Recognize major literary forms and techniques. Recognize the characteristics of major chronological eras. Relate literary works and authors to major themes and issues of their eras. The unit topic is the Gothic, or the Macabre. The Heartache that Touches Us All The purpose of this unit is to draw students closer to several major works of British Literature, from the Middle Ages to Modern times, through relating their own personal experiences to the experiences of the characters and authors they will encounter.
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Many offer suggestions to teachers preparing AP lesson plans, background information, teaching suggestions which could be alterred to a high school level. They can also be used as a prewriting activity. Graphic organizers can be found throughout the SOL test. The student will read a variety of print material. Identify information needed to conduct a laboratory experiment or product evaluation.