where he or she can read wildly and enjoy the pleasure of reading a variety of books from various genres. This individual now reads for fulfillment and pleasure. This level however can only be achieved if both teacher and parents play their part in the preceding levels. Teachers should take into consideration The students level of appreciation when they select books. Not only this, but they should also consider using effective strategies and approaches that would help develop students appreciation.
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Good discussion on the various stages of literary appreciation.Indeed we need to provide the materials that are necessary in a effort to encourage students to appreciate the literature that they are exposed to.The age level of our student must be taken into consideration when choosing materials. Therefore,the materials that we expose them to must be appropriate to their age and interest.
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