This course is designed for an 11th-grade English student with a focus on American literature. The text is intended to be used either in conjunction with another American literature text, or as a stand alone. Students will gain an understanding not only of the concepts inherent in American literature -- starting with the Puritans and Native Americans, and ending with Modern literature -- but of the elements of literature as well. This book prepares students for state and national tests, with the author of the course having eight years of experience in teaching the Virginia Standards of Learning. The selections in this course will enhance your English 11 program and help prepare your students to master their state and national exams.

Table of Contents:

1. Origins of American Literature
2. The Revolutionary Period
3. The New England Renaissance
4. Poets of the New England Renaissance

5. The Civil War and Literacy Disillusionment
6. American Frontier Expansion
7. Modern Poetry
8. Modern Fiction
9. Contemporary Literature

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.