Lost
in
Literature
English was the highlight of many
students' day. Many students found En–
glish class a relaxing break in the day,
where they could get lost in the literature.
But the four-year course requirement was
not merely a journey into the world of
books. Telling students that any post-high
school career path would require clear,
coherent communication, teachers and stu–
dents struggled over misplaced modifiers
and subject-verb agreement as they wrote
paper after paper. Correct sentences and
proper use of grammar were important in
all
aspects ofwritings.Frombook reports to
chapter quizszes to research papers, stu–
dents perfected their knowledge of
theEnglish language and mastered correct
communication skills.
Of
all
the courses offered at school,
grammar and literature classes were the
most preparatory for college andwork. The
fun
even lasted past the last day of school.
English was the only class that extended
past final exams. From Frost to Faulkner,
the great writers of Classic literacy works
were alwyas ready to interupt summer's
lazy days in the guise of summer reading.
What's Going
On?
Brittany Boone,
Melanie Floyd,
Lauren Green-
wood,
atalie
~..._
Hayes, and
J
enni–
fer Legg stare into
space as class goes
on and on.
Meet the Press
Sandy
Van
Belkom acts out
her
Meet Tile Press
character in Mrs.
Davis's English
JJ
Honors class as
she entertains
questions from the
audience.
Catching up.
Using some free
time to get ahead
on his English as- __
signrnents, Matt
Thomason dili–
gently finishes a
cornposition.
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