While people participate in various methods of everyday reading and writing, there are extensive benefits to be gained from extending the experience to apply these abilities to literature. In the beginning chapter of Literature: A Portable Anthology, third edition the benefits of reading, analyzing, and writing about literature is explored, while also explaining literature class expectations, at a college or university level. Reading literature expands horizons by exposing readers to various perspectives, locations, and interactions, which molds opinions, attitudes, and behaviors. Taking this a step further to include analysis of the reading serves to train the brain to contemplate information and expand attention spans. Finally, writing about
Jacqueline Woodson believed in exposing children to sensitive topics because sensitive topic are a part of life. Children are not insulated from the harsh realities of life. The earlier children realize the issues that affect them in society, the more likely they will be a survivor. Realistic fiction can be integrated with social studies and other subjects because some part if not all parts of the stories can be found in reality. Realistic fiction, although they are made up stories, often tells the stories that many people can identify with. These stories often includes references of places and events that are part of our society.
Jonathan Gottschall talks about how the fiction genre affects the community in the essay, “Why Fiction Is Good for You.” He takes us through the highs and lows of the genre, and talks about how different groups of people view fiction books. Gottschall uses professional opinions, and factual evidence to explain how fiction builds morality of individuals and society. In his essay, Gottschall tells us how the different genres affect us.
In college the number of literature diminished and the attendance declined. The author includes “The most worrisome finding in the 2002 study, however, is the declining percentage of Americans, especially young adults, reading literature.” Furthermore, if the decline of literature is going down in college, it will become a problem throughout the student's whole life.
The decline of the reading of literature is diminishing interactions and individuality. Dana Gioia, the author of “Why Literature Matters” persuades his audience that the decline of literature is negatively affecting current generations. The decline will also continue to affect future generations. Gioia uses statistics and studies to show his audience proof that the absence of literature has a negative effect on minds. He explains his ideas with common sense and logical reasoning.
While executing the Literacy Narrative assignment, I employed and enhanced my reading and writing skills by carefully studying the instructor’s guidelines and authoring a readable paper. Upon receiving the instructor’s instructions, I read the same to have an overall idea of the subject. I then reread the guidelines, taking note of critical elements. Ultimately, I was able to fully and accurately understand the instructor’s guidelines, thus enhancing my reading competences. Having
One person, Dana Gioia, strongly believes in this problem and in his article “Why Literature Matters” published in 2005 by The New York Times Company he argues that this lack of literary reading is quickly becoming a problem that will impact the american society. Dana Gioia is effective at persuading the audience that reading literature is imperative to a prosperous society by using his research to support
Can works of fiction teach us anything useful? What can we gain from reading a work of literature that is not factual? Fictional works have been around for a very long time. Used in many ways, these help show, teach, and explain the world around us in intriguing manners. But, why exactly do we need fiction?
Shatoni Madison February 3.2016 Writing Wednesday Recently, several English teachers have decided to teach a certain book to their classes that contains questionable material normally not allowed in schools, including poor language, sexuality, and violence. They claim that the book has many redeeming qualities about it, and also is a great tool for teaching students reading and analytical skills. In my opinion, teachers should be permitted to teach these questionable book to their students. If an author's work was to be tampered with I feel as if many books will lose their value and or the meaning the author was trying to convey.
but the book has also sparked wild discussions about its content and if it should be taught in schools across the country. Although The Catcher In The Rye presents strong sexual themes and vulgar language, these aspects showcase the characters ' deepest emotions while staying true to the human experience and the power of language. The very same issues that cause the catcher in the rye to climb the banned book list, sexual themes and vulgar language, are exactly the things that make this piece worth teaching in high school curriculums, as they show readers the truest
The school board should keep the values of fiction because it addresses real life situations and problems
Through their class, teachers should address the word and realize the word's significance in the world today. Furthermore, debatable literature asks meaningful questions, which in the end lead to a better experience for both teacher and student alike. Questions about the nature of humanity and individuality that appear in many texts is what makes literature so
In “Contemporary Memoir: A 21st-Century Genre Ideal for Teens,” Dawn Latta Kirby and Dan Kirby argue that memoirs are an ideal genre for teachers to consider implementing into their instruction because they will improve students’ engagement with the texts, their understanding, and it will help them notice the writing conventions taking place on the page. Kirby and Kirby further explain, “[l]ooking for texts that exist outside of our instructional walls and the lead students to improve their abilities in sophisticated reading, writing, critical thinking, and inquiry strategies, we found CM to be a genre suited for teens of the 21st century” (22). Even though Contemporary Memoirs are not often read in the classroom, Kirby and Kirby explain that the same literary concepts and conventions exists within them. Furthermore, when teaching CM in the classroom “students also gain valuable abilities and perspectives for interpreting texts” (25) which in turn can help students to understand and create meaning of the text that they have read.
Zoey Servel Mrs. Price ELA 5/6: Argumentative Essay 22 February 2023 Cheerleading Should be Considered a Sport! A 17-year old who was very injured in a terrible cheerleading accident, went back to it just after her accident. Most cheerleaders continuously have strains, dislocations, muscle sprains, and fractures during competitions and practices. Cheerleading should officially be a sport because it takes a lot of work and should be taken seriously.
She believes the syllabus provided to students do not include any challenging books, and her belief toward high school teachers becoming too lazy to examine thoroughly if the book the education system provides them with represent any true and significant value is a recurring concern of hers’- therefore ineffective to students. All in all, Prose used ethos, pathos, logos and the usage of specific words to help her argument. She successfully persuades her point of view and makes it clear that if schools want their curriculum to improve, they must change their way of teaching and push their students to view literature in a new
