Implications of Literature: Explorer
Implications of Literature: Explorer brings world lit to life for 9th graders—pairing classic works, thoughtful commentary, and structured analysis in a full-credit course that builds thinking, writing, and real literary confidence.
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2026 Ninth-Grade Curriculum Kit
Implications of Literature: Explorer
Implications of Literature: Explorer introduces ninth-grade students to a broad selection of world literature while developing the reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills expected in a high school language arts course. Designed to provide a full literature credit, the anthology combines classic works, poetry, speeches, essays, and historical documents in a format that encourages thoughtful analysis and discussion.
Students encounter selections such as Around the World in 80 Days, The Charge of the Light Brigade, The Death of the Hired Man, The Gettysburg Address, and excerpts from David Copperfield, alongside writings from influential figures including Winston Churchill, Helen Keller, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Booker T. Washington. The variety of genres and perspectives helps students engage with important ideas while developing a broader understanding of literature and culture.
Each unit includes introductory material that provides historical and literary context before students begin reading. Vocabulary support appears directly on the page, while "Before You Read" features help students prepare for each selection. Comprehension checks, literary analysis questions, critique prompts, journal assignments, and writing workshops guide students beyond basic reading and encourage deeper engagement with the text.
Vocabulary development, grammar instruction, and composition practice are integrated throughout the course, allowing students to strengthen multiple language arts skills as they work through the literature.
The Teacher Edition mirrors the student text and includes teaching notes, discussion ideas, annotations, and suggested answers. Families who appreciate thoughtful discussions and character-building themes will find plenty of opportunities for meaningful conversations throughout the course.
A "Learning to Use Language Skills" section appears near the end of the book and may be used as additional grammar instruction or omitted if your student has already mastered those concepts.
By combining literature, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and literary analysis in a single course, Implications of Literature: Explorer helps students become more thoughtful readers, stronger writers, and more confident communicators.
See some sample pages from this book and browse all that it has to offer.
How to Use Implications of Literature: Explorer
- Plan on reading approximately 20 pages each week to complete the main literature portion of the course during a typical school year. Another option is to work through about half of a unit each week, allowing your student to engage more deeply with the themes, discussions, and writing assignments within each section.
- Encourage your student to complete the activities as he reads. The comprehension questions, literary analyses, journal prompts, critiques, and writing workshops are designed to help him interact with the literature rather than simply move through the pages.
- Keep written responses organized in a notebook or digital document. Having a record of assignments, reflections, and written work makes it easier to review progress and document completed coursework.
- Take advantage of the variety of selections throughout the anthology. The combination of novels, poetry, speeches, essays, and historical documents provides opportunities to discuss both literary techniques and the ideas that shaped different cultures and time periods.
- Use the Teacher Edition to guide discussions, evaluate responses, and expand on important themes. The notes, annotations, and suggested answers can help turn reading assignments into meaningful conversations.
- The "Learning to Use Language Skills" section near the end of the book is optional for many students. Families already using a separate grammar program may choose to skip it, while others may appreciate the additional language arts practice.
By the end of the course, your student will have completed a full year of world literature while strengthening his reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and analytical thinking skills.
In the 2026 kits this course earns high school credit:
1 credit of Literature I
Language Arts · 9th grade · Classic and Non-Religious kits
Publisher's Information
Publisher: TextWord Press, Inc
Age Recommendation: 14+
Grade Recommendation: 9th+
Faith-Based: No
Consumable: No
Pages: 900
Lessons: 18 units
ISBN: 9781930692001
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: June 15, 2005
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Typically counted as 1 high school credit.
- May 21, 2026
Steph H.
Very impressed with this curriculum. My son has been working through the Explorer edition of Implications of Literature. The selections included in this book are very rich. I'm happy they are being introduced to quality literature and writing styles through this book. Quite often after he has finished reading, he will come to me to tell me about this or that story he read and what he thought of it. Great addition to the grade 9 curriculum kit!
- June 26, 2024
Great reading
Heather J.
My daughter does not like reading, but she really enjoyed the stories and reading material in this book.
- June 11, 2023
Great BUFFET Curriculum
Pamela S.
Although Implications of Literature could easily be used alone as a FULL literature credit, I chose to use it in addition to other resources as part of a ninth grade English course. My student and I picked texts from the various units of the book based on our interests. After reading a piece of literature my student was able to complete the accompanying assignments on his own and/or as a discussion with myself, meeting our academic needs. I particularly appreciated the layout of the teacher edition which includes a full view of each student page, answer keys, and additional useful information. I look forward to using the subsequent books with my student.
- September 12, 2022
MONICA W.
Love the story
- April 5, 2021
Covers everything
Elaine B.
This curriculum has a great selection of literature to inspire your kids.
- September 28, 2020
Plenty of Stories to read
Jennifer S.
Very nice book with alot of stories . A big help learning how to writing short stories , essays and practicing vocabulary .
- September 11, 2020
Getting used to it
Marsha K.
This is the program I was probably the most excited about. We are a bit disappointed. Although there are sample essays in the back, there are no real step by step instructions. Having done IEW and Lost Tools of Writing in the past, this seems lacking. I love what it COULD be. It seems to me that the publisher assumes either the student or teacher already has the essay skills. Unless I haven’t found it yet, the teacher’s manual does not have directions for instructing the writing assignments. We’ll work with it this year and see how it goes. If you’ve never taught writing skills before, I wouldn’t recommend this if that is your main focus.
- August 14, 2020
Not a favorite
Rachel
This is not a favorite for my daughter as there is just so much to do. As the year went on she started to feel a bit overwhelmed with the amount of work there was to do. She definitely gained a lot from it and I feel is more knowledgeable with all areas of English now.
- January 30, 2020
Good
Jennifer
We just started this series and so far has really good. It has made my son stop and think about literature in a different way. I have been pleased with it so far and I am looking forward to the other levels.
- November 21, 2019
Much there
crissy
I bought this thinking we'd alternate it with PAC English because I wanted to cover grammar and literature. I quickly realized it wouldn't work for my son because there's so much there. Since we were using World History by Notgrass, we'd have been better off using some of its literature as an informal and occasional supplement to the PAC English.
