Using Children’s Literature in Primary Classroom for ELT

This study explores the integration of literature in EFL classrooms, focusing on the book Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J. K. Rowling. The first part is about literature's role in the EFL classroom, dissecting the reading process and emphasizing topic-centered learning and CLIL. It examines the possibilities of integrating literature into the curriculum, aligning with the Hungarian National Core Curriculum and Framework Curricula. It applies theoretical insights, analyzing the novel's use in primary classrooms and presents research methods, online survey results, and children's perspectives. The final chapter offers a practical guide providing recommendations for working with the novel, post-reading activities, and incorporating cultural aspects. The book aims to empower educators by bridging theory and practice to integrate literature for effective EFL teaching.