Abstract
The article provides insights into the problem of teaching contemporary art. The genres of literature, including methods, features, teaching processes related to the teaching of dramatic works are presented separately. Among the methods of teaching are the methods of teaching drama, which consolidates and groups it with examples. The effectiveness of the methods is determined by referring to the works of scientists who have grouped the methods of teaching fiction. The peculiarity of the method of creative search is that it rests on the reading of the work of art, the role of the student in the development of aesthetic tastes and the world of emotions. The formation of skills is confirmed by examples. There is a distinction between reading the text of a work and reading texts of other styles, and examples show that the teaching of a work of art is based on reading. Writing a composition allows the student to fully understand the work of art and recognize the author's idea, theme and topical issue. Effective teaching of dramatic works through the performance of written works, its types and purpose are determined.