Which of the following statement is NOT true teaching of literary texts in language classroom?

Option 1 : Literary texts should be used to teach grammar.

Language occupies a key position in the School curriculum. The all-round development of the learner is the ultimate aim of education. Therefore, the curriculum should be designed and developed so that this ultimate objective could be achieved.

• Literature is considered to be a group of works of art made up of words in written or sometimes spoken forms.
• Literature for children is considered as an authentic source of reading as it is genuine material covering various genres. Travelogues, one-act plays, memoirs, etc. are the forms of literature.

• A literary text is one that is written for infotainment purposes, that it is for appreciation, pleasure, and enjoyment as well as it might contain some information that is useful to the learners.
• The literary text should be authorized and approved. Literary texts are of many types such as poetry, fictional & nonfictional stories, etc. "Harry Potter" is an example of a literary text.
• Literary texts are perceived as a resource and relevant input to stimulate language activities and they can be used in a language class for the teaching and learning of language functions.
• Literary texts develop critical thinking as by reading the text, the students get information about other cultural matters, and they are encouraged to read the text and form a personal opinion.
• Using literary texts in the language classroom can make the students more aware of the language they are learning, and help them in developing skills and strategies.

Thus, it is concluded that 'Literary texts should be used to teach grammar.' is NOT true teaching of literary texts in a language classroom.