{"product_id":"introduction-to-literature-reading-and-writing-through-the-classics-9781613220641","title":"Introduction to Literature: Reading and Writing through the Classics","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Literature (English 1) is a one year, college-prep literature and composition course for co-op, classroom, or homeschool use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe curriculum\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Excellence in Literature curriculum presents a feast of great ideas by immersing students in great literature. Classics that have stood the test of time-rollicking adventures, compelling plays, engaging poetry-encourage students to enjoy literature study, rather than just endure it. Students will study and write about the following books: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Short Stories by Eudora Welty, O. Henry, and others, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bront , \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Animal Farm by George Orwell, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- The Tempest by William Shakespeare, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA four-week lesson plan guides the study of each unabridged classic, providing writing assignments and context resources - background information on the author, relevant historical events, related art and music resources, etc.. To help students stay engaged, a variety of sources, voices, and formats have been carefully chosen as context resources, with links provided to those that are online. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are 9 4-week modules in each study guide for one school year of study. An optional Honors track adds additional reading and writing, including a research paper and an optional CLEP exam. The text is written directly to the student, and can be used independently or in a classroom. There is no separate teacher manual; all writing assignments, context resource links, and student\/teacher helps are included in the Introduction to Literature study guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudent helps\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Week-by-week assignment schedule \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Instructions and a student-written model for each type of paper assigned \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A chapter on how to read and understand challenging literature \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Overview of how to write an essay, from conception to revision \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A curriculum website with supporting resources, including author biographies, art, music, related poetry, and writing helps. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Built-in time for both a rough and a final draft of each month's essay \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Instructions for setting up a study area and English notebook - Suggestions for study habits, time management, and the computer \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A model essay that teaches and demonstrates MLA formatting \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Glossary of literary terms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher helps \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Week-by-week pacing chart with overview of reading and writing for the entire school year \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Grading instructions and reproducible rubric \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Suggestions for using in a co-op or classroom \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A year-end Student Evaluation Summary to keep with student records\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach student and teacher will need a copy of the study guide, plus a copy of each classic that is studied (short stories are linked online). There are specific book editions recommended, but students who already own a different edition may use that. It is also helpful to have access to a dictionary, thesaurus, and the Handbook for Writers (from Excellence in Literature).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis award-winning curriculum, now in its fourth edition, is designed to be flexible and easy to use for homeschool families, co-op teachers, and classroom instructors. Reading and hearing wonderful books, poetry, and plays, all at a reasonable pace, can cultivate a love of great literature, just as steady, careful practice in a variety of writing forms helps to cultivate clarity and confidence in communication skills. Enjoy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Janice Campbell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Everyday Education, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/30\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellence in Literature #1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 174\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.37d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781613220641\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4th Edition\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Everyday Education, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42447044345993,"sku":"9781613220641","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_e942e27c-7f78-4d1e-8599-1ed82b70e2e9.jpg?v=1716236560","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/introduction-to-literature-reading-and-writing-through-the-classics-9781613220641","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}