chessrascal Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Is there a curriculum that covers literary terms well? I know that Adam Andrews of "Reading the Classics" has the Socratic list, which is excellent. He has a list of terms in the back, but I'd like something where they utilize the terms in a workbook or some fashion, so I know they know them. I don't want a vocab. list of words to memorize, but rather a way to show what the terms mean and do. Thanks for any help! Janet M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice in NJ Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I don't know how old your kids are, but this text is available from Norton's college level division. It's pretty comprehensive. :001_smile: http://www.wwnorton.com/college/titles/english/esslit/ Peace, Janice Enjoy your little people Enjoy your journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I use Windows to the World by IEW. It is workbook style based on short stories and is very well done, no twaddle here, it does require the student to think and apply. The terms covered are: Annotation Allusions Plot and sequence conflict Literary analysis essays Parallelism, euphemism, similes Characterization Symbolism & emphasis Theme and worldview Setting Mood and atmosphere Imagery Point of view Tone Irony This would work well for advanced middle school through high school. I also use the information and apply it to other books we are reading. I also have Teaching the Classics by Adam Andrews of IEW. It is on a simpler level than the above, more at a middle school level and would be great to use prior to Windows to the World. It is workbook style and based on short children's stories. It covers: Preparing for literary analysis Socratic method Plot and conflict Setting Character Theme Again, I use the information in here and apply it to the book we are reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I would definitely recommend the Teaching the Classics. We are using it now with a literature co-op. We spent a week before school officially started and watched the video's. Then have been reading books and discussing them, using his method. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 We use Christian Light Reading for literary analysis. There is also PASS English - look at units 6. This will also help: http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/mshaw/Revised_Analysis_Sheets%5B.pdf HTH, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Speaking of Teaching The Classics, have you seen the lit studies he sells? They look awesome. I'm planning to purchase the high school level studies. I've spoken w/ him on the phone before. Great guy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Wisc Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I use the short story section of Learning Language Arts Through Literature's Gold American Literature. I'm sure it does not include a comprehensive list, but it does what I want. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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