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Description
Over four units, this course focuses on developing effective literary analysis of a diverse genre of literature. Typically, each daily lesson follows a pattern: read the day’s lesson, view the video, complete the assignment, and preview the next lesson. While studying fiction, extended activities provide opportunities to tie literature concepts with other subjects such as art, botany, and additional reading. The literature list includes short stories and poems such as “Brownies,” Rappaccini’s Daughter, and The Faerie Queene. Note: none of the shorter works are provided and must be sourced—these are typically easy to find with an Internet search. The larger works assigned are the novel Lord of the Flies and Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Students practice critical thinking and engaging with the readings by using various reading strategies, analyzing literary elements and character archetypes, using Freytag’s pyramid to evaluate plot, and more. Lessons pull out special vocabulary, connect the literature to critical thinking, and process students’ learning via writing assignments. Each section ends with a summative assessment. Two culminating activities guide students to explore what they’ve learned and then take a step further. They’ll pitch a reimagining of Macbeth by writing and performing a soliloquy and creating an advertisement. In addition, they’ll create their own society (spurred by reading Lord of the Flies), select this society’s values, and then present their creation in creative visual formats and in a speech.
The Resource Book includes reproducibles for student use, grading rubrics, some literature explanations, short story summaries, and answers, when applicable. You’ll have the parent tools you’ll need: notes regarding questionable literary content, short summaries of each of the 6 short stories, and an additional study focusing on the production of Hamilton. A 34-week schedule (including breaks) also incorporates Essentials in Writing Level 12. These 2 EIW courses are conveniently bundled (Essentials in Writing 12) for a complete high school credit. Alternatively, add your own choice of composition program to complete a high school credit.
To use the complete course, you’ll want the Literature Bundle (which includes the student consumable book, the teacher resource booklet, No Fear Shakespeare Macbeth, Lord of the Flies, the 12-month online video instruction access, online student book, and resource book). Additional Resource Books for teachers and Student Consumable Books are available for a second student.
The 1-year access to lesson-by-lesson online video instruction is included in the Bundles only. Activation emails are sent directly from Essentials in Writing within 72 hours of purchasing. This access also includes an online Student Textbook/Workbook and teacher support with alternative instructional strategies for struggling students. ~ Ruth
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.