Making Connections in Literature
Making Connections in Literature equips students to analyze texts and identify themes in a variety of genres so they can evaluate and connect literature to the rest of the world. Literature 8 gives students the reading strategies and literary skills they need to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and compare texts of different genres. They will evaluate both contemporary and classic selections and complete a full-length novel study of Across Five Aprils. Ultimately, this course encourages students to develop both artistic and biblical discernment so they can be creative, Christlike communicators.
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Making Connections in Literature Student Edition, 4th ed.
SKU528893$64.60This student edition introduces your student to a variety of literary selections, helping students set goals before reading to enhance understanding. It fosters skills in analyzing literature, reading comprehension, and evaluating different worldviews.
Literature 8 Trove eStudent Edition, 4th ed.
SKU547992$33.96The Making Connections in Literature Student Edition (4th ed.) engages students with a variety of literary selections that are current and relevant to them. The structure of the student edition helps students to use the reading process as they learn more about each literary selection.
Literature 8 Print & Trove eStudent Edition, 4th ed.
SKU548602$67.93The Making Connections in Literature Student Edition (4th ed.) engages students with a variety of literary selections that are current and relevant to them. The structure of the student edition helps students to use the reading process as they learn more about each literary selection.
Making Connections in Literature Assessments, 4th ed.
SKU528901$7.02The Making Connections in Literature Assessments (4th ed.) includes reading comprehension assessments as well as unit tests for formative assessments and standardized test practice. One assessment packet should be purchased for each student.
Literature 8 Trove eAssessments, 4th ed.
SKU549121$7.02The Making Connections in Literature digital assessment set (4th ed.) includes reading comprehension assessments as well as unit assessments for formative assessments and standardized assessment practice.
Across Five Aprils
SKU538082$7.59Teachers may assign Across Five Aprils for study in Making Connections in Literature (4th ed.)
Making Connections in Literature Teacher Edition, 4th ed.
SKU528885$80.27This two-volume Teacher Edition helps you guide your student in analyzing literature biblically, with goals for reading, discussion questions, and character evaluations. It also includes guidelines for writing projects and oral presentations.
Making Connections Assessments Answer Key, 4th ed.
SKU528919$13.06The Making Connections in Literature Assessment Answer Key (4th ed.) includes overprint answers for all quizzes, unit tests, vocabulary tests, practice tests, and the novel assessment.
Excursions in Literature Student Text, 3rd ed.
SKU515866$64.60This student text presents Christian and secular literature for evaluation, guiding students to assess themes through biblical principles. It features diverse genres and cultures, with exercises to develop personal writing style.
Literature 8 Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.
SKU547984$33.96Excursions in Literature (3rd ed.) helps students learn the foundational concepts necessary for the study and appreciation of literature while applying scriptural principles to the analysis of an author's ideas. Students sharpen their critical thinking skills as they observe the strengths of good writing and evaluate various techniques and themes of Christian and non-Christian writers.
Literature 8 Print & Trove eStudent Edition, 3rd ed.
SKU548594$67.93Excursions in Literature (3rd ed.) helps students learn the foundational concepts necessary for the study and appreciation of literature while applying scriptural principles to the analysis of an author's ideas. Students sharpen their critical thinking skills as they observe the strengths of good writing and evaluate various techniques and themes of Christian and non-Christian writers.
Excursions in Literature Tests, 3rd ed.
SKU233072$7.02Ready-made tests provide one test for each of the six units as well as a mid-term and a final exam.
Excursions in Literature Trove eAssessments, 3rd ed.
SKU551861$7.02Excursions in Literature Teacher's Edition, 3rd ed.
SKU244046$80.27This two-volume Teacher Edition helps you to teach discernment in literature to your student from a biblical worldview. Included are lesson plan overviews, teacher’s notes, discussion questions, writing rubrics, and worksheets for ESL students.
Excursions in Literature Tests Answer Key, 3rd ed.
SKU233080$13.06The Answer Key includes copies of the tests with answer overprint. Suggested answers for the essays appear with each essay section.
How We Teach Literature 8
Close Reading with the Reading Process
As students follow the reading process, they will accomplish close readings of each selection, learning and using reading strategies that help them come to a richer understanding of the selections, genres, authors, and themes covered in this course.
Gradual Release of Responsibility
The teaching cycle in the teacher edition enables teachers to encourage students to become independent learners by progressing from whole-class instruction to collaborative learning activities to independent learning activities in each unit.
Contemporary Selections
In the student edition, students will find relevant, contemporary selections balanced with notable classic selections that they will find easy to engage with.
Thematic Units
The student edition organizes selections into six themes. Literature selections within each unit help students develop a cultural understanding of the themes. General activities and Big Questions provide natural opportunities for worldview shaping.
Literature 8 Educational Materials
Student Edition
The student edition provides students with an anthology of literary selections representing a variety of genres, authors, and timelines so teachers can provide explicit instruction for reading and engaging with different genres. Many selections include engaging, exciting artwork to evaluate. Each selection guides students through the three stages of the reading process—effectively preparing students for understanding before reading, helping them to engage with content during reading, and encouraging critical-thinking development and worldview shaping after reading. This course can aid students in developing discernment about different and potentially dangerous philosophies.
Teacher Edition
The teacher edition provides a lesson pathway for guiding students through each text and gives teachers tools to discuss unit themes on a deeper level. The teaching cycle in the teacher edition provides direction for engaging, instructing, applying, and assessing lesson content. It offers teachers a greater depth of analysis and evaluation to help students develop a rounded, biblical understanding of each selection. Additionally, it provides opportunities for collaborative learning.