Glencoe's new collection of ethnic anthologies gives students access to a wealth of literature written by some of the best classic authors and the finest contemporary voices. Each anthology, organized thematically into five relevant themes, combines literature and art as powerful expressions of the group's cultural story. Glencoe Native American Literature features the works of writers like William Least Heat-Moon, Leslie Marmon Silko, Michael Dorris, N. Scott Momaday, and many more!
Unit one. The Anglo-Saxon period and the Middle Ages 449-1485 -- unit two. The English Renaissance 1485-1650 -- unit three. From puritanism to the enlightenment 1640-1780 -- unit four. The triumph of romanticism 1750-1837 -- unit five. The Victorian Age 1837-1901 -- unit six. The Modern Age 1901-1950 -- unit seven. An international literature 1950-present -- Reference section.
American Literature gives students a broad perspective on the rich literary heritage of the United States with its wide-range collection of multicultural, traditional, and nontraditional literary works. A colorful and engaging text, American Literature engages struggling learners with ELL/ESL activities, graphic organizers, and Before Reading and After Reading features. Altogether, they help boost learning success. This newly revised textbook captures more than 400 years of America's literary history, and also includes some of the country's most contemporary authors. New selections have been added, including an excerpt from Chief Joseph's speech "I Will Fight No More Forever" and two poems--"The Great Figure" and "This is Just to Say"--by William Carlos Williams. Lexile Level 820* Reading Level 3-4 Interest Level 8-12 *Lexile level of instructional content is 820; Lexile levels of individual text selections range from 430 to 1550.