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Started by Firehawke, June 14, 2011, 06:55:26 PM

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Firehawke

June 14, 2011, 06:55:26 PM
I got my Master's of Arts in English a few years ago and I wrote my thesis on what kids can learn from reading the Redwall series.  Before that, I used the series as the topic for an informative speech for one of my undergraduate classes.
I'm just wondering...has anyone else used Redwall for school???
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Superdreuzel

#1
June 14, 2011, 07:12:06 PM
Other than reading Mossflower in class, no.
Oh wait, I wrote a book report about Mossflower in the first year of high school!
Hmm ... Dolohov ...

Mariel

#2
June 14, 2011, 07:15:48 PM
I have written essays about Redwall and Mossflower for school, but because I was in 6th grade at the time it's certainly not as impressive as an undergraduate degree!  I know of a Redwall fan who compared Redwall to Macbeth for her 12th grade english class.  

Wydran Riverpaw

#3
June 14, 2011, 08:28:51 PM
In elementary school, I did a book report on Mariel of Redwall, but that's it, except for reading the books at school sometimes. :P

HeadInAnotherGalaxy

#4
June 14, 2011, 10:32:47 PM
I would as soon they switch the people in my school with people who wouldn't ruin a good story with rude and inappropiate remarks and jokes.

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Osu

#5
June 15, 2011, 05:16:35 PM
No, but now I really, really want to!
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Astrognash

#6
June 15, 2011, 06:25:35 PM
I've done book reports on Mossflower and Eulalia. I got A's on both of them. Also, I know that 12th grade English in my school has a focus on British literature, so depending on my teacher, I might be able to do something on another Redwall book in a few years.
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Matthias720

#7
June 15, 2011, 06:53:22 PM
Being homeschooled for 7 years, I was able to incorporate Redwall into my studies on many occasions. At one point, I was even able to do a unit study on the first book. 8)

martins#1fan

#8
June 16, 2011, 08:07:35 PM
Redwall, for school? Sounds odd :o
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Firehawke

#9
June 17, 2011, 06:50:25 PM
It can be a bit odd at times, but mainly because it's not a traditional book and because not everyone knows the series (what's wrong with them  :P )
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Redwall Musician

#10
June 17, 2011, 08:12:41 PM
Sounds cool. Reading the books taught me a lot.
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Matthias720

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June 17, 2011, 09:07:53 PM
Quote from: Redwall Musician on June 17, 2011, 08:12:41 PM
Sounds cool. Reading the books taught me a lot.
Ditto. I have found my knowledge base has increased due to reading the series over and over again. I can now solve crosswords 15% better! XD

Wot Wot!

#12
June 28, 2011, 12:27:31 AM
Firehawke,
That is really amazing.  I am just about to embark on my master's in English Lit.  How cool you were able to write on Redwall!  I have some trepidation, because I'm wondering how fans of these types of books are received in the academic world: are the books given a perfunctory deconstructive critique and then tossed aside for the latest Joyce Carol Oates text or are they taken seriously? :-)
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Captain Tammo

#13
July 11, 2011, 06:01:41 AM
I wish!
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Storm

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July 11, 2011, 01:51:23 PM
Quote from: Wydran Riverpaw on June 14, 2011, 08:28:51 PM
In elementary school, I did a book report on Mariel of Redwall, but that's it, except for reading the books at school sometimes. :P
How did they manage that?
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