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Course Sample for High School British Literature:

High School British Literature
By Alayna Longeagne

This course on British literature will give an overview of various forms of literature, including poetry, plays, novels, epics, etc., from the earliest manuscripts to contemporary authors of the twentieth century. Inasmuch as this course will span over 1500 years of writing, it will of necessity be an overview only, rather than focusing on any one period or author in British literature.

To simplify the structure of the course, it has been divided into six units of six weeks each. Each unit will cover a unique period in British history. The selected readings have been taken from among the most influential and popular authors of their time. Additional consideration of a Christian worldview was given whenever possible, and any questionable subject matter will be omitted or mentioned prior to the reading.

It is my hope that this course will enable you to develop critical thinking and analysis in regard to your reading, while it still being a pleasure. A variety of assessments will be used in order to maximize your understanding of the subject matter. These will include vocabulary words, discussion questions, writing assignments, and journaling. Two essays of five to ten pages are to be completed at the end of the third and sixth unit. Possible essay topics to choose from will be proposed at the end of each unit.

Weekly Course Assignments

1. Read the introduction to the lesson as well as any required background information and activities.
2. Read the assigned lines or chapters listed.
3. Complete assigned vocabulary word definitions (if applicable).
4. Answer discussion questions.
5. Journal about your reading, noting favorite quotes, any additional questions you have, or further vocabulary words.

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More About High School British Literature:

This course on British Literature gives students an overview of various forms of literature, including poetry, plays, novels, epics, etc., from the earliest manuscripts to contemporary authors of the 20th century. Inasmuch as this course spans over 1,500 years of writing, it is of a necessity an overview only, rather than focusing on any one period or author in British literature.

To simplify the structure of the course, it has been divided into six units of six weeks each. Each unit covers a unique period in British history. The selected readings have been taken from among the most influential and popular authors of their time. Additional consideration of a Christian worldview was given whenever possible, and any questionable subject matter is omitted or mentioned prior to the reading.

The goal of this course is to enable students to develop critical thinking and analysis in regard to reading, while it still being a pleasure. A variety of assessments will be used in order to maximize understanding of the subject matter. These include vocabulary words, discussion questions, writing assignments, and journaling. Two essays of 5-10 pages are to be completed at the end of the third and sixth unit. Possible essay topics to choose from are proposed at the end of each unit.