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Transcript

500 anos

Luís Vaz

de Camões

Projeto

Mudam-se os tempos, mudam-se as vontades

3 Perguntas

Chat

Vídeo

Porque foi ele conhecido?

Qual foi a sua obra preciosa?

Quem foi Camões?

Linha Temporal

Chat

A viagem de Camões

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05

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Onde está Camões?

Chat

Literature

Prose

Poetry

Non-Fiction

Narrative

Lyric

Dramatic

Fiction

Novel

History

Epic

Song

Tragedy

Short Story

News

Ballad

Ode

Comedy

Novella

Biography

Metrical Tale

Sonnet

Melodrama

Fable

Diary

Elegy

Farce

Parable

Anecdote

Idyll

Social Tale

Legend

Essay

A viagem de Camões

The students should be able to identify the different genres of literature and explain the characteristics of each.

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The students should be able to identify and analyze examples of each genre of literature.

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The students should be able to create a piece of writing that demonstrates understanding of one of the genres of literature.

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Learning Agenda

What is literature?

Genres of literature

A brief introduction to the characteristics and definition of literature

A discussion of the characteristics and definition of the literary genres

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Flowchart of genres

Prose and Poetry

An examination of main types and sub-types of the literary genres

A discussion of the genres that fall under the categories of prose and poetry

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What is Literature?

Literature is a broad term used to refer to written works, such as books, magazines, short stories, plays, and poems. Literature can provide insight into the human experience and can be used as a way to explore ideas, express emotions, and tell stories.

It has been a powerful tool for expressing and exploring our humanity. When discussing literature, one can talk about the author's style, the themes explored in the work, the characters and their motivations, and the historical context in which the work was written.

Why is it Important?

Literature helps to develop language and communication skills. Reading and understanding literature helps to build vocabulary, encourages imagination, and helps to develop critical thinking.

Literature teaches us about history and culture. Reading literature from different times and places can give us an insight into the history, culture, and beliefs of the people who wrote them.

Literature provides a form of escapism. Reading literature can be a great way to escape from the stresses of daily life and open up a world of possibility.

Why is it Important?

Literature can inspire and motivate. Reading literature can help to inspire and motivate us in our own lives, allowing us to learn from the experiences of the characters.

Literature encourages empathy. Reading literature can help us to understand the thoughts and feelings of others, and to develop a greater understanding and appreciation of different cultures.

Literature helps to build connections. Literature can help to build connections between people, creating a sense of shared understanding and appreciation.

Literature

Prose

Non-Fiction

Fiction

Novel

History

Short Story

News

Novella

Biography

Fable

Diary

Parable

Anecdote

Legend

Essay

Prose

Poetry

Prose is a form of literature that uses ordinary language and has a natural flow of speech. It is distinguished from poetry, which uses a formal meter and rhyme.

Poetry is a genre of literature that uses imaginative and often rhythmic language to express an idea, evoke emotion, or tell a story. It is often used to convey complex emotions and ideas in an accessible and creative way.

Prose typically consists of sentences and paragraphs and is used for a variety of genres, including novels, essays, short stories, and newspaper articles.

Poetry can take many different forms, from traditional rhyme schemes to free verse.

Prose

Fiction

Non-Fiction

Fiction in literature is any story or novel that is created from the author's imagination, as opposed to being based on facts or real events.

Non-fiction in literature is a genre which encompasses essays, biographies, memoirs, and other written works that are based on facts and real events.

Fiction

A novel is a work of long prose fiction, which is usually centered around characters, events and settings. Novels usually have multiple chapters, with a larger plot and focus on character development.

Novel

A short story is a work of fiction that is usually shorter in length than a novel. Short stories often have less developed characters and settings than longer works, but can still explore complex themes.

Short Story

A novella is a work of narrative fiction, longer than a short story but shorter than a novel. Generally, novellas are between 20,000 and 40,000 words in length.

Novella

Fiction

A fable is a short story, typically with animals as characters, that teaches a moral lesson. Fables often have an element of humor and are an enduring form of folk literature.

