McDougal Littell Literature invites students to explore the world of art, literature, and life’s big questions. The unique organization around clusters of standards allows for the teaching of major literary concepts across genre. Standards that belong together are taught together.
Students analyze fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and media across clusters of standards. Special features support visual and media literacy, along with research strategies.
CONTENTS
Introductory Unit
- Literary Genres Workshop
- Reading Strategies Workshop
- Writing Process Workshop
Unit 1: Plot, Setting, and Mood
Literary Workshop: Setting, Mood, Plot, Conflict
Writing Workshop: Interpretive Essay
Unit 2: Character Development
Literary Workshop: Character Traits, Motivation
Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Narrative
Unit 3: Narrative Devices
Literary Workshop: Point of View, Narrator, Foreshadowing, Flashback
Writing workshop: Short Story
Unit 4: Theme
Literary Workshop: Theme, Symbol
Writing Workshop: Comparison-Contrast Essay
Unit 5: Author’s Purpose
Critical Reading Workshop: Author’s Purpose and Perspective, Patterns of Organization
Writing Workshop: Cause-and-Effect Essay
Unit 6: Argument and Persuasion
Critical Reading Workshop: Argument, Persuasive Techniques, Rhetorical Devices
Writing Workshop: Editorial
Unit 7: The Language of Poetry
Literary Workshop: Form, Poetic Elements, Sound Devices, Imagery, Figurative Language
Writing Workshop: Literary Analysis
Unit 8: Author’s Style and Voice
Literary Workshop: Style, Voice, Diction, Tone
Writing Workshop: Critical Review
Unit 9: History, Culture, and the Author
Literary Workshop: Writer’s Background, Historical and Cultural Influences
Writing Workshop: Informative Essay, Interview
Unit 10: Greek Tragedy and Medieval Romance
Literary Workshop: Characteristics of Greek Tragedy, Conventions of Medieval Romance
Writing Workshop: Persuasive Essay
Unit 11: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Literary Workshop: Characteristics of a Shakespearean Tragedy
Writing Workshop: Comparing a Play and a Film
Unit 12: The Power of Research
Student Resource Bank
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