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Well, it is nice to encourage students to write their own fiction however, teachers must also emphasis the importance of a well learned student. In my opinion, a well learned student is one whom knows all aspects of literature inside and out. Thus for example, this student should know Beowulf, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Thackerary, etc... in other words, all of the classics. Also, it would be nice for a student to explore all poetry. These must be taught before Stephen King 101.

: -- amy parlette, student, oakland community college (posted 3/13, 10:00 a.m., U.S. Eastern time)

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