MerryAtHope Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 What's out there that has a selection like Sonlight, notes like Tapestry of Grace, but is only lit and not a complete curriculum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIC in OH Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I think Windows to the World is mostly Literary Analysis with writing in there as well. IEW makes it. I was going to use it but realized it would be overkill with Lit while using Notgrass for history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 (edited) I don't think any literature program has ALL of what you are looking for, but some will come closer than others. Below, I've listed some lit. programs that come close in one area or another of your desired lit. needs/wants. Also below are some past threads on literature guides that may be helpful. BEST of luck in finding the program that matches up with your needs and wants -- and enjoy your high school literature journey! Warmest regards, Lori D. Literary Lessons from the Lord of the Rings - 1 year course - written to the student; can be done solo, or with a parent - covers the 3 books of the Lord of the Rings trilogy in depth; some analysis of excerpts of Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight; and some analysis of poetry - a writing assignment idea about every 2 weeks - for each chapter: *fill-in-the-blank comprehension questions *vocubulary worksheets and quizzes *detailed notes which cover in depth: background information, themes, and literary elements and analysis, etc. *discussion questions overview table of contents samples Windows to the World - 1 semester course - teaches annotation and how to write a literary analysis essay through studying 6 classic short stories - detailed teaching information, written to the student - detailed teacher manual; includes with answers - lots of exercises and writing assignments overview samples and table of contents Lightning Literature and Composition - 1 semester courses; choice of: *American Lit (early 19th century; late 19th century) *British Lit (medieval; early 19th century; late 19th century) *World Lit (Africa and Asia; Latin America and Africa and Asia) *Shakespeare (comedies and sonnets; tragedies and sonnets) - read complete works - fewer works read in a semester - done mostly solo by the student - in-depth teaching text on literary elements and analysis of the work covered - emphasis on writing assignments - no vocabulary work - option of Hewitt Homeschooling for syllabus, grading service, other teacher aids overview table of contents and samples of each specific program Excellence in Literature - 1 year course; choice of: *English I = Intro to Literature *English II = Literature and Composition *English III = American Lit *English IV = British Lit *English V = World Lit - variety of works covered (novels, plays, short stories) - covers complete works - less teaching text than Lightning Lit., but a little more than Learning Language Arts Through Literature overview see table of contents and samples of each program at publisher's website (Everyday Education), http://www.christianbook.com'>http://www.christianbook.com'>http://www.christianbook.com,'>http://www.christianbook.com,'>http://www.christianbook.com'>http://www.christianbook.com,'>http://www.christianbook.com, or http://www.rainbowresource.com'>http://www.rainbowresource.com'>http://www.rainbowresource.com'>http://www.rainbowresource.com'>http://www.rainbowresource.com'>http://www.rainbowresource.com'>http://www.rainbowresource.com BJU Literature - 1 year course; choice of: *English 9 = Fundamentals of Lit *English 10 = Elements of Lit *English 11 = American Lit *English 12 = British Lit - teacher intensive; not a solo program - read excerpts, not complete works - read a variety of works - textbook based course covering literary analysis - teacher manual with answers, discussion questions, etc. Cathy Duffy review see table of contents and samples at http://www.christianbook.com Sonlight (Language Arts portion only) - 1 year course - read complete works - read large amount of works - no teacher resource material for quite a few of the works - little in the way of teaching literary elements and analysis; comprehension and discussion questions; writing assignment ideas - no vocabulary work Learning Language Arts Through Literature: Gold - 1 semester course; choice of: *American Lit *British Lit - read complete works - a variety of works: *American Lit. covers 10 short stories, 10 poets, 3 novellas *British Lit. covers 3 novels, 2 novellas, 12 poets - answers included - no vocabulary work - very little in the way of teaching literary elements and analysis - for each work covered: *brief background on the author/work/times *a few comprehension questions *only 1-2 discussion questions, if that *several writing assignment ideas table of contents and samples: American Lit British Lit Literature Guides for Individual Works These lit. guides are only for single works, but otherwise there are elements in each that match up with some of your requirements: Progeny Press (Christian) -- see samples for specific guides at = http://www.christianbook.com The Great Books (guided discussion of Christian worldview, rather than literary analysis) Discovering Literature: challenger level series (secular) (see samples for specific guides at http://www.rainbowresource.com) Portals to Literature (secular) (see samples for specific guides at http://www.rainbowresource.com) Glencoe Literary Library (free online guides) You might also consider an online literature class with the Potter School. Past Threads on Lit. Guides What have you used for high school literature study? 9th grade literature -- can you recommend any lit. guides? Literature guide questions for high schoolers What is out there for live online literature courses? Edited July 6, 2010 by Lori D. fixed typos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Wow Lori, what a list, thank you so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIC in OH Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Thanks from me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardis Girl Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 We used Excellence in Literature (Lori posted on it above) last year and were very satisfied with it. We actually did a monthly book discussion group with some other high schoolers, but then some of the families also used the full guide for more in-depth lit work. The biggest thing *I* loved about it was that there was a paper due on each book, each month. An actual writing assignment, and my dd didn't have to wait on me to get going on it! lol (Best intentions and all that, but you know....) Anyway, if you have any specific questions on it, or on Teaching the Classics or Windows to the World, LMK. Actually, I don't think Lori mentioned Teaching the Classics: wonderful program that can be used at many grade levels and teaches you how to work with ANY lit, which is also very helpful. I've typically not been a fan of study guides for individual books as they so often seemed contrived, so I really liked Teaching the Classics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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