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Originally Posted by Wil
Hey there!
I'm curious as to what those here deem to be must-reads in terms of clasical books. Clasical being, mostly, what most public schools require their students to read throughout the years. I ask this question because, since I was home schooled, I never was required to read, so I feel I am quite behind! Any ideas?
Wil
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Here in the US (California) we were not really required to read a predetermined set of books until 10/11/12 grades. However reading was mandatory and since grade 3 I recall writing book reports.
In 10th grade we read a lot of American literature like
John Steinbeck, "Grapes of Wrath", "Of Mice and Men"
Jack London, "The Mexican"
Ernest Hemingway - Many short stories
Edgar Allen Poe - Many short stories. (this guy is disturbing)
Many poets (but I feel asleep with my eyes open)
I chose Mythology and Shakespeare as English electives for 11th and 12th grade so I read Native American, Norse, Greek, Indian Mythology in 11th grade and Shakespeare for 12th.
Others where required to read (I did not read any of them)
Lord of the Files
Catcher and Rye
The Red Badge of Courage
The Scarlet Letter
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