About the Course

This course highlights key concepts and discusses the English language in more detail, including elements such as academic writing, creative writing, research writing, and more.

The book offers two kinds of end-of-chapter questions for students:

• Review Questions: Basic recall questions from every module in the chapter are either in open-choice or MCQ format.

Critical Thinking Questions: Advanced-level conceptual questions allow students to showcase their understanding by applying their learnings from every module to the entire chapter. These questions require out-of-the-box reasoning and thinking about the concepts.

All workbooks are written to the Common Core standards. 

Language Arts 12 – Term 1

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Literary Elements

• 1.1 What Are Literary Elements?
• Plot
• Characterization
• Theme
• Style
• Setting
• Literary Movements and Their Influence
• Romanticism
• Modernism
• Postmodernism
• Literary Elements in Various Forms
• Classic Literature
• Contemporary Literature
• Film
• Poetry
• 1.2 Contrasting and Comparing Two Works of Literature
• 1.3 Fill-in-the-Blanks
• 1.4 Written Responses
• 1.5 Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 2: Classic Literature Study

• 2.1 Classic Novels
• Moby-Dick
• Jane Eyre
• The Odyssey
• 2.2 Shakespearean Literature
• Literary Analysis of Macbeth
• Hamlet
• Romeo and Juliet
• Othello
• The Tempest
• King Lear
• 2.3 Understanding Poetry
• Poetry Analysis (Meter, Rhyme, Structure)
• 2.4 Fill-in-the-Blanks
• 2.5 Written Responses
• 2.6 Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 3: Advanced Writing Skills

• 3.1 Crafting Persuasive Essays
• Developing Strong Thesis Statements
• Building Persuasive Arguments with Evidence
• 3.2 Academic and Research Writing
• Conducting Literary Research
• Proper Citation and Annotation
• 3.3 Creative Writing
• Writing Original Short Stories or Creative Nonfiction
• 3.4 Fill-in-the-Blanks
• 3.5 Written Responses
• 3.6 Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 4: Career Paths in English and Literature

• 4.1 Potential Career Opportunities
• Author, Editor, Journalist, Literary Agent, etc.
• 4.2 Value of a Degree in Literature or English
• 4.3 Fill-in-the-Blanks
• 4.4 Written Responses
• 4.5 Multiple Choice Questions

Language Arts 12 – Term 2

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Human Condition in Literature

• 1.1 Literary Insights into Human Nature
• 1.2 Character Development and Complexity
• 1.3 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• 1.4 Exercises
• 1.5 Narrative Perspective and Empathy
• 1.6 Multiple Choice Questions
• 1.7 Exercises
• 1.8 Reflective Questions

Chapter 2: Morality and Ethical Dilemmas

• 2.1 Literature and Ethical Questions
• 2.2 Morality Across Genres
• 2.3 Multiple Choice Questions
• 2.4 Exercises
• 2.5 Reader Reflection and Ethical Discussions
• 2.6 Real-World Application of Ethical Lessons from Literature
• 2.7 Multiple Choice Questions
• 2.8 Exercises
• 2.9 Reflective Questions

Chapter 3: Society and Human Nature

• 3.1 Society’s Influence on Characters
• 3.2 Literature as a Mirror of Society
• 3.3 Multiple Choice Questions
• 3.4 Exercises
• 3.5 Literature and Social Change
• 3.6 Contemporary Literature and Social Commentary
• 3.7 Multiple Choice Questions
• 3.8 Exercises
• 3.9 Reflective Questions

Language Arts 12 – Term 3

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Shakespearean Legacy and Dickensian World

• 1.1 Shakespearean Legacy
• 1.2 Multiple Choice Questions
• 1.3 Exercises
• 1.4 The Dickensian World
• 1.5 Multiple Choice Questions
• 1.6 Exercises
• 1.7 Reflective Questions

Chapter 2: Austen’s Wit and American Literary Giants

• 2.1 Austen’s Timeless Wit
• 2.2 The Melville Enigma (Moby-Dick)
• 2.3 Multiple Choice Questions
• 2.4 Exercises
• 2.5 Hemingway’s Hemingway
• 2.6 The Legacy of Toni Morrison
• 2.7 Multiple Choice Questions
• 2.8 Exercises
• 2.9 Reflective Questions

Chapter 3: Modern Voices in Literature and Diverse Perspectives

• 3.1 J.K. Rowling’s Magical World (Harry Potter)
• 3.2 Multiple Choice Questions
• 3.3 Exercises
• 3.4 Exploring Diverse Perspectives
• Virginia Woolf: Mrs. Dalloway
• Maya Angelou: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
• 3.5 Multiple Choice Questions
• 3.6 Exercises
• 3.7 Reflective Questions

Language Arts 12 – Term 4

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Importance of Effective Communication

• 1.1 Defining Effective Communication and Its Significance
• 1.2 The Role of Communication in Building Relationships
• 1.3 Fill-in-the-Blanks
• 1.4 Written Responses
• 1.5 Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 2: Verbal Communication

• 2.1 The Art of Effective Speaking and Listening
• 2.2 Barriers to Effective Verbal Communication and How to Overcome Them
• 2.3 Fill-in-the-Blanks
• 2.4 Written Responses
• 2.5 Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 3: Nonverbal Communication

• 3.1 Understanding the Power of Body Language and Facial Expressions
• 3.2 Fill-in-the-Blanks
• 3.3 Written Responses
• 3.4 Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 4: Effective Presentation

• 4.1 Techniques for Delivering Engaging and Persuasive Presentations
• 4.2 Overcoming Anxiety and Nerves When Speaking in Public
• 4.3 Utilizing Technology to Enhance Your Presentations
• 4.4 Fill-in-the-Blanks
• 4.5 Written Responses
• 4.6 Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 5: Communication in the Digital Age

• 5.1 The Impact of Technology on Communication
• 5.2 Fill-in-the-Blanks
• 5.3 Written Responses
• 5.4 Multiple Choice Questions