American Literature Teacher Edition

These upper-level courses highlight the excellent and good of human endeavors in literature, while casting a strong light on poetry. The hefty student volumes provide needed introduction, author information, pronunciations, and vocabulary definitions. Finally, “Think It Through” questions require regular analysis of concepts and themes, and particularly in light of Biblical principles and passages. Featuring a broad representation of excellent writing, these upper-level volumes add an Abeka edition novel to each level (see website).  
  Theme-organized middle school texts cover primarily Western Literature (short stories, poems, essays, the KJV Bible, and excerpts) from the classics and Christian authors of the 16th to 20th centuries. The grade 9 text, also theme focused, then lays a foundation for proper literature analysis and engagement in high school. World Literature overviews varied Western, Greek, and Roman writings, with the genre decidedly emphasizing poetry, excerpts, and short stories. Selections often highlight Christian themes and missionary writings. American Literature begins with a Puritan and patriotic focus, culminating in the early 21st century. The program ends with British Literature, a careful examination of poetry, religiously significant writings, and more from the Anglo Saxons to the 20th century. Answer keys provide a quick, economical way to check answers. If literature is daunting, teacher’s volumes (see website for options) provide plentiful support and assurance. These volumes include lesson objectives, author information, reviews, answers, and additional writing topic suggestions. Grades 7 and 8 can also test student's comprehension and speed regularly in the Student Quiz and Test Book and keys.