This course pulls from various international writers (primarily western Europe and North America), and features short story, poetry, biography, autobiography, primary sources and nonfiction, drama, and the novel. Each of the 6 units focuses on specific reading skills such as evaluating narrative writing, understanding cause and effect, distinguishing fact from opinion, and the elements of the novel. Authors such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Dickens, Elizabeth Gaskell, Robert Frost, and Thomas Hardy are added to the A Tale of Two Cities novel by Charles Dickens. Writings are organized by themes, including those of perseverance, remorse, irony, and compassion. Difficult subjects are not ignored, including the Auschwitz trials, the consequences of war, or apartheid. Composition assignments include narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive, and literary analysis. The end of the text is filled with writing handbooks of comprehension and writing skills and a manual of style, grammar, usage, and mechanics which provides help but does not include writing instruction. The Teacher’s text is necessary. 1 credit course. ©2000, Nonconsumable, 888 pgs, sewn bindings, hc. ~ Ruth
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Description
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.
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| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 10 |
| Brand: | Textword Press |
| ISBN: | 9781930592025 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.3125 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.6875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 5.4 |