Overrated, Underrated, or Just Right: Freshmen ELA Curriculum

Summer is in full swing, but we are looking back before we look forward! In this special summer edition of "Overrated, Underrated, or Just Right," freshman English teacher Mr. Stefanelli sits down with a panel of rising sophomores: Lia Mammano, Emma Smith, and Mya Rattray.Before the new school year kicks off at Brick Memorial, the group takes a hard look at the common freshman English curriculum. They dive headfirst into three iconic works of literature that every incoming freshman has to read: To Kill a Mockingbird, The Odyssey, and Romeo and Juliet.Are these classic tales timeless masterpieces that deserve their legendary status? Are they hidden gems that students secretly enjoy? Or are they completely overrated pieces of history? Tune in to hear what actual students from across the freshman class think about the books, the characters, and whether the drama in Verona still translates to high school today.