Moving from the early oral traditions and documents that define our nation’s values and vision to the American Dream, a powerful motif that is explored and reflected in contemporary literature, these course materials provide a comprehensive set of resources for the new teacher, out-of-field instructor, or teacher with many preps. Exceptional daily lesson plans provide historical content and context for both teacher and students, integrating social studies seamlessly.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. Teachers will value the teacher-friendly instructional materials that can be used with any major American Literature textbook as a resource.

Table of Contents:

1. The Colonial Period
2. The Crucible
3. The Revolutionary Period
4. The Romantic Period
5. The American Renaissance
6. Innovators in Poetry
7. The Rise of American Realism

8. The Modern Period, Part One (1900-1945)
9. The Modern Period, Part Two
10. The Modern Period, Part Three
11. Modern Drama: The Glass Menagerie
12. The Contemporary Period, Part One
13. The Contemporary Period, Part Two

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.