Interpretive reading is an important part of the teaching of literature. It is used to read all three types of texts: prose, poem and drama. Interpretative reading of dramatic texts is particularly challenging for teachers, as dramatic texts themselves are complex due to their structure. Due to the complexity of the dramatic texts, it is important for the teacher to prepare himself for this and to make the pupils aware of it during the teaching itself and to involve them in different ways using different methods. In the theoretical part of the master's thesis, we defined didactics of literature, literature lessons, modern planning of literature lessons, interpretive reading of dramatic texts, stages of teacher preparation for interpretive reading of dramatic texts and inclusion of pupils in it. With the help of online questionnaires, we focused on the teacher’s knowledge of interpretive reading of dramatic texts and its inclusion in literature classes from 1st to 5th grade of primary school. We investigated the frequency of use of interpretive reading of different types of texts, how teachers evaluate their own and the student’s interpretive reading of dramatic texts, and how they implement and involve students in interpretive reading of dramatic texts. The study is quantitative, and the sample is random and purposeful. The survey included 220 teachers from grades 1 to 5 of primary school in the school year 2021/22. Teachers came from various primary schools all over Slovenia. Analysis of the results showed that most teachers are familiar with the concept and use of interpretive reading. We found that their knowledge of the stages of preparation for only interpretive reading of dramatic texts is poorer, although teachers rate their preparation for it very well. Teachers often use this type of drama reading and involve students in different ways. Through the analysis and the data obtained, we want to make classroom teachers aware of the importance of interpretive reading of dramatic texts and imparting knowledge about it to students.
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