Windows to the World is a high school level course offered by the Institute for Excellence in Writing. There are fifteen units often focusing on a particular aspect of literary analysis - annotations, allusions, plot & suspense, characterization, symbolism & emphasis, theme, setting, imagery, point of view, tone, and irony. The well-chosen short stories and poetry are "unlocked" and made to reveal their secrets through exercises, quizzes, essays, and projects. Each unit of this student book includes well-illustrated (by examples) instructional information written directly to the student (not included in teacher's book). All literary material (short stories and poems) except some Bible passages is included in the student book (also not in teacher's book). Many of the activities involve worksheets which are provided in the student book and are reproducible for home and classroom use although families participating in a co-op class should be encouraged to purchase their own student materials. Both teacher's and student's books are required for the course with little overlap between the material in each. 194 pgs; pb, spiral.
Windows to the World: Introduction to Literary Analysis Student
Description
Why do certain literary works have the power to move us?
With step-by-step instructions, Windows to the World teaches high school level students how to analyze elements of literature: setting, plot, characterization, imagery, allusions, parallelism, and much more. This course also gives numerous examples and suggestions for helping students develop Christian discernment skills.
Windows to the World is a college-prep high school literature course from the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) that teaches students to analyze and appreciate great short stories and poetry through the lens of literary elements and a Christian worldview.
Designed for students who can already write a solid paragraph, this engaging semester course equips learners to recognize how literature influences readers for good or ill. Through fifteen focused units, students master key literary analysis skills including plot and suspense, characterization, symbolism, theme, point of view, tone, irony, and more.
Key Curriculum Features:
- 15 units focused on specific literary analysis skills
- Carefully selected short stories and poetry included in the Student Book
- Frequent writing assignments ranging from quick writes to full literary essays
- Clear instruction on developing a biblical worldview through literature
- Core and supplemental activities for flexible pacing (one semester or extended study)
- Reproducible worksheets in the Student Book for home and classroom use
Program Components:
- Student Book: 194-page spiral-bound text with instructional content written directly to the student, all literary selections (short stories and poems), worksheets, and activities
- Teacher’s Manual: 129-page spiral-bound guide with detailed teaching instructions, background information, vocabulary exercises, discussion points, sample essays, answers, and suggestions for additional projects
Windows to the World stands out for its warm, first-person teaching style, strong teacher support, and excellent balance of literary analysis and writing practice. It is an ideal choice for homeschool families, co-ops, and classrooms seeking a manageable yet academically rigorous literature course that prepares students for advanced high school and college-level work.
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-12 |
| Brand: | Institute for Excellence in Writing |
| Author: | Lesha Myers |
| ISBN: | 9780980100518 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.05 |