Implications of Literature is a rigorous, high school
literature-based language arts curriculum for grades 9–12 that develops strong
literary analysis, critical thinking, vocabulary, and writing skills through
timeless fiction and non-fiction classic works.
Students explore excellent, time-honored literature
organized by genre and powerful themes such as humanity, courage, perseverance,
philosophy, and injustice. The program emphasizes moral insight, highlighting
virtue or contrasting it with its absence, while guiding students through
literature from diverse cultures, time periods, and perspectives.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Time-honored
classic literature with strong moral depth
- Organized
by genre in the first 3 levels and by historical/literary periods in Grade
12
- “Before
You Read” author background and literary technique previews
- Reading
questions, vocabulary workshops, CheckQuizzes, and helpful definitions
- Literary
Critiques, FYI context notes, Journal Workshops, and Writing Workshops
- Development
of multiple writing styles: narrative, descriptive, expository,
persuasive, and literary analysis
- Full
texts of major works including Around the World in Eighty Days, A Tale of
Two Cities, Bartleby the Scrivener, and Macbeth
Program Components:
- Student
Texts: Large anthologies containing literature excerpts and full texts
with integrated questions, sidebars, and writing prompts
- Teacher
Books: Include reduced student pages with questions, answers, and
teacher support
- Detailed
writing handbooks at the end of each student text to guide assignments
Implications of Literature curriculum stands out for
its excellent literary selections, thoughtful organization, and balanced
approach to analysis and writing. It is recommended by the Association of
Christian Schools International (ACSI) and works well for both homeschool
families and traditional classrooms seeking a high-quality, non-religious
literature program that encourages deep thinking without providing full writing
instruction.
Browse all Implications of Literature levels and complete
sets below!
