Implications of Literature: Trailblazer Level 12th Grade

The Trailblazer Level focuses exclusively on English literature and the development of the English literary tradition. The literature in this textbook mirrors 1500 years of human endeavor and enables students to gain an understanding of the movements and philosophies that have shaped society since 449. The 90+ literary selections featured in Trailblazer include novellas, short stories, novel excerpts, two full-length dramas, essays, epic poetry, ballads, sonnets, elegies, odes, and lyrical poetry. William Shakespeare's Macbeth is presented in the unique TextWord Shakespeare format that enhances students' critical and analytical thinking abilities. Handbooks at the conclusion of the text reinforce writing and language-arts skills .