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Classic Literature: Childhood Years Are For Learning

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Kylie Schomber

McGarrity

English 1-2 H-6

16 May 2017

Classic Literature

Childhood years are for learning. In high school especially, it is important for children to challenge themselves and constantly look for ways to improve. What better way to challenge one's intellect than to pick up a classic novel? While many would rather grab something written a little more recently, a blossoming student should not settle for something that would keep them in place rather than push them forward. Reading classic literature is vital for college preparation as well as the improvement of the vocabulary and reading skills of high school students, and should not be replaced by the easier, more recent novels.

Admittedly, some may argue that forcing students …show more content…

While most modern literature fails to truly challenge the mind of the reader or leave an impression on their writing and reading abilities, a student is bound to benefit from the vast amounts of challenging diction that can be found between the covers of any classic novel. According to Princeton graduate Cara Ruccolo, “studying the Classics provides a strong sense of English grammar and vocabulary and thus increases standardized test (SSAT, SAT, GRE) scores, sharpens the mind and induces a keener attention to detail.” She goes on to say that reading such novels “increases one's vocabulary and standardized test scores [and] sharpens one's mind” (Ruccolo par. 2). Classic novels are the best source of literature to prepare students for college, as they are full of rich vocabulary and varied sentence structure that cannot be found in teen books. Modern literature, on the other hand, fails to provide readers with new, challenging vocabulary words that would give them an advantage on standardized tests and writing essays in college. By studying classic literature rather than modern, students will open themselves up to more opportunities for improvement that will prepare them for

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