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Connections Literature
British Literature
Immerse students in outstanding British literature while developing critical reading and writing skills.
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Setting a Purpose for Reading
Student Edition
pp. 4–13
Table of
Contents
The Table of Contents provides a comprehensive overview of the historical and chronological organization of the program along with the authors and skills focus for each selection.
pp. 232–238
Unit Opener
The Unit Opener provides the student with the historical events for the unit to help bring context for the texts students will read in this course. A timeline and visuals provide even more context for the content.
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pp. 256–261
Before You
Read
Before students read the text, the Before You Read introduction includes a brief overview of the author.
The Literary Lens highlights the literary element students will be applying during the reading of the text.
A summary of the Author’s Language is introduced and helps put the author’s style into context. Think Critically helps students focus as they read the text.
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Developing Critical Thinking Skills
Student Edition
pp. 262
Reading the
Passage
The passage is used to teach a literary element and explore the Author’s Language.
Passage Vocabulary is provided in context to help students with challenging vocabulary they may encounter as they read.
pp. 312
After You Read
Students react to the selection by responding to questions and completing activities focused on Critical Reading and the Literary Lens. Students are challenged to analyze the passage from the perspective of the Literary Lens skill introduced at the beginning of the passage.
This section includes a graphic organizer that students can reproduce in their Writer’s Notebook and fill in to analyze the text. Students make connections between the text and the historical period in Explore Context.
Finally, students are challenged to emulate the style of the author in an authentic piece they create in Apply and Create.
pp. 488–493
Connecting
the Eras
In this feature, students draw connections from classic British literature to contemporary texts. An excerpt from the contemporary text follows this introduction. Students complete Critical Thinking exercises afterwards that challenge them to draw those connections.
pp. 4–13
Guide to Teacher
Support for
British Literature
The Table of Contents provides a comprehensive overview of the selection titles, genres, and literary skills covered in the program. Quizzes, skills, writing, and assessments are detailed here with page references.​
pp. 14–16
Teaching
British Literature
Teaching British Literature offers teachers a quick overview of the program, how to teach the lessons, and key features to note during the lessons. The special focus of this text is critical thinking, as well as an appreciation of British literature.
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pp. 17–18
Differentiation
with British
Literature
Differentiation with British Literature provides suggestions for modifying and differentiating the instruction for English Language Learners, striving learners, and thriving learners. The table provides a list of effective strategies to use with different learning populations in mixed learning environments and for various skills.
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pp. 19–31
Critical Reading
Strategies &
Critical Reading
Models (Fiction
& Nonfiction)
A main focus of studying the literature and texts in British Literature is developing critical reading strategies. The Critical Reading section includes suggestions for the teacher as well as reproducible activities for fiction and nonfiction to introduce and practice the critical reading process.
pp. 126–132
Unit Opener
The first pages of the Unit Opener are an overview of the suggested differentiation, by text, for ELL, striving, and thriving learners.
An Overview of the historical periods of the unit and student-facing Reproducibles are provided to help introduce the unit focus.
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pp. 145–147
Teaching
Notes
Teaching support for every text presented in British Literature includes:
• A Summary of the selection
• Domain-Specific Vocabulary with definitions
• Passage Vocabulary with definitions
• Critical Reading Questions to foster discussion with proposed responses
• A Literary Lens Activity to reinforce the literary element along with possible student responses
• Explore Context with an activity for a deep dive into historical impact on the literary work
• Apply and Create, which offers additional support for the students to create an authentic piece in the author’s style
• An Extension Activity, which is a writing activity and extended response to the literature
Teacher Edition
Developing Critical Thinking Skills
pp. 148–150
Student
Reproducibles
Every passage includes student-facing Reproducibles which may include:
• A Comprehension Quiz to check for understanding. Also includes short answer prompts
• A Literary Lens activity that provides more practice of the literary element using excerpts from the text
• A Vocabulary Quiz to measure understanding of the passage vocabulary
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pp. 198–211
Unit
Assessments
Reproducible assessments include objective, short answer, and extended response questions covering:
• Vocabulary
• Making Connections and Synthesizing Texts
• Essay
• Style
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Writing Skills and Application
pp. 212–213
Unit Writing
Prompts &
Projects
Teaching supports for the end-of-unit thematic writing activities are intended to extend students’ understanding and appreciation of the literature they read in the unit.
• Writing About Literature
• Writing About Nonfiction
• Creative Writing
• Writing Research Papers
• Presentations and Projects
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pp. 516-524
Writing
Support &
Rubics
Reproducible genre-specific writing checklists and rubrics help students develop their writing skills in these areas:
• Literary Analysis
• Informative Essay
• Argumentative Writing