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The article discusses the use of software in the interpretation of the novel "A Room With a View" by E. M. Forster in an English classroom. The software converted the data into a visualization and showed the sentimental ebb and flow of the book's 20 chapters. Also mentioned is information on the accuracy of the software's reading, its implication in STEM curricula, and limitations.

The article addresses the concerns about the teaching of literature. It recounts that English as a discipline was recognized in the early 20th century when the emphasis was on grammatical corrections, syntax, and structure. Literature was delivered in the academe as an extension of Christian dogma, as a structured object to be deconstructed, and as a political tool. The impact of new literacies particularly those focused on information and communication is also analyzed. It is suggested that teachers must explain the importance of literature to the public.

The article discusses rereadings and how it can improve literacy and the understanding of literature. Rereading is the act of rereading texts and having the reader review their own life and reading experiences. The article cites the book "Rereadings," a collection of essays edited by Anne Fadiman. The author presents several situations in which his high school students gave him trouble when they were given reading assignments. The author also discusses an assignment he gave in which students had to write about a book right after reading it, without going back and looking in the book.

Drawing connections between Chaucer, Eminem, and social issues, New York City high school teacher Tom Liam Lynch helped students become familiar with The Canterbury Tales. Students wrote poems of rhymed couplets about today's social and political issues, created illuminated manuscripts, and recorded a rap CD. A book and album were published for wider distribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]