The
Gold Book - British Literature includes 36 weekly
lessons similar in format to the other editions of the
Learning Language Arts Through Literature series.
Written in conversational form, with story summaries
and complete answers provided for the discussion questions,
this book is easy for any teacher to use. Information
has been interwoven into the lessons so that the student
becomes familiar with famous British authors.
The
book is designed for Teacher directed use. However,
the the student
can use it on his own. Answers are found at the end
of each lesson. We recommend the student keep a four-section
notebook for assigned writings.
The
Gold Book - British Literature contains a section
on the history of poetry, and a selection of famous
British novels and poetry throughout the Romantic, Victorian,
and Modern Eras. The student analyzes selections of
literature, learns literary terminology, writes characterizations
and other short analyses, essays, book reviews, and
poetry. Lessons encourage the high school student's
ability to read and understand literature as well as
develop the ability for verbal and written expression.
These
supplemental books are necessary for use with The Gold Book - British Literature:
Frankenstein,
or, The Modern Prometheus - Mary Shelley.
Bantam-Random House (or any edition of the 1818 publication).
ISBN: 9780553212471.
Emma
- Jane Austen. Bantam-Random House. ISBN: 9780553212730.
A
Tale of Two Cities
- Charles Dickens. Penguin Group.
ISBN: 9780141439600.
The
Time Machine
- H.G. Wells. (Any unabridged publication).
Animal Farm - George Orwell. (Any unabridged
publication).
The Mentor Book of Major British Poets - edited
by Oscar Williams. Penguin Group. ISBN: 0451626370. (This book is out-of-print, but has been replaced with the anthology listed below.)
A British Poetry Anthology - This free anthology has been complied by Common Sense Press for use with Learning Language Arts Through Literature, The Gold Book - British Literature. This anthology can be used in place of The Mentor Book of Major British Poets, which is out of print.
