Entre a realidade e o insólito: explorando o realismo mágico em A Hora dos Ruminantes de José J. Veiga: um roteiro de leitura para alunos do ensino médio

Abstract

This research focuses on exploring the didactic-pedagogical potential of a reading script for the work A Hora dos Ruminantes for High School, emphasizing its importance as an example of Magical Realism. The objective is to analyze the literary, thematic and symbolic aspects of the book, offering theoretical and methodological support for its use as a teaching and learning tool. The study was conducted with students in the first year of high school, at a social school in Londrina, PR. The workshop took place over five days, with two fifty-minute classes each day. The class is made up of 28 students, seventeen girls and eleven boys. The results obtained indicate that the application of the educational product, the Reading Guide - A Hora dos Ruminantes by José J. Veiga, was successful and had positive impacts on the teaching-learning process. The analysis revealed that students demonstrated receptivity to the proposed content, even when facing technical challenges, such as internet connection problems and difficulties in carrying out digital activities. This study offers significant contributions to the field of education by highlighting the effectiveness of innovative approaches in teaching literature, especially with regard to Brazilian literature. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of adapting pedagogical strategies to deal with technological challenges and ensure an enriching learning experience for students.