Foundations of Western Literature: Middle School English Course

Are you ready for a journey back in time? Let’s discover the authors and writings from the foundation of Western Literature, as well as reading some great historical fiction and fairy tales. The foundations of Western Literature include Hebrew, Greek, Roman, and modern works. Starting with the Book of Genesis from the HOLY BIBLE, we will time travel through history by reading classic literature that has stood the test of time from Creation to the Middle Ages.Writing assignments help students to present ideas and information in an engaging way through sentences, paragraphs, paraphrases, thesis statements, essays, blog posts, paraphrases, and writing their own fairy tale. Use this course in a book club, family, or co-op setting. You will need to purchase the following books:The Book of Genesis from THE HOLY BIBLE (can be downloaded free online)Adam and His Kin by Ruth BeechickHittite Warrior by Joann WilliamsonThe Iliad for Boys & Girls by A.J. Church (both can be downloaded free online)The Odyssey for Boys & Girls by A.J. Church (both can be downloaded free online)Aesop’s Fables by Aesop (can be downloaded free online)The Aeneid for Boys & Girls by A.J. Church (both can be downloaded free online)The Gospel of Matthew from THE HOLY BIBLE (can be downloaded free online)Lantern Bearer by Rosemary SutcliffThe Book of Acts from THE HOLY BIBLE (can be downloaded free online)Augustine Came to Kent by Barbara Willard Son of Charlemagne by Barbara WillardCity of God by St. Augustine (can be downloaded free online)The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood by Howard Pyle (can be downloaded free online)Tales from the Arabian Nights (can be downloaded free online)Grimm’s Fairy Tales compiled by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm (can be downloaded free online)Collection Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen (can be downloaded free online)D’Aulaires’ Book of Norse Myths by Ingri D’Aulaire & Edgar Parin D’aulaireThe Following Writings are Included in this Foundations of Western Literature BookThe Holy Bible: “David & Goliath,” “Prodigal Son,” & “The Sower and the Seed” Read more