Pacing Guide: Contemporary Literature is a half-year elective course that meets on a rotating basis for three (3) 55-minute blocks and one (1) 40-minute block ...

This course explores major themes in contemporary novels and non-fiction texts. Students will read, discuss, research, and analyze literary selections.

Students will assess and analyze a variety of material, including novels, plays, poetry, essays, short stories, articles, and films.

1. Analyze character and plot development in the novel. 1. Assess student understanding of reading through whole class discussion and guided reading activities.

Contemporary Literature addresses the following District student learning outcomes: #1. communicate articulately, effectively, and persuasively when speaking ...

Students are expected to engage actively in the process of reading, discussing, summarizing, and analyzing the literature and to create meaningful connections.

The curriculum emphasizes an examination of authorial style, interpretation of theme, and the importance of viewpoint in contemporary literature, exposing ...

The following curriculum map outlines recommendations for teachers to consider when designing the Contemporary Literature course based on the principles of ...

If you want to add more modern books to your curriculum, read this post! We've compiled this contemporary high school reading list sorted by grade level.

A.12.2 Read, interpret, and critically analyze literature. A.12.3 Read and discuss literary and nonliterary texts in order to understand. human experience.