A METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO THE TEACHING UNIT “CAPTAIN JOHN PEOPLEFOX” BY DUŠKO RADOVIĆ THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF THE ACTANTIAL MODEL

Abstract

This paper presents a teaching interpretation of an excerpt from the literary work “Captain John Peoplefox” by Duško Radović taught in the fi fth grade of primary school. Special attention is given to acting out the excerpt with the intention of motivating students to read the whole work and to take active part in its analysis. The paper emphasized the importance of implementing the actantial model in the analysis of a literary work, differentiated teaching and peer support that offer the teacher a possibility of teaching literary texts in an interesting and creative way and thus motivating students to read literature, as well as enabling them to take active part during the lessons in which a new material is presented. A combination of the Serbian language classes, extracurricular activities and puppet clubs develops the students’ understanding and love of acting.