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Description
Using this literature course's relaxed, yet in-depth approach (appealing to reluctant readers while providing solid college-prep), spend a year reading and analyzing good and insightful literature. The characters you'll come to know in this course are each facing a crisis. Dive deeply into five novels and a selection of short stories and other works. Examining ideas in a Novel Notebook (free online) and through potential small group discussions, students will develop tools to become more discerning readers-and thereby become more powerful writers themselves. Using the Teacher's Guide, Student Text, and Quiz/Answer Key (optional), study the "nuts and bolts" of literary analysis along with key themes. For example, in Frankenstein, consider what being 'human' means and in Silas Marner, explore what betrayal feels like. Though a Christian perspective course (with the Bible as the ultimate truth), the literature selections themselves don't necessarily represent that position. However, in your home, co-op or classroom, they can be evaluated through the lens of the Christian worldview.
The Student Text (nonreproducible, 292 pgs, pb) focuses on characters: their motivations, conflicts, and point of view. Students will read author biographies, pertinent background information, and character elements in the literary context. They'll complete exercises either in the book or in the free downloadable "Novel Notebook" and complete additional activities of their choosing.
Some works are included in the student text, either in full or as Web links. Since the text references specific page numbers of novels, the recommended book editions are listed below. Available online on https://writingwithsharonwatson.com are password-protected quizzes with grading (or purchase the Quiz/Answer Key), supplementary material and the free downloadable "Novel Notebook" to record student work. In addition to the five novels, students will also read a biography/autobiography of your own choosing, and the short stories "A Jury of Her Peers", "A White Heron", "The Garden of Forking Paths", "Haircut", "The Lady, or the Tiger?", "The Souls of Black Folk: Of the Passing of the First-Born" and "A Child's Christmas in Wales."
The Quiz/Answer Key provides a duplicate paper form of the online quizzes and is reproducible for family use only (53 pgs, pb). The indispensable Teacher's Guide (nonreproducible, 173 pgs, pb) contains an explanation of all aspects of the literary analysis; key themes; a schedule of what to do before, during and after reading the selection; answers to student questions (when not open-ended), suggestions for further reading and study; and grading grids. ~ 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.