ROLE OF ENGLISH TEXTS IN THE CLASSROOM

Abstract

Giving children access to all varieties of literature is extremely important as it plays an important
role in their social and academic development. It provides students with opportunities to respond
to literature; gives them appreciation about their own cultural heritage as well as those of others;
helps students develop emotional intelligence and creativity; nurtures growth and development
of the student’s personality and social skills; and it hands down important literature from one
generation to the next. Children’s literature provides them with the opportunity to develop their
own opinions about the topic. This strengthens deeper thought about literature and helps students
develop their own feelings and encourages creativity and imagination.