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Originally Posted by JSWolf
I'm not saying kids should not read difficult books, but they should read books that use current English and are more relevant to their lives.
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I understand your point about the challenge of reading Shakespeare’s English. Coming from a French school system, I found it very difficult to read on my own. However, I think a skilled teacher can help kids overcome the language barrier and discover great relevance.
We had an excellent teacher, and she had us read the texts aloud in class. (Kids volunteered to read). Hearing the language spoken made a tremendous difference, and those classes became a joy. With a skilled teacher, kids can easily discover how Shakespeare’s plots are being played out in the news every day. Many of his insights have stayed with me my whole life.