Teaching british literature

Next year Zach and I delve into British Literature. I can't wait! (But maybe he can! LOL) Last year I spent some time reading (and re-reading) several novels so that I could make some choices as to what he will be reading. Some of my favorites like Pride and Prejudice will have to go to the wayside because the storyline isn't "guy" enough. I want my son to enjoy the literature, not groan and moan as he picks up the book. Below are our tentative plans with resources listed: {Affiliate links…

When you’re preparing to teach over 2,000 years' worth of British literature to high schoolers, you’re going to have to make some tough decisions about how to do it. Sometimes, the choices are made for you (i.e. a prescribed curriculum or a textbook). On the other hand, you might have absolute free rein to the point

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