----- Original Message ----- From: judyastary@xxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Present or Past Tense in literary compositions Strictly speaking, according to academic standards, lit. criticism is most acceptable in the Present Tense. However, are we really applying academic standards to our pupils in HIgh School? I concur with the approach that says present or past, as long as it is consistent! Judith Astary You wrote: Just out of curiosity, what is your opinion as to what tense students should use when writing the plot for a book report? I've accepted it in either present or past, as long as the tense is consistent. I just was informed by another teacher that it should be written only in present tense. What is your perspective? ----------------------------------------------- ** Etni homepage - http://www.etni.org or - http://www.etni.org.il ** ** for help - ask@xxxxxxxx ** ** to post to this list - etni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** -----------------------------------------------