Uma proposta de letramento literário a partir da crônica de Walcyr Monteiro

Abstract

The present research aims to propose literary literacy based on Walcyr Monteiro's chronicle "A Matinta Pereira da Pedreira," taking into consideration the context of the Amazon region. The study begins by questioning the feasibility of conducting literary literacy in this particular setting. To investigate this issue, an empirical research was conducted in a second-year high school class at a school in the city of Santarém Novo, in Pará. The theoretical foundation used to underpin this research drew upon Cosson's (2014) perspectives on literary literacy, as well as the contributions of various renowned scholars, including Candido (2004), Soares (2018), Kleiman (2013), among others. Initially, the concept of literary literacy and its importance in the development of students' reading skills was introduced. The need to adapt and apply this concept to the specific context of the Amazon region was emphasized, aiming to promote the appreciation of local culture through literature. To obtain relevant data for the research, a semi-structured questionnaire was administered to the students, containing both objective and subjective questions. In addition, empirical observations were made in the classroom, and students' testimonials were collected in order to analyze the feasibility and effectiveness of literary literacy in this specific context. The detailed analysis of the chronicle "A Matinta Pereira da Pedreira" allowed for an understanding of its literary characteristics and its relevance to the Amazon region. Based on the proposed activities, it was possible to establish a literary literacy in this specific context, finding that Walcyr Monteiro's chronicle aroused the students' interest and contributed to the development of their reading and writing skills, as well as to a greater understanding and identification with the local culture.