American Literature Home or Group Instruction Set 2023-2024 Edition
2023-2024 Edition (10% Discount)
American Literature – Home & Group Curriculum (Grades 10–12)
This high school American Literature course guides students through the major themes and authors that shaped U.S. history and culture. The first semester focuses on the colonial through 19th-century periods using poetry, short stories, and novels. The second semester explores modern American literature and how its themes reflect our society’s shift away from a biblical worldview.
The Home & Group version includes the student workbook used in One Day Academy’s American Literature course, along with a leader guide for once-a-week teaching by a parent or tutor in a co-op or group setting. Students complete the remainder of their assignments independently at home with parent supervision.
Through reading, writing, and discussion, students analyze how American authors used literary elements—like characterization, setting, irony, and symbolism—to communicate themes unique to the American experience. Lessons also include historical background, author worldview summaries, biblical integration, and literary analysis essays.
Parental responsibilities include purchasing the workbook and the assigned reading titles (print versions preferred), helping students manage their reading pace, and ensuring all written assignments and worksheets are completed and submitted on time. Students must bring both their workbook and current novel to class each week.