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Trailblazer Student's Edition (Implications of Literature)

SKU
025632
ISBN
9781930592063
Grade 12
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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).
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Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
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Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
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Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
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Trailblazer Student's Edition (Implications of Literature)
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Students discover how the literary genres of Britain change through the centuries with this in-depth course. It begins with the Anglo-Saxons and excerpts of Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales in the Medieval period. The study then moves to the Elizabethan age with Shakespeare’s sonnets and the full text of The Tragedy of Macbeth. March through the centuries of frequent upheaval during the Age of Reason with sonnets, essays, an excerpt from Gulliver’s Travels, and more. The Romantic era spans 40 years of poetry by Wordsworth, Burns, and Lamb, with an excerpt from Sense and Sensibility. The Victorian era includes the poetry of Tennyson, Browning, and excerpts from Hard Times by Dickens and Bronte’s Villette. The last unit spans the 20th century, and includes the full text of the play, Strife; short stories by Kipling and O’Connor; an oration by Winston Churchill; poetry by Dylan Thomas; short stories and more. The end of the text is filled with writing handbooks that include vocabulary enrichment, literary terms, writing techniques, and a basic manual of style. A glossary and indexes of writing tasks, themes, and authors end the text. The Teacher’s text is necessary for this 1 credit course. ©2005, Nonconsumable, 1117 pgs, sewn bindings, hc. ~ Ruth

Publisher's Description of Trailblazer Student's Edition (Implications of Literature)
The Trailblazer Level focuses exclusively on English literature and the development of the English literary tradition. The literature in this textbook mirrors 1500 years of human endeavor and enables students to gain an understanding of the movements and philosophies that have shaped society since 449. The 90+ literary selections featured in Trailblazer include novellas, short stories, novel excerpts, two full-length dramas, essays, epic poetry, ballads, sonnets, elegies, odes, and lyrical poetry. William Shakespeare's Macbeth is presented in the unique TextWord Shakespeare format that enhances students' critical and analytical thinking abilities. Handbooks at the conclusion of the text reinforce writing and language-arts skills .
Category Description for Implications of Literature

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:12
Brand:Textword Press
ISBN:9781930592063
Length in Inches:10.3125
Width in Inches:8.6875
Height in Inches:1.75
Weight in Pounds:6.05
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