You built a literature course around the books that keep showing up — the ones students argue about, the ones that still spark a conversation forty years after they were written. This bundle puts all seven units in one place, sequenced to build analytical skill across a full year. What's Included (7 complete units): Unit 1: Introduction to the Canon — What gets included, who decides, and why it matters Unit 2: Of Mice and Men — Steinbeck's novella with full essay scaffolding Unit 3: The Catcher in the Rye — Salinger, unreliable narrators, and teacher notes on sensitive content Unit 4: Lord of the Flies — Golding's allegory with character and symbol analysis Unit 5: The Crucible — Miller, McCarthyism, and moral courage under pressure Unit 6: Independent Reading — Curated 3-tier reading list, discussion circles, and reflective writing Unit 7:
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Capstone Portfolio — Synthesis essay, portfolio curation, and reflective letter Across the full bundle: 8 PowerPoint presentations with photographs and images throughout 100+ pages of student-ready materials 75+ discussion prompts 7 complete assessment systems with rubrics and answer keys 60+ pages of teacher facilitation notes Reading lists, glossaries, pacing guides, and differentiation strategies Over 2,100 pages of curriculum when printed How to Use It: Each unit runs 4–5 weeks, making this a full-year or full-semester course depending on how many units you teach. Units can also be pulled individually. The sequence builds skill progressively — guided close reading early, more independent analytical work by Units 6 and 7. Comes as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint files, compatible with Google Docs and Google Slides. Standards Alignment: CCSS Reading Standards RL.11-12.1–10, Writing Standards W.11-12.1–4 and W.11-12.7, Speaking and Listening SL.11-12.1–4. Standards are cited explicitly throughout, not just listed at the end. Works Well For:
11th and 12th grade English, AP Language and Composition, Honors Literature, college prep literature, IB Literature, and any secondary classroom working through the Western literary canon. No school branding — works in any classroom. I've taught American and British literature across 24 years in the secondary classroom, from college prep to AP to honors sequences. These units are what I built because I needed them. If this resource saved you prep time, please leave a rating under My Purchases Provide Feedback. Every review earns you TPT Credits toward future purchases — roughly $1 in credits for every $10 reviewed. Follow Starmaker English & Journalism Tools to be notified when new resources launch or go on sale. Keywords: Western canon literature, novel study bundle, high school ELA, Of Mice and Men, Catcher in the Rye, Lord of the Flies, The Crucible, Steinbeck, Salinger, Golding, Arthur Miller, literary analysis, CCSS aligned, AP Language and Composition, full year curriculum, secondary English, literature unit plans grades 9-12, high school novel units, American literature curriculum, British literature high school
Designed for grades 9–12.
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