Are Classic Novels Still Sparking Freshmen Curiosity?
Confession time: I set out to ignite a literary fire in my honors freshmen this year, armed with the mighty trio—Lord of the Flies, Anthem, and Great Expectations. Yet, instead of a roaring blaze, I got a polite flicker. Have you ever felt that sting, when your best picks land with a thud? I crave that moment when students lean in, eyes wide, hungry for the next page. But classics sometimes seem to repel more than they attract.
Maybe it’s time to rethink our arsenal. Should we blend in contemporary voices or daring genres? Or is the secret in how we present these old favorites? If you’ve cracked the code—or even if you haven’t—let’s puzzle this out together. Drop your triumphs, your flops, and your wildest ideas below. Maybe, just maybe, we’ll stumble on the next big thing. Or not. But hey, at least we’ll have tried! 😅📚
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