The value of exposure to literature in school is
very important. Reading is very valuable as you will be reading everyday throughout the rest of your life, from magazines to the paper, or even at your work. By analyzing literature inside of school
you are able to discuss topics, themes, characters, quotes, symbols and other devices that not only help
your reading and writing skills but also allow you to see deeper into the
text. This can alter the way you perceive the book and its themes. It will also make you truly appreciate the hard work of the authors.
I believe English is the only mandatory course throughout all of
the grades in high school because it is truly the most important subject.
Without English it would be very hard to get anywhere with you life, because
almost every job that is out there requires some sort of reading. English is
important in what ever field of study you go into including Math, Science or
Business. If you are lacking in the english department, you will not be that well rounded person businesses want to hire.
You're right, it's about so much more than just reading. It's about going past the text, and reading it for more than it's face value. Studying fiction helps students sharpen and keep these skills. Without fiction in English class, this skill might be a lost one in the future. English class is important, and helps keeps students well rounded. Good points.
ReplyDeleteI have found that reading literature has helped improve my quality of english. I agree about how English is the core of every subject you do. It is the building blocks that help you reach other goals, whether it be in math or other aspects of school.
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