The Need for Multiple Perspectives in Secondary ELA Literature in the age of Common Core

The purpose of this paper is to advocate for the use of multiple perspectives in the secondary ELA classroom, as it is an effective approach to deepening the critical thinking skills needed in the 21st century. This paper draws on qualitative and empirical studies to defend the assertion that multiple perspectives, not only should have a place in the classroom, but should hold a crucial place in the age of Common Core and College and Career Readiness. Multiple perspectives engage students in literacy and literature analysis in diverse and differentiated ways that engage students to think about a text critically and more personally.