Guided Tour

Connections Literature


Guided Walkthroughs

Explore these guided walkthroughs for each of the courses in the 9–12 series.


Immerse students in outstanding literature while developing critical reading and writing skills.

 Organized Thematically

Special Focus: Writing Workshops.
Gain an appreciation of the writer’s craft through the Writers on Writing feature at the end of each unit. Students apply these insights and develop voice, style, and fluency through the Writing Workshop activities.


Immerse students in outstanding diverse literature while developing critical reading and writing skills.

Organized by Country/Cultural Perspectives

Special Focus: Research.
Extend literacy and cultural knowledge through research activities and hands-on projects using a range of tools and the included Research Handbook.



Immerse students in outstanding American literature while developing critical reading and writing skills.

Organized Chronologically

Special Focus: Author’s Style.
Enrich understanding of writer’s style through pre-reading summaries, analysis, discussion, and writing activities. Apply learning and develop individual style through longer writing


Immerse students in outstanding British literature while developing critical reading and writing skills.

Organized Chronologically

Special Focus: Think and Read Critically.
Prepare for reading through Think Critically questions designed to stimulate engagement and purpose. Re-read, analyze, and compare/contrast through a Read Critically activity.