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Essentials in Literature 12 Subscription Combo
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Essentials in Literature 12 Subscription Combo
Grade 12 Essentials in Literature is analyzing fiction, nonfiction, drama, novel, and poetry/figurative language.
This combo set includes everything you need:
  • Student Textbook
  • Student Resource Book
  • Novel
  • 12 month access to ONLINE lesson-by-lesson video instruction (DVDs will not be included - your subscription will arrive by email after your order is invoiced) Plus Digital Acces


Essentials in Literature is a literary analysis curriculum that features a student textbook/workbook combination with video subscription instruction, from teacher Matthew Stephens, presented online over four units: fiction, nonfiction, novel, figurative language/poetry.

Literary analysis occurs across the curriculum by exploring short stories in the fiction unit. Short works of nonfiction such as excerpts from biographies and autobiographies as well as informative articles, propaganda techniques, and narrative nonfiction are analyzed in the nonfiction unit. Figurative language and poetry are explored in the final unit following a six week novel study.


Using primarily short works to analyze poetry and prose allows students to focus on literary elements and active reading skills individually in short, easy lessons and activities; however, one long literary work is the subject of literary analysis within each level as well in order to ensure students are able to apply the same skills to longer works. Video lessons taught by teacher Matthew Stephens are precise, to the point, and model literary analysis.

Each literary piece is explored through multiple before, while, and after you read activities over a series of five days. Story Assessments (Independent Practice) provide comprehension and application practice through a variety of assessment techniques included but not limited to multiple choice, matching, long answer, tabled literary analysis application, and written response.

Summative Assessments are the culminating activity for each individual unit with multiple choice, matching, short answer/fill in the blank, true/false, tabled literary analysis application, and written response assessment techniques.

Students are taught to analyze literature not only for its literary value but also as a way to connect with authors, characters, events, and places. Students will be challenged to become better readers, writers, and critical thinkers as they prepare for college and careers.

Grade 12 Overview
UNIT 1: FICTION (Short Stories)
  • Fiction unit terms and explanations
  • 6 short stories (application)
  • Nonfiction connections
  • 1 summative assessment
UNIT 2: DRAMA (Shakespearean Play)
  • Drama unit terms and explanations
  • 1 five-act play (application)
  • 1 summative assessment
  • 1 major production activity
Unit 3: NOVEL (Lord of the Flies)
  • 1 Novel (literary analysis application)
  • 1 summative assessment
  • 1 major culminating project (visual presentation and speech)
UNIT 4: FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE/POETRY
  • Figurative language/poetry unit terms and explanations
  • 5 sections of 10 poems (application)
  • 1 summative assessment
Essentials in Literature 12 Subscription Combo
Grade 12 Essentials in Literature is analyzing fiction, nonfiction, drama, novel, and poetry/figurative language.
This combo set includes everything you need:
  • Student Textbook
  • Student Resource Book
  • Novel
  • 12 month access to ONLINE lesson-by-lesson video instruction (DVDs will not be included - your subscription will arrive by email after your order is invoiced) Plus Digital Acces


Essentials in Literature is a literary analysis curriculum that features a student textbook/workbook combination with video subscription instruction, from teacher Matthew Stephens, presented online over four units: fiction, nonfiction, novel, figurative language/poetry.

Literary analysis occurs across the curriculum by exploring short stories in the fiction unit. Short works of nonfiction such as excerpts from biographies and autobiographies as well as informative articles, propaganda techniques, and narrative nonfiction are analyzed in the nonfiction unit. Figurative language and poetry are explored in the final unit following a six week novel study.


Using primarily short works to analyze poetry and prose allows students to focus on literary elements and active reading skills individually in short, easy lessons and activities; however, one long literary work is the subject of literary analysis within each level as well in order to ensure students are able to apply the same skills to longer works. Video lessons taught by teacher Matthew Stephens are precise, to the point, and model literary analysis.

Each literary piece is explored through multiple before, while, and after you read activities over a series of five days. Story Assessments (Independent Practice) provide comprehension and application practice through a variety of assessment techniques included but not limited to multiple choice, matching, long answer, tabled literary analysis application, and written response.

Summative Assessments are the culminating activity for each individual unit with multiple choice, matching, short answer/fill in the blank, true/false, tabled literary analysis application, and written response assessment techniques.

Students are taught to analyze literature not only for its literary value but also as a way to connect with authors, characters, events, and places. Students will be challenged to become better readers, writers, and critical thinkers as they prepare for college and careers.

Grade 12 Overview
UNIT 1: FICTION (Short Stories)
  • Fiction unit terms and explanations
  • 6 short stories (application)
  • Nonfiction connections
  • 1 summative assessment
UNIT 2: DRAMA (Shakespearean Play)
  • Drama unit terms and explanations
  • 1 five-act play (application)
  • 1 summative assessment
  • 1 major production activity
Unit 3: NOVEL (Lord of the Flies)
  • 1 Novel (literary analysis application)
  • 1 summative assessment
  • 1 major culminating project (visual presentation and speech)
UNIT 4: FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE/POETRY
  • Figurative language/poetry unit terms and explanations
  • 5 sections of 10 poems (application)
  • 1 summative assessment