BJU Press Grade 10 Literature

Elements of Literature (2nd Edition), from BJU Press, helps students understand and appreciate history’s best writing by explaining advanced literary concepts. Students learn the method and importance of literary analysis by studying pieces from several genres and interpreting them in light of Biblical truth. One of the well-known works studied is Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Elements of Literature:

• Teaches students how to analyze literature from a Biblical perspective
 
• Encourages critical-thinking skills through a collection of classic works in many genres and from many cultures and countries
 
• Emphasizes the literary elements that define lasting artistic literature
 
• Emphasizes the worldview presented in an author’s writing
 
• Trains students to exercise Biblically based moral discernment

As an added feature, the visual analysis section at the beginning of each unit relates the unit’s topic with the visual arts!

Kit includes:

• Teacher’s Edition
 
• Student Text
 
• Tests
 
• Tests Answer Key

Strengthen your student's understanding of literature by focusing on advanced literary concepts such sound and syntax, symbolism, irony, allusion, and more. Each chapter introduces an aspect of literature through representations of concepts such as free verse, meter, feet, assonance, alliteration and rhyme. Several genres of literature are introduced (short fiction, biography, poetry) with excerpts from some of the greatest writers in history, including Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.End-of-chapter discussion questions guide students toward higher-order thinking skills, "Thinking Zones" introduce additional literary terms twice per unit, and unit reviews help prepare students for unit tests through short answer, t/f, and essay questions. Introductory essays focus on bringing literary concepts into conformity with a biblical worldview, while biographical author sketches, examples of notable artwork, and full-color images are also integrated throughout. Softcover, 477 pages. 2nd Edition.

Elements of Literature Teacher’s Edition is a two-volume text that helps teachers strengthen students’ understanding of literature by focusing on the teaching of advanced literary concepts. The teacher’s edition features wide margins with ideas for leading class discussions and suggested teaching resources. Students will learn the means and the importance of literary analysis by studying pieces from several genres and interpreting them in light of biblical principles.

Evaluate your students' progress and ensure they're recalling all that they've learned in BJU Press' Elements of Literature 10 curriculum. Tests include matching, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and essay questions; tests for each unit are included. Second Edition.

This test answer key accompanies BJU Press' sold-separately Elements of Literature 10 Tests. Each test is a full page reproduction of the actual student test with the correct answers overlaid. Answers are on individual, loose-leaf sheets that are three-hole-punched. Page numbers references for where answers may be found are included.