The course Readers' Choice has enabled me to read numerous novels that I probably would not have the opportunity to do so on my own. All of the novels I have read during this course have instantly become some of my favorite novels of all time. Having the ability to choose what I want to read, has allowed me to venture into various genres of literature. The students of Readers' Choice are not forced to read specific novels, as a result students choose the genres that interest them the most. By allowing students to pick their own readings, the course "English" is being both modernized and revolutionized. Students are excelling in English nowadays simply because they have a say in what they are going to read in class.
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The workload included in taking Readers' Choice is a hefty amount, however I honestly believe it is a fair amount. That being said, at times I feel overwhelmed with the amount of projects and assignments I have to complete. However, the teachers do give a sufficient amount of time to get tasks completed and submitted. Essentially, the projects and assignments are necessary to prove that an individual has completed their reading. Most of the assessments have a creative aspect to them, which is something I truly appreciate. I am a very artsy and creative individual, so any assessment that allows me to be handson is usually something that I will enjoy. Additionally, a lot of the assignments are very easy to do and there are always helpful instructions to help guide you along the way.
In my lifetime I do not think that I will have another opportunity to become a member of a glorified book club. With that notion in mind I am extremely elated that I chose Readers' Choice as my English selective. This course offers a little bit of everything some examples include book talks, writing essays, and analyzing text. Through taking the course Readers' Choice I was able to improve my reading, writing, and speaking skills. This is the first English course that I have ever taken where I felt that my opinion truly mattered. And, not only did my opinion matter, but it played an integral role to the classroom's dynamic.
You nailed it on the head when you wrote that Readers' Choice modernizes English Class. Many of our classmates and I previously did not indulge in the world of young-adult novels, but, through this class, we delighted in the numerous new and classic coming-of-age stories. This opportunity offered us a new way to learn about current issues, such as with Kevin Power's Yellow Birds, and gain empathy, as in Matthew Quick's Silver Linings Playbook. I also have become overwhelmed with the number of assignments for this class; however, I enjoyed taking on some of the projects because I had chosen my reading material; and therefore, felt more compelled to do the work.
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