The study of English literature has numerous benefits. When studying poetry, students learn about syllables, sounds, and how to choose between words that have similar meanings yet differ in nuance. Taking a glance at prose gives students a look at what some great historical authors had to say and how the way these authors expressed themselves lent significance to their messages. This short textbook was first written in December, 2015, for a two-month segment of a tenth grade ESL class in Japan. Our students are planning to study abroad their 11th grade year, and in preparation for English class while abroad we study a little bit before they go. Two months is a short time for such a vast field. Yet, if our students develop some appreciation for English literature, it will surely be a benefit to them. Hemingway once wrote, “There are many kinds of stories in this book. I hope that you will find some that you like.” This book is freely licensed in the hope that other teachers will, if they like what they find, use it, share it, and build upon it. In turn, students benefit by using the improved materials.
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This is a short literature textbook for ESL high school students. It has chapters on poetry, Shakespeare, and prose.
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Table of Contents
Preface.
2
Table of Contents.
3
Chapter 1: Poetry.
4
Syllables.
4
Counting Syllables.
4
Word Brainstorming.
4
Haiku.
5
Rhyme.
6
Endymion.
6
Find the Rhymes.
6
Brainstorm Rhyming Words.
6
Rhythm.
7
Changing Speed.
7
Assonance and Consonance.
8
Classify the Pattern.
8
Write Some Sentences.
8
Repetition.
9
Poetry Recitation.
9
Chapter 2: Shakespeare.
10
Ages of Life.
11
Comprehension Questions.
11
Unknown Words.
11
Chapter 3: Prose.
13
Adjectives and Adverbs.
14
Identify the Words.
14
Choose the Word.
14
Removing Modifiers.
15
Adding Modifiers.
15
Book Report.
15
Comparisons.
16
Metaphors in Action.
16
Identify the Comparison.
16
Complete the Simile.
17
Match the Metaphor.
17
Preferred Descriptions.
17
Simile to Metaphor.
18
Choosing a Metaphor.
18
Describe the Pictures.
18
Bibliography.
19
Edition Notes
Contributors
ID Numbers
Excerpts
added by Douglas Paul Perkins.
The author's foreward.
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April 23, 2019 | Edited by MARC Bot | remove incorrect ocaid |
November 11, 2018 | Edited by dper | Added new cover |
November 11, 2018 | Edited by dper | Added new cover |
July 3, 2016 | Edited by Douglas Paul Perkins | Adding table of contents and more. |
July 3, 2016 | Created by Douglas Paul Perkins | Added new book. |