Literature in English Class

This is a list of some of the books read in English classes throughout the year.

-       To Kill a Mockingbird

-       Lord of the Flies

-       The Book Thief

-       Romeo and Juliet

-       Macbeth

-       The Road

-       The Reader

-       Life of Pi

Lord of the Flies is not only a good read, but it teaches students values as well. It is about a group of boys who are in a plane crash and end up stranded on an island. At first, the boys have order within the group. They have a leader, and responsibilities that were distributed throughout the group. But as the book unfolds, the boys become more and more savage. They try to do things their own way rather than what is best for the group. It’s an interesting book, and there is much to learn from it. I learned that the best way to go about things is with teamwork. In the story, the boys are only productive when they all work together to get tasks done. When they do not do this, it is total chaos.

That is just an example of how one of the books read in English class teaches students lessons of values and morals. The other books have meaning and messages within them as well. The exposure of these pieces of writing are beneficial for students. They allow students to think in depth about certain issues such as racism, sexism, dictatorships, and many other topics that they would not normally think about in their day-to-day lives. I think that this is suitable for English class because not only do students learn lessons, but they can also write essays, and tests, and other educational pieces that a teacher can mark. So, not only do the students read, but they also practice their writing as well. It is beneficial in more ways than one.

I think that English is mandatory because it is important in any occupation for a person to be able to comprehend and use writing all of the time. Being literate is one thing, but having an in depth knowledge of the English language is crucial for success in this day and age.