Implications of Literature: Explorer

Implications of Literature: Explorer

Implications of Literature: Explorer is your teen’s passport to a whirlwind tour of classic world lit—with enough structure to earn a full high school credit and plenty of spark to keep it interesting. Tailored for ninth graders with curiosity and opinions to spare, this world literature anthology lines up big-name selections—Around the World in 80 Days, The Death of the Hired Man, The Charge of the Light Brigade, The Gettysburg Address, and juicy excerpts from David Copperfield—and pairs them with heavyweight thinkers like Winston Churchill, Helen Keller, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Booker T. Washington.

The Setup

Smart and teen-approved. Each genre gets a little intro before the deep dive, vocabulary is footnoted right where it counts, and every piece opens with a “Before You Read” snapshot to help your student get his bearings. Sidebars keep the big ideas front and center, quick quizzes check comprehension, and critique prompts give your student a safe space to sharpen opinions without second-guessing himself. Writing workshops and journal prompts grow those analytical muscles, and yep—grammar and vocab are baked in for a little extra polish.

The Teacher Edition

Think of it as a GPS for lit discussions—same content as the student version, but loaded with annotations, suggested answers, and thoughtful prompts to spark real conversation. It’s a solid match for families who want values-aligned lit without religious content. Every selection is chosen with care to build character, not lecture about it.

Learning to Use Language Skills

And if your teen is wondering about the last section—the “Learning to Use Language Skills” unit hiding after page 715—just know most students skip it unless they want bonus grammar points. It’s there if you need it, optional if you don’t.

Conclusion

This isn’t just a literature course. It’s a deep-thinking, voice-finding, confidence-building journey through some of the best writing the world has to offer. This isn’t just about ticking off a credit—it’s about turning your teen into a reader who thinks deeply, writes boldly, and actually enjoys the ride.