Literary Link-Up

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a tool for students to delve into the concept of intertextuality, where one text is influenced by or reflects elements of another. It prompts the student to detail information about two separate texts, asking for the type, creation time, and originating culture of each. Additionally, there is a section dedicated to discussing the intertextual relationship between the two chosen texts. The layout of the worksheet facilitates a side-by-side comparison, encouraging students to draw connections and contrasts directly.

The worksheet’s educational goal is to enhance students’ ability to recognize and articulate the connections that exist between different texts. It teaches them to analyze how texts can converse with one another across time and cultural boundaries, often influencing meanings and interpretations. Through this exercise, students learn that literature does not exist in isolation but is part of a broader dialogic network. Such skills are essential for a comprehensive understanding of literature, fostering an appreciation for the depth and complexity of written works.