Should high schools require students to read the " classics"
Victoria Escamilla
3/8/19
English 9
High school students should read the American "classics" because, it helps students in this generation to appreciate literature,and reading since current day literate isn't how it used to be unlike classic literature which shows how old literature used to be. For example on the second page of the article in the 3rd paragraph it states." In this age of declining literacy, a primary function of school should be first to ignite an appreciation for reading. Once students love to read, they will be more likely and able to give a work of literature from another time, place and culture a try". Another reason high school students should read the "classics" is because, it will help students to improve upon their reading skills, and there love for reading. Last reason would be so that high school student can have a personal interest in books. For example on page 2 of the article on the last paragraph it states, " Schools that want to ignite a love for reading set aside time everyday during school for independent reading, with so many choices of text in print available that everyone can find something of personal interest". Some examples of some classic literature are, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
3/8/19
English 9
High school students should read the American "classics" because, it helps students in this generation to appreciate literature,and reading since current day literate isn't how it used to be unlike classic literature which shows how old literature used to be. For example on the second page of the article in the 3rd paragraph it states." In this age of declining literacy, a primary function of school should be first to ignite an appreciation for reading. Once students love to read, they will be more likely and able to give a work of literature from another time, place and culture a try". Another reason high school students should read the "classics" is because, it will help students to improve upon their reading skills, and there love for reading. Last reason would be so that high school student can have a personal interest in books. For example on page 2 of the article on the last paragraph it states, " Schools that want to ignite a love for reading set aside time everyday during school for independent reading, with so many choices of text in print available that everyone can find something of personal interest". Some examples of some classic literature are, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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