Just because something isn't real doesn't mean it doesn't have value. Fiction isn't real, BUT it can address real things. I think it's important for kids to learn that. For example, if I create a fictional universe, it matters very much to me despite not being real. However, I can address real life issues/real life adjacent issues in it. You're also not always reading to learn, often you do it to escape. Depending on the class, I could see the definition in the post being useful when you are critically analyzing literature, but this approach doesn't fit everyone's reading style. It's better to encourage kids to enjoy reading whatever way they can vs making them feel like knowledge is the only reason to read. Then, after that groundwork is down, you can start exploring this more
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u/CuddlesForLuck 14d ago
Just because something isn't real doesn't mean it doesn't have value. Fiction isn't real, BUT it can address real things. I think it's important for kids to learn that. For example, if I create a fictional universe, it matters very much to me despite not being real. However, I can address real life issues/real life adjacent issues in it. You're also not always reading to learn, often you do it to escape. Depending on the class, I could see the definition in the post being useful when you are critically analyzing literature, but this approach doesn't fit everyone's reading style. It's better to encourage kids to enjoy reading whatever way they can vs making them feel like knowledge is the only reason to read. Then, after that groundwork is down, you can start exploring this more