Types of Literature (Oral Literature)

Learners explore the rich heritage of Oral Literature, including its forms like folktales, riddles, proverbs, songs, praises, and idioms. They will learn to define, identify, analyse, and creatively use these forms in different linguistic contexts. This topic emphasises competence-based skills such as storytelling, performance, analysis, and composition, connecting traditional wisdom to contemporary life. Understanding oral traditions is vital for the Zambian curriculum, as it fosters cultural identity, critical thinking, and communication skills assessed in both continuous school evaluations and the final ECZ O' Level exam.