[Matthew]

I think something more modern like Harry Potter should be taught. I know when I did Shakespear three years ago for my SATs it was the most boring thing ever, did not understand it and had eventually I gave up. Now if that was something like Harry Potter I would be interested because it is more modern and we can relate to some of the things a little easier.

I know some of our English staff have had enought of the "classics" and want us to do more modern but they are told what to teach so have no choice. I think if they want grades to improve they need to stop teaching all the old rubbish and get with the times.