Insegnare con... Firewords

Literature gives us foresight by acting as hindsight. It weaves through distant times like a needle, stitching together a multitude of human experiences into a coherent literary garment. Our ability to reason, to think critically, and to appreciate both the complexities and simplicities of life, can be stimulated and enhanced by the inspired viewpoint of a wordsmith, who, through language and context, opens our eyes, hearts and minds to both new and familiar concepts. This context brings relevance to a story or experience, and in turn, to our own insight and experiences today.

A modern literature textbook should maximise student interest and understanding by adopting a multi-aspect approach, embracing the idea that the context of when, where and who promotes a better understanding of the concept why.

So, ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, FIREWORDS!