Windows to the World: An Introduction to Literary Analysis (Teacher/Student Combo)

Wondering how to teach high school students to dig into books? With this course they will learn to annotate, analyze, and appreciate literature. With step-by-step instructions, Windows to the World teaches high school level students how to analyze elements of literature: setting, plot, characterization, imagery, allusions, parallelism, and much more. This course also gives numerous examples and suggestions for helping students develop Christian discernment skills. This Teacher’s Manual is suitable for both new and experienced teachers. Windows to the World provides a solid grounding in literary analysis—what to look for when we read a work of literature, the literary devices commonly used by authors and why they work well, and how authors succeed in conveying tone, theme, character, irony, point of view, and so forth.

This book contains 15 units analyzing short stories, poems and Bible passages; more in-depth information with additional resources to expand the learning; numerous examples and suggestions for helping students develop Christian discernment skills; quizzes; and answer keys. Note: It is necessary to purchase Windows to the World: An Introduction to Literary Analysis Student Book for each student. Book contains 129 pages.