LLATL GOLD BRITISH LITERATURE TEXT

Description

GREG STRAYER

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Content

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.

• Book Studies:
  • Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus – Mary Shelley
  • Emma – Jane Austen
  • A Tale of Two Cities – Charles Dickens
  • The Time Machine – H.G. Wells
  • Animal Farm – George Orwell

The book is designed for Teacher directed use, or the Student can use it on his own. Answers are found at the end of each lesson. The Student is expected to keep a four-section notebook for assigned writings.

Explainer videos can be found on the Language Playlist on the Oikos YouTube channel: