This full-year course spans the period from medieval times to the post-colonial era of British literature. Using the new historicism approach to literature instruction, the course materials assist students who may have little knowledge or interest in Britain to see British literature in the context of the country’s role in history, and its changing social system. Cycling from prose to poetry in short units maximizes student interest without losing the continuity that allows lessons to build on prior student knowledge. Daily lesson plans provide historical content and context for both teacher and students, integrating social studies seamlessly. Writing assignments and vocabulary builders reinforce language arts skills. A pacing guide provides a complete outline of the daily lessons, including readings, assessments, homework and project assignments. Out-of-field teachers will value the teacher-friendly instructional materials that will reduce teacher preparation time and support daily instruction.

Table of Contents:

1. Poetry 1
2. Medieval Unit I (Canterbury Tales, Chivalry)
3. Poetry II
4. Medival Unit II (Sir Gwain & The Green Knight)
5. Poetry III
6. Renaissance Unit (Shakespearean Sonnets, Hamlet)
7. Anglo-Saxon Unit (Beowulf)
8. Poetry IV

9. Puritan and Restoration Unit
10. Romantic Unit (poetry and Jane Eyre)
11. Victorian Unit (poetry and Dracula)
12. Poetry V
13. Modern Unit (poems and Heart of Darkness)
14. Poetry VI
15. Post-Colonial Unit

Course materials cover a full year with daily support for all aspects of instruction. The Teacher’s Edition includes a syllabus; correlation to standards; pacing guide; daily lesson plans; teacher’s workbook; CD with daily class notes in PDF (for use as color overheads) and/or PowerPoints; complete assessments. Classroom sets includes 25 Student Workbooks and Teacher Edition with CD. After purchase of Teacher’s Edition, additional Student Workbooks are available for individual purchase. Click here for details.