We all know what to expect from the books we read at Glenbrook North High School. These books that are supposedly "timeless classics" are extremely boring. If I was to read a book for school, I would want to read an interesting, contemporary book. Although "Romeo and Juliet", "Dandelion Wine", "The Odyssey", "O, Pioneers!", and all other books may offer interesting perspectives about literature, small excerpts could be given to students. This way, important passages are read and the students' time is not wasted. This solution is both effective and time-efficient. Maybe students will enjoy reading books again, I don't know. However, I do know that if new, better books are not added to the curriculum, then it would be foolish for people to expect students to be interested in literature.
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