why is it mandatory? I am not lieing when i say i learn nothing in english class. this year i learnt a few grammar things, but last year i learnt nothing (last year grade 9) all that english class is, is reading stories, and answering questions for them. its like a fake history class.
history - read stories about stuff that really happened, learn why the stuff happened, etc
english - read and learn about fictional stories.
and we dont even learn writing techniques. sometimes we have to write something, the teacher gets us to write it, some people do bad, teacher gives bad mark, but doesnt teach us how to write better. no actual writing tips, just some grammar, and thats all we get taught.
so why is english class even in highschool? i understand that it should be in grade school, so people learn how to spell and that stuff, but in highschool you dont need it.