Keywords
American literature tragedy trend, rethinking English curriculum, diverse and relatable texts
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A few years ago, a group of students in my 11th grade English class came to some interesting conclusions about American literature. We were finishing the school year by reading A Raisin in the Sun, and the students were enjoying reading the play even though the countdown to summer vacation was well underway. This class was a group of reluctant readers, not interested in doing much reading, especially now that we had completed the state standardized test. One afternoon, when we were halfway through the play, I came into the classroom to start the day’s discussion. Several students were huddled together having a lively debate.
Recommended Citation
Piotrowski, Amy
(2017)
"“Why Does Someone Have to Die at the End of the Play?": How the Texts We Teach Shape Students’ Perceptions,"
The Utah English Journal: Vol. 45, Article 1.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/uej/vol45/iss1/1