BJU Press British Literature Student Text 3rd Edition
SKU
507087
ISBN
9781628562569
Grade 12
Traditional
Christian/Religious
High Teacher Involvement
Visual
Other Materials Optional
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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
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Other Materials Optional
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Prepare college-bound students for advanced literary study
with the BJU Press British Literature Student Text 3rd Edition from BJU Press,
designed for grade 12. This comprehensive paperback textbook offers a broad
survey of British literature from 449 AD through the 20th century, featuring
excerpts from major works, speeches, sonnets, drama, and influential pieces
across literary movements. Using a scaffolded reading process approach, it
builds comprehension, close reading, and analysis skills while prompting
reflection on the human condition through a biblical lens. Engaging art,
motivational questions for personal connections, test reviews, and optional
novel studies enhance motivation and depth. High teacher involvement supports
discussions and activities in a faith-based, traditional format—perfect for
homeschoolers fostering literary appreciation, critical evaluation, and
worldview discernment.
Publisher's Description of BJU Press British Literature Student Text 3rd Edition
The Student Text offers a broad array of works representing each era of British literature. Selections model great writing for students and prompt them to think about issues and topics relevant to their own lives. Lessons scaffold student comprehension and close reading using the reading process approach. Art engages today's readers while motivational questions encourage them to connect personally with selections. The Student Text also includes test reviews.
This BJU college preparatory course uses the reading process approach to highlight excerpts from major instrumental works from the major literary movements from 449 AD through 20th century British literature (including speeches, sonnets, drama and more). Emphasizing literary analysis, the course examines the human condition and a Biblical response. Optional novel study included. The Home School Kit includes the Student Text, Tests and Key, and Teacher's Edition.
