Making Connections in Literature Subject Textbook Kit 4E

Equip 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. Making Connections in Literature gives 8th grade students the reading strategies and literary skills they need to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and compare texts of different genres. Students will look at both contemporary and classic selections and complete a full-length study of the included novel Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt.

In Making Connections in Literature:

• Students will complete in-depth readings of each selection and use reading strategies for a richer understanding of the selections, genres, authors, and themes covered in this course
• The teaching cycle will help you to encourage students to become independent learners by progressing from direct instruction to independent learning activities
• Students will find relevant, contemporary selections balanced with notable classic works that they can easily connect with
• Reading selections are divided into five different themes, with each unit helping your students develop a cultural understanding of the themes. General activities and Big Questions provide natural opportunities for worldview shaping

The Making Connections in Literature Subject Textbook Kit includes:

• Making Connections in Literature Teacher Edition 4E
• Making Connections in Literature Student Edition 4E
• Making Connections in Literature Assessments 4E
• Making Connections in Literature Assessments Answer Key 4E