Excellence in Literature Content Guides for Self-Directed Study: British Literature

Question: How is Excellence in Literature different from Windows to the World ?

Answer: Because of the nature of the literature, Excellence in Literature is best for 10th-12th graders, whereas Windows is ideal as a freshman Intro to Literature class. EIL has very little direct teacher instruction in the book. Instead, Janice Campbell provides a wealth of internet articles for the student to read about the topic, plus writing assignments. One of the exciting things in the book is a detailed explanation (with examples) of how to write various literary analysis papers. I think she does a very fine job explaining how to go about writing these. Unlike Windows, EIL is more of a student-directed course, with very little teacher involvement required. Windows has extensive instruction for the teacher as well as extensive instruction for the student. If you've not done either, I'd start with Windows and then move to EIL.
-Pamela White, IEW Accomplished Instructor
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Question: Can Excellence in Literature be used for an entire year, or is it just for a semester?

Answer: Excellence in Literature is a year-long upper high school program.