EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF TEACHING LITERARY TEXTS IN DEVELOPING READING LITERACY: FACTORS SHAPING PATRIOTISM IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

This article analyzes the educational importance of teaching literary texts in the process of developing reading literacy and its role in fostering patriotism in primary education. In the context of an intensifying global information flow, nurturing a sense of national identity, patriotism, preservation of historical memory, and strengthening moral immunity are considered essential objectives of education. Literary texts serve as a powerful educational tool that shapes the learner’s worldview, instilling qualities such as love for the homeland, responsibility, dedication, unity, and diligence through imagery and artistic expression. The article presents strategies for developing reading literacy through literary texts based on interactive methods, competency-based approaches, and national values. The research outcomes contribute to increasing the effectiveness of patriotic education in primary schools and to forming morally mature, socially responsible individuals.