Should Shakespeare Be Taught In The 9th Grade Curriculum

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We Need To Keep Shakespeare
Should we keep Shakespeare in the 9th grade curriculum? Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and actor. He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard”. Shakespeare should be taught in the 9th grade curriculum because he has global influence on the world, he is very relatable, and he is also the greatest writer of all time.
First of all why Shakespeare should be taught in the 9th grade curriculum because he has global influence on the world. “He was genuinely a global figure- perhaps the greatest global export this country has ever produced(“Britain Puts on a Shakespeare Marathon as World Arrives for Olympic Games”). His plays and poems speak out to people all across the world. His plays help

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