Kyndia's Blog

High schools should not require students to read the "classics". High schools should require the students to read whatever material they have prepared for the year. Some students nor some teachers enjoy reading the "classics". In the text it states "I also believe that requiring students to read books they cannot understand or appreciate is a quick road to extinguishing the fire of literacy". This quote explains that if students do not find the book enjoyable, but are forced to read it, they might end up not liking literature overall.  Meaning, if they're required to read the classics and they strongly dislike it, it might make reading/English class an unpleasant experience overall.

How can you apply the concepts of academic writing to your own writing?   I can apply the concepts of academic writing to my own writing by using the same ideas of academic writing in my own writing. The concept of academic writing can help me in my future. The concept can also help me improve my writing skills. It can also help me improve on the structure of my writing. I can also use the tips and helpful information that academic writing shows me.