teaching the classics vs modern novels

Teaching the classics can expose students to great literary techniques that have been refined over time. Classics like 'Pride and Prejudice' offer complex character development. But they might seem boring to some students as the settings are far removed from modern life. Modern novels, such as 'The Hunger Games', are exciting and capture students' attention quickly. Yet, they may not have the same level of literary sophistication as the classics.

Modern novels tend to engage students more easily. They often feature modern settings, relatable characters, and contemporary themes. For instance, a teen - oriented modern novel about high school life will immediately draw in students who can see themselves in the story. In contrast, the classics with their old - fashioned language and settings can seem dull at first glance.

One of the best modern classics is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It beautifully explores themes of racism and justice in the American South. Another great one is '1984' by George Orwell, which gives a chilling vision of a totalitarian future. 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald is also a top choice, depicting the decadence and dreams of the Jazz Age.

Dear audience, today we are going to recite the classic of Chinese culture, Li Sao. Li Sao was a beautiful poem that expressed Qu Yuan's pursuit of freedom and ideals. In this poem, Qu Yuan described himself in a difficult situation but still firm in his belief and did not give up the pursuit of freedom. Let's recite this poem together and feel the freedom and pursuit contained in it. ��������������������������������������������������������� "Li Sao" recitation version 1: LiSao, LiSao, you are so beautiful Your rhythm is as smooth as flowing water Your words are as vast as the starry sky Your thoughts are as deep as the sea You described your dream, the path to freedom You describe your own experiences and lament the impermanence of life You express your anger and criticize the injustice of society You show your deep feelings and tell the preciousness of love Your poems are like a beautiful landscape Illuminating the human heart Your wisdom is like a lamp Guiding the way forward for mankind Let us be moved by your poems Fight for your ideals Let's walk the path of freedom together Forward, forward, forward!

Modern classics novels have had a huge influence on modern literature. For example, the narrative techniques in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' have been emulated by many writers. Its use of a child's perspective to tell a complex story about adult issues is very effective. '1984' has influenced the way we think about dystopian literature. Many modern dystopian novels draw inspiration from Orwell's ideas about surveillance and control.

Well, 'The Catcher in the Rye' and 'Pride and Prejudice' are among the novels that are widely regarded as modern classics. These works explore deep themes and have endured the test of time through their powerful storytelling and character development.

😋I recommend the following modern novels: 1. The Story of the Leftover Woman Hunting for a Foreign Enterprise-It described the story of how Yue Lin, a 30-year-old high-income woman from a foreign enterprise, finally found true love after experiencing ups and downs in her career and emotional ups and downs. 2. <<Rebirth of the Queen of the Entertainment Circle>>-It was about the female protagonist Xia Shining's experience in multiple careers in the entertainment circle. Not only was she popular in the entertainment circle, but she could also bring the people around her to fame. 3. "The Thief of Entertainment"-It focused on a story created by a famous composer in the entertainment industry. His songs, movies, novels, and so on were all highly regarded. 4. "The Reborn God of Comics"-The main character is reborn as a mangaka. Through hard work, he successfully becomes a master in the field of comics. 5. "Rebirth Begins in 2002 at China Entertainment"-The protagonist returns to 2002 through rebirth, gradually making a name for himself in the entertainment industry, and successfully stepping into the top of the industry. 6. Rise of the Literature World-The protagonist in the story successfully rose to become a giant in the literary world and successfully published many best-selling novels. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗

