Part I.pdf - MTB-MLE Network

• adapt majority language materials that originate from outside the community to the locallanguage and context• translate materials from another language into the mother tongueTypes of literatureThere are many types of literature that can be produced by language communities. These include:• Stories • Religious, moral teachings• Songs, poetry • Skits, dramas• Biographies, histories • Pictures• Folktales, legends • Language learning (alphabet)• Jokes, riddles, wise sayings • Games, activities• Travel, geography • Calendars• Information, awareness-raising • Promotional materials,• Problem-solving advertisements• Instructions, directions • LetterWriters can employ a number of different formats for sharing the literature they produce.These include:• Small reading books • Cards• “Big Books” • Board games• Flip charts • Signs• Posters • Leaflets38