Fable

A parable is a short story or brief tale that is used to illustrate a moral lesson or religious principle. It typically features characters and events that are symbolic of larger truths or ideas.

Parable

A legend is a traditional story that has been passed down through generations and is typically based on historical events. Legends often include elements of mythology and folklore.

Legend

Non-Fiction

History is the study of past events, particularly human activity and its impact on people and societies. It is a term that relates to past events as well as interpretation of information about these events.

History

A news is a piece of information about a current event or situation. It may be reported in a variety of media, including newspapers, television, radio, and the Internet.

News

A biography is a detailed description or account of a person's life. It includes facts and information about the person's childhood, education, family, work, and death.

Biography

Non-Fiction

A diary is a personal record of experiences, thoughts, and/or reflections kept regularly and often privately. It can be a physical book or an electronic document.

Diary

An anecdote is a brief, often amusing story about a real incident or person. Anecdotes are usually related as a way to support an argument or point in a speech or essay.

Anecdote

An essay is a short piece of writing that focuses on a particular topic or argument. Essays are used to express ideas, explain a point, or discuss a topic in a structured and organized way.

Essay

Literature

Poetry

Narrative

Lyric

Dramatic

Epic

Song

Tragedy

Ballad

Ode

Comedy

Metrical Tale

Sonnet

Melodrama

Elegy

Farce

Idyll

Social Tale

Poetry

Narrative

Lyric

Dramatic

Lyric poetry is a type of poetry that expresses personal emotions or thoughts. It often includes rhyme and meter and can be sung as a song.

Dramatic poetry is a type of poetry that is meant to be performed in a play or theatrical setting. It often includes elements of dialogue, monologue, and characterization.

Narrative poetry is a form of poetry that tells a story. It usually follows a plot with characters, a setting, and a climax.

Narrative

An epic is a long narrative poem that celebrates the deeds of a legendary hero. It features a hero who represents the values of a particular society, and who goes on an epic journey or quest.

Epic

A ballad is a type of song that tells a story and often has a repeated chorus or refrain. Ballads typically have a slow, rhythmic structure and use simple and emotional language.

Ballad

A metric tale is a story told in verse, usually composed of stanzas or lines of poetry. Metric tales are an ancient form of storytelling, often used in traditional folklore, fables, and myths.

Metric Tale

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Grupo 3: Camões e as viagens (Índia e Macau). Contexto: Viagens longas por mar, contacto com outras culturas, escreve partes de Os Lusíadas durante este tempo. Desafio: escrevam um diário de bordo criativo, como se fossem Luís de Camões a relatar a sua viagem até à Índia. Imaginem que estão a bordo de uma caravela portuguesa do século XVI.Devem escrever entradas curtas no diário, descrevendo o que veem, o que sentem e o que acontece em cada ponto do percurso. ​Os pontos a incluir na viagem:

3. Cabo da Boa Esperança (sul de África)- Encontro com o temido Adamastor (figura mitológica n’ Os Lusíadas). - Mar agitado, receio e coragem dos marinheiros. 4. Moçambique ou Melinde (costa da África Oriental) -- Contacto com outras culturas e línguas. - Descanso da tripulação, compra de especiarias e água. 5. Calecute (Índia e partida para Macau) - Chegada triunfante, maravilha com o exotismo do Oriente. -Refletir sobre os perigos ultrapassados e os heróis portugueses.

1. Lisboa (ponto de partida) - Despedida da cidade e início da aventura. - Emoções de partir rumo ao desconhecido. 2. Cabo Verde (paragem na costa africana) - Calor intenso, troca de mantimentos, mares tranquilos.

Grupo 5: Camões e "Os Lusíadas" (Publicação da obra). Contexto: Já em Portugal, publica Os Lusíadas, uma epopeia sobre os heróis portugueses. Desafio: escolham os sonetos que queiram apresentar à turma numa leitura gravada num áudio: https://aeaveiro.pt/biblioteca/view/73/Os%20Lusiadas%20-%20Luis%20de%20Camoes.pdf