Master Books British Literature Pack, 9Th-12Th Grade, Volumes Size 2

Encourage students to think critically and biblically about British literature. The student book is arranged chronologically with multiple genres of literature integrated throughout the year, including poems, short stories, and literature. Developed as a rhetoric-level course, this curriculum will stretch students' critical thinking skills as they apply their own thoughts to original content. Chapter-units begin with first thoughts from the author as well as chapter objectives. Individual daily lessons include an introduction to the work and author, as well as a list of assignments that include a warm-up, essay instructions, concept builder exercises that emphasize vital concepts, assigned readings, and tests. Student essays are also included for students to see how others responded. An evangelical perspective on authors' worldviews, the culture war, and a Christian response to literature, is woven throughout the curriculum. Some short stories and poems are included in-text, while other books must be obtained separately. Works covered include The Canterbury Tales, Dr. Faustus, The Vicar of Wakefield, A Tale of Two Cities, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Lord Jim, Mere Christianity, and The Lord of the Rings. British Literature is a 34 week program. Weekly chapters include 5 daily lessons (45-60 minutes each). High School level. History Connections provide links between this curriculum and James Stobaugh's history curriculum. The history curriculum is not required to use this curriculum. The teacher's guide features answer keys for the concept builders and tests, as well as weekly essay choices and summary answers. Weekly tests to give students are also included. Chapter intro pages with the introduction, objectives, and reading ahead assignments from the student text are included, though student reading assignments are not. This set includes: Student Text, 472 pages, softcover. Teacher's Guide 337pages, softcover.