Windows to the World

An Introduction to Literary Analysis

There is no question that literature has the power to move us, but how does it get that power? With step-by-step instructions, Windows to the World teaches students how to analyze elements of literature. This reference also contains numerous examples and suggestions to teach students how to build and exercise Christian discernment. The accompanying Teacher's Manual is suitable for both new and experienced teachers.

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Windows to the World Overview

 

Windows to the World is designed for high school students as a semester course, but it may be extended over a year by adding additional stories and projects suggested in the Teacher's Manual.

 

· An excellent resource for teaching students how to read literature.

· Contains all  literature for analysis as well as suggestions for further study and  practice.

· Guides students in recognizing an author's worldview so that they may exercise discernment.

· Introduces literary elements including plot and structure, characters, theme, setting, and point of view.

· Discusses literary devices such as allusions parallelism, euphemism, symbolism, anaphora and epistrophe, imagery, irony, tone, and more.

· Also addresses writing genres such as analytical essays, reflective journals, stories (creative writing), and reflective narrative essays.

  

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