Guided Reading English literature S2.pptx

Embark on a captivating journey through the English language with our guided reading presentation. Designed for learners of all levels, this immersive experience offers a comprehensive exploration of English literature, grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

1. What exactly is Literature?

2. Literature most commonly refers to works of the creative imagination , including poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction , and in some instances, journalism, and song..  

3. Putting words on a page doesn't necessarily equate to creating literature! Literature represents the culture and tradition of a language/a people

4. It is a chance to discover how literature makes sense of the world through stories, poems, novels and plays It is also a chance to sharpen your own ability to write, read, analyze and persuade.

5. What exactly is Literature? The body of written works is known as literature . The term has historically been used to describe those imaginative works of poetry that stand out for both the authors' intentions and the execution's perceived aesthetic excellence . Literary work is a literary work whose plot is conjured up by the imagination rather than being predicated on actual events . Several systems can be used to categorize literature, including language , origin , historical era, genre, and subject matter .

6. Why is Literature Important? It fuels imagination (creativity and innovation) It improves Vocabulary and writing skills It improves your Communication Skills It encourages empathy It boosts critical thinking

7. The different Genres of Literature

8. FICTION NONFICTION Meaning Fiction is any narrative which does not contain facts or real events, rather it is based on imagination. Nonfiction implies that form of prose which discusses true events, facts and information. Nature Subjective Objective Flexibility Yes No Directness Readers are supposed to follow and understand the abstractly presented theme. There must be a direct presentation of the information. Purpose To entertain the readers . To educate or inform the readers. References May or may not be given Must be given Perspective Narrator or Character Author

9. The different Genres of Literature Nonfiction Genres Fiction Genres Narrative N onfiction essays Biography Autobiography Speech Drama Poetry Fantasy Humour Fairytales Science-fiction Folklore Historical fiction Horror Mystery Mythology

10. Narrative is information based on the fact that is presented in a format that tells a story.

11. Essays are a short literary composition that reflects the author’s outlook or point. A short literary composition on a particular theme or subject .

12. Biography is a written account of another person’s life

13. Autobiography gives the history of a person’s life, written or told by that person. Often written in Narrative form of their person’s life.

14. Speech is the faculty or power of speaking; oral communication ; ability to express one’s thoughts and emotions by speech, sounds, and gesture. Generally delivered in the form of an address or discourse.