Between the margins: Guimarães Rosa in the classroom

Abstract

This paper shows a didactical approach of “A Terceira Margem do Rio”, one of the most famous short stories written by Guimarães Rosa. In this context, we suggest some aspects to approach this text at the High School level, including possible evaluation activities. Based on different theoretical sources - which combines official documents as PCN (National Curriculum Parameters) and OCEM (Curriculum Orientations of High School), some authors who think about literary teaching as Vincent Jouve and different critical works about “A Terceira Margem do Rio” -,  we intend to highlight the importance of literature in the school, where teacher develops a specific role, even crucial.