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Many Voices Literature Series
The American Tradition:
Short Stories from
1820 to 1920Grades 9–12
Explore the roots of American literature
This collection of classic short fiction features seven Master Writers with extended biographies and multiple selections, allowing for an in-depth analysis of their work. 656 pages
SPECIAL FOCUS:
Literary Elements & Writing About Literature
The American Tradition emphasizes the basics of any literature study—literary elements. Students consider plot, characters, setting, theme, style, and other literary devices. Features include
- pre-reading pages that introduce the elements
- Literary Lens questions to focus students’ reading
- post-selection pages and unit reviews with discussion questions and writing assignments that concentrate on literary elements
- a Writing About Literature handbook at the end of the text
Teaching and Assessment Resource- assessment opportunities
- strategies for differentiating instruction
- a skills chart to align instruction with state and district standards
- pre-, during-, and post-reading activities for each selection
- active reading strategies
- writing workshops and 6 Trait writing rubrics
- graphic organizers for writing prompts
- assessment options for each selection and unit
- and more!
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Table of Contents
Research Notes
Price List
American
Short Stories:
1920 to the Present
British Literature: Traditions and Change
A Multicultural Reader: Collection One
A Multicultural Reader: Collection Two
Pathways: Literature for Readers and Writers
Poetry in
Six Dimensions:
20th Century Voices
Poetry in Three Dimensions:
Reading, Writing, and Critical Thinking through Poetry
Reading the World: Contemporary Literature from Around the Globe
Snapshots:
Literature for
Young Adults
Themes:
An Introduction
to Literature
The Essential Guide to
Language, Writing, & Literature Professional Development
Program Planning Guides
Student Skillbooks
Teaching and Assessment Resources
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