Teachers have made many suggestions for how to reverse the decline we are seeing. Some teachers suggested pairing the classics with a modern song. By bringing in the modern art, they are relating the text to something they are familiar with. Another suggestion was to let students choose some of the texts they would be studying during the year. Teachers could fill in the "gaps" with some of the classics. Kids may want to read, but in school, they cannot always read what they want. Teachers say they cannot help students learn to appreciate the books they are reading if they cannot get them interested enough to open the book in the first place.
As educators, I believe it is important for us to "change with the times." As technology is advancing, we quickly bring it in to the classroom and use it to our advantage. Why wouldn't we bring in more contemporary works as they change with the times? Our students are part of the modern world, and that is what interests them for the most part. I think it is important for students to learn some of the classics, but tying them with modern literature is a good idea. They may relate to it on a more personal level and realize that they can gain something from reading.
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