Need a high school-level text to introduce students into the study of American Literature? Looking for an easy-to-use source for high school literature? This text is the ideal solution!

This easy-to-use, affordable high school American Literature textbook is the perfect guide to provide your English and Language Arts students with an overview of American Literature from Native myths to Shel Silverstein, including an introduction of different literary eras, themes, and movements. Everything you need for a full year of American Literature study in one easy-to-use text!

This resource includes the following:
-- a lesson plan template
-- a model schedule for completion for 32 weeks
-- literature guide information and recommendations
-- relevant links for added instructional content
-- readings of poems and excerpts from American Literature
-- guides on theme, symbols, and the author's background
-- information on different literary eras and genres
-- activities and worksheets to reinforce the readings
-- essay suggestions based off the readings
-- a final exam
-- an answer sheet and more!

If the study of American Literature seems expensive and daunting to the educator or students, this high school English/ Language Arts reading book can help ease everyone into a literature class. Written by author and writing professor, Michelle Deerwester-Dalrymple -- who has used this very resource with her own students -- this text can make learning the history and context of high school American Literature engaging.

If the additional resources provided in the text are included in the study, this text can meet the requirements of a full high school English course.
Recommended for students grades 10-12.