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"How disturbing is the following quote, from this New York Times story titled "English Class in Common Core Era: 'Tom Sawyer' and Court Opinions?""

" Published Online: February 29, 2012 Published in Print: February 29, 2012, as Reading Fiction Whole Reading Fiction Whole English teacher Ariel Sacks believes it's important to lead students to make their own discoveries in literature. -Emile Wamsteker A language arts teacher uses a 'whole novels' approach to give her students an authentic literary experience. By Ariel Sacks Article Tools PrintPrinter-Friendly EmailEmail Article ReprintReprints CommentsComments Literary fiction is an art that seeks to create an immersive experience for the reader, but we often don't approach it that way with our students. We parcel out books in pieces and ask students to analyze them along the way without the ability to understand a work in its entirety. This is sort of like asking students to interpret a corner of a painting. Without the entire context, it lacks meaning and can become frustrating."

"As states across the country implement broad changes in curriculum from kindergarten through high school, English teachers worry that they will have to replace the dog-eared novels they love with historical documents and nonfiction texts."

" FINALmyON.jpg Through myON, Oregon students have access to about 4,100 books for free until September 15. Print Laura Frazier, The Oregonian By Laura Frazier, The Oregonian Email the author | Follow on Twitter on July 04, 2013 at 9:00 AM, updated July 04, 2013 at 9:06 AM Email For the first time this summer, all Oregon students have free access to more than 4,100 digital children's books through a partnership with the Oregon Department of Education and myON, an online library collection geared toward students. "