Module #1 Introduction to High School Literature Welcome to the course! This module introduces the importance of literature in high school and sets the tone for the rest of the course.
Module #2 American Literature:The Early Years In this module, well explore the early years of American literature, including works by Native American, colonial, and Revolutionary-era authors.
Module #3 American Romanticism Discover the key authors and works of the American Romantic period, including Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, and Emily Dickinson.
Module #4 Realism and Naturalism Learn about the realist and naturalist movements in American literature, featuring authors like Mark Twain, Stephen Crane, and Frank Norris.
Module #5 The American Novel:19th Century Dive into the world of 19th-century American novels, including works by authors like Nathaniel Hawthorne, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Kate Chopin.
Module #6 The American Novel:20th Century Explore the 20th-century American novel, featuring authors like Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Toni Morrison.
Module #7 Shakespearean Sonnets Delve into the world of Shakespeares sonnets, exploring their structure, themes, and significance.
Module #8 Romeo and Juliet Study one of Shakespeares most beloved plays, Romeo and Juliet, and explore its themes, characters, and dramatic structure.
Module #9 The Odyssey Embark on a journey through Homers epic poem, The Odyssey, and discover its themes, characters, and significance.
Module #10 Beowulf Explore the Old English epic poem Beowulf, and learn about its language, structure, and cultural significance.
Module #11 The Canterbury Tales Step into the world of Chaucers Canterbury Tales, and discover the themes, characters, and literary devices used in this medieval masterpiece.
Module #12 World Literature:Ancient Greece Venture into the world of ancient Greek literature, featuring authors like Homer, Sophocles, and Euripides.
Module #13 World Literature:Ancient Rome Explore the literature of ancient Rome, including authors like Virgil, Ovid, and Cicero.
Module #14 World Literature:The Middle Ages Discover the literature of the Middle Ages, featuring authors like Dante, Boccaccio, and Marie de France.
Module #15 World Literature:Renaissance to Enlightenment Learn about the literature of the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods, including authors like Shakespeare, Milton, and Voltaire.
Module #16 Literary Devices and Analysis Develop your critical thinking skills by learning about literary devices like imagery, symbolism, and foreshadowing.
Module #17 Close Reading and Annotation Master the art of close reading and annotation, essential skills for literary analysis.
Module #18 Writing About Literature Learn how to write effective essays about literature, including how to craft a thesis statement, organize your ideas, and use evidence from the text.
Module #19 Literary Genres Explore the different genres of literature, including poetry, drama, and the novel.
Module #20 Themes in High School Literature Examine the common themes that appear across high school literature, including identity, morality, and social justice.
Module #21 Character Analysis Delve into the world of character analysis, learning how to interpret and analyze characters in literature.
Module #22 Setting and Context Explore the importance of setting and context in literature, and learn how to analyze these elements.
Module #23 Symbolism and Metaphor Uncover the power of symbolism and metaphor in literature, and learn how to interpret these literary devices.
Module #24 AP Exam Prep Prepare for the AP English Literature and Composition exam with practice questions, strategies, and review materials.
Module #25 Common Core Standards Learn about the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and how they relate to high school literature.
Module #26 Teaching High School Literature Explore strategies for teaching high school literature, including lesson plans, activities, and assessments.
Module #27 Diversity and Inclusion in Literature Examine the importance of diversity and inclusion in literature, and learn how to incorporate diverse texts into your curriculum.
Module #28 Technology and Literature Discover ways to integrate technology into your literature classroom, including digital tools and multimedia resources.
Module #29 Assessment and Evaluation Learn about various methods for assessing and evaluating student understanding of high school literature.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in High School Literature career