I don't think it will necessarily meet your needs, but I will try my best to recommend a novel that is most relevant to your description." Together in Wind and Rain " is a historical fiction novel written by the author Lao Zhe. The general plot of this novel is as follows: This book is about the historical story of the ancient Chinese dynasty, the "Hua Dynasty". The characters, events, language, allusions, and tools in the book are all derived from the ancient Chinese culture, but the author's imagination is unrestrained. He hoped that by narrating the ups and downs of the Chinese Dynasty for more than a hundred years, it would reflect the history of ancient China and at the same time, mix in the author's understanding of ancient Chinese culture. The readers didn't have to carefully scrutinize the characters, words, tools, and allusions in the book, because the author's use of ancient Chinese culture broke through the limitations of time and space. The story in this book spans about 50 years. ---------------------------- Beiping Storyteller was a historical and folktale novel written by the author, Tang Sifang. The general plot of the novel was: He had started a new book again, and it was still the same style. It was a combination of traditional art and folk Jianghu. It was a familiar style, but it had a different recipe and taste. This time, he would tell everyone about the style of the small folk market in Beijing in the early years of the Republic of China, as well as the history of a "drama spirit" in the early years of the Republic of China. This was probably the story of an indecent storytelling apprentice and a very serious magician in Beijing in the early years of the Republic of China. ---------------------------- " The Rise of the Literature World " was a novel about urban life written by the author, a romantic scholar. The general plot of this novel was: This book is a classic story of recollection! Let the protagonist bring you back to the most classic moments of our time! " The novels, movies, and songs that once made your soul throb can be found in this book! ---------------------------- " Modern Mythology " was an urban supernatural novel written by the author, Xi Shiyu. The general plot of this novel was: He had a good friend named Liang Shanbo, a girly classmate named Zhu Yingtai, and a neighbor named Xu Xian, a handsome young man who opened a clinic. There was a very tall pagoda in this place called Leifeng Pagoda. There was a junior named Chen Xiang. In the primary school next door, there was a naughty child named Nezha. There was a very famous monk in the city called Tang Sanzang. There was a very honest security guard in the neighborhood called Cowherd. His name was Ning Caichen, and he was an ordinary sixteen-year-old high school student. He had an ordinary life until one day, he saw himself in another world in the mirror. Liang Zhu, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, Liao Zhai, the Legend of the White Snake... modern versions of fairy tales... ---------------------------- " Floating and Sinking Dreams " was a modern romance novel written by the author, Shen Biying 'er. The general plot of this novel was: Come to Yuewen's website to read more of my works! ---------------------------- " Thousand Autumn Snow " was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Lord Xi Shan. The general plot of this novel was: Some said that it was a novel that took him a long time to understand, some said that it was the most special novel that he had ever read, some said that it should have been written as a novel, some said that it was a novel with a good martial arts style, some said that if it was published, he would go to the publishing house to fight, smash, and snatch it. Xiao Xi said that this was actually a novel that was not just a novel. It was the prelude to a fantasy novel that could begin at any time. This was a little sprout from a seed that had been buried deep in Xiao Xi's heart for a long time. What would you say? The plot is fictional and must not be imitated. ---------------------------- " Rejuvenated Time Travel " was a novel written by the author, Yue Sheng Cang Hai. The general plot of this novel was: Heaven will give this person a great responsibility, must first suffer his mind, splash his dog blood. Transmigration? Come on, it went out of fashion 800 years ago. Wuxia? What a joke, this kind of background was too old-fashioned. Young Master Xia, Young Master Xie, Fairy, Demoness? Noble sects, evil sects, treasures, the world? Wait a minute, what's up with the transmigration god? I've never heard of a retro style transmigration? ---------------------------- " The Story Begins in 1998 " was a reality-based novel written by The Jungle. The general plot of the novel was: The story was set in the ten years since 1998 in China. Through the influence of different traditional cultures, it portrayed the frustrations, pursuits, joy, and love of ordinary people at that time. It told the story of several young people from ordinary small mountain villages in the south looking for cultural belonging. At the same time, it also showed the twists and turns of people's desire for a better life from the needs of material culture to the glorious road of the times. ---------------------------- " The Wicked Ancient Sorrow " was a wuxia fantasy novel written by the author, Shen Shen Literature. The general plot of this novel was: This is a book, describing the infatuation, frustrations, sincerity and separation of true feelings…This is a book, describing the good and evil, right and wrong, righteousness and temperament of a hero…This is a book, describing the sufferings, fragility, simplicity and rise and fall of the common people…Open it! I don't think you'll be disappointed… ---------------------------- The book " Little Tales of the Pugilistic World " was a traditional wuxia novel written by the author, Leng Guangke. The general plot of this novel was: The wind came, and the sword blocked it. When the rain came, the saber was extinguished. I always believe that what you are doing today has happened since ancient times. Every day that passed and every thing that he experienced was a repeat of history. This was a story about the connection between ancient and modern times.

The books in the United States and France that teach the reading of masterpieces can refer to the following examples: 1 The American Language and Education by David G Rose. This book explored the history and current state of American language education, including how to cultivate students 'understanding and appreciation of literary works. 2 The French Language and Education by David G Rose. The book also explored the history and current situation of French language education, including how to cultivate students 'understanding and appreciation of literary works. 3. A Case Study of Cultural Literature Teaching: From the United States to China by Peter J. Rose. The book cited many cases of teaching famous books and analyzed how teachers could cultivate students 'cultural qualities by guiding students to read and think. 4. Cultural Literature and Cultural Education by Michael W. Becraft. This book explored the strategies and methods of teaching the reading of masterpieces, including how to guide students to think and how to make students better understand masterpieces. 5 The Reading of Books and the Language of Learning by Peter Boff and John Goff and Robert Aoff. This book introduced the importance and function of reading famous works and how to cultivate students 'language accomplishment through reading famous works.

The following is a class record of how the teaching of classical classics aroused students 'interest in reading: Teacher: Students, today we are going to read a classic work-- What kind of novel was this? [Sheng: 'Getting the Birthday Guide by Wisdom' is a novel about a life-and-death struggle between the various gangs in the early years of the Song Dynasty.] Teacher: This novel sounds very exciting. How can I arouse the students 'interest in reading it? S: I think we can attract the students 'interest by telling them how the protagonist in the novel got the birthday plan and the story between them. Teacher: Yes, telling the story of the protagonist's intelligence and wit, as well as the thrilling and exciting plot between them can stimulate the students 'interest in reading. Then, let's start reading! (Students start reading) Teacher: Students, what do you think after reading this novel? Sheng: I think this book is very exciting. It's about the struggle between the big gangs in the early years of the Song Dynasty and the plot of the protagonist's wisdom in obtaining the birthday scroll. Teacher: Yes, this book shows the thrills and excitement of Jianghu by telling the story of the protagonist's wisdom in obtaining the birthday scroll. The characters can attract the readers 'interest. At the same time, it could also let students understand the style of ancient society and people's lives to improve their cultural quality. Sheng: I think the plot in this book is very interesting and the characters are very rich. Teacher: Yes, the characters in this book are very rich. Through the words and deeds of the protagonist, you can understand the style of ancient society and people's lives. At the same time, the story in the novel was very fascinating and could stimulate the reader's interest. (Students continue reading) Teacher: Students, do you have any questions or ideas? Sheng: I think the descriptions in this book are very detailed and the language is very beautiful. Teacher: The descriptions in this book are very detailed. By describing the expressions, movements, and language of the characters, the readers can better understand the hearts of the characters. At the same time, the language in the novel was also very beautiful, allowing the readers to enjoy reading more. (Student Exchange)