Themes in Literature

Your students will learn to critically analyze works of literature in Themes in Literature. This compilation includes selections from classic works such as Hamlet, Up From Slavery, Wind in the Willows, Great Expectations, and many more. These selections greatly emphasize 12 themes, some of which include humility, justice, faith, and love; and your students will learn to recognize the literary concepts and how they work together in a story. Literary terms, introductions to selections, and comprehension questions will encourage your students to not only recognize these literary concepts but to also analyze and apply them. This brand new edition includes features that previously only appeared in the teacher's edition. Your students will now see author information, story introductions, literary concepts, and Write About It prompts that will expand their thinking skills and lend excitement with each story. The improved critical thinking exercises provided in this new edition will encourage your students to analyze each theme. Combining literary classics with character-building themes as well as the skills to analyze and develop a deeper understanding for literature will give your 9th grader the optimal literature experience.