Connections: Literature

Grades 9–12

Immerse students in outstanding literature while developing critical reading and writing skills

Captivate student interest with classic and contemporary texts. Each of the six anthologies incorporates a literary analysis feature for every selection. Literary Lens activities provide the focus for close reading, questions for discussion and collaboration, and prompts for written responses.

The streamlined lesson design and focused skill development enables quick lesson planning and easy classroom implementation. Integrate into your curriculum by unit, selection, or learning objective.

Interactive Editions feature a range of learning tools to improve comprehension (translation, text-to-speech, reading accessibility features), close reading and text analysis (annotation and note-taking tools), and much more.

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Develop skills through research-based routines.
Make relevant connections between the literature and the reader.
Encourage collaboration and critical thinking.
Facilitate dynamic, inclusive discussions.

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A Literary Lens identifies one aspect of each selection for students to analyze, discuss, and write about.

Each anthology has a grade-specific Special Focus, encouraging students to "dig deeper" to draw meaning from the text through reading and writing activities.

Middle School: A Multicultural Reader: Collection One | Making Cultural Connections

High School: A Multicultural Reader: Collection Two | Making Cultural Connections

Ninth Grade: Pathways: Literature for Readers and Writers | Writing Workshops

Tenth Grade: Reading the World | Research

Eleventh Grade: American Voices | Author's Style

Twelfth Grade: British Literature | Critical Reading & Analysis

Create context using introductory essays, visuals, and concept vocabulary.
Read the passage using the Literary Lens to focus attention with comprehension support from Immersive Reader.
Identify and annotate textual evidence with support from the Interactive Text* to organize evidence and notes.
Synthesize textual evidence, ideas, and perspectives in the writing activities.
Check progress using built-in assessments, auto-grade items*, and online reporting.

*Available in the Interactive Edition.

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Access any selection from the anthology series regardless of grade.
Select the units, selections, or learning objectives you need.
Create custom assignments for the whole class, small groups, or individual students.

All the Support You Need

Unit planners, varied assessments, and writing prompts and projects.
Print, interactive, or blended solutions—you choose!
Powerful classroom management with performance reports, class participation statistics, and exception reporting.
Online quizzes and assessment.
Differentiated for ELL students, striving readers, gifted students, and students working at grade level.
Project-based assessment and extension activities, including links to open educational resources.
Single Sign-On Integration available into your existing learning management systems.
Teaching support available in print and online.

Teacher Packages include a print Teacher Edition and Student Edition.

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Reimagine Your Classroom, Where All Students Can...

Comprehend the Text

Comprehension is the gateway to meaning, and our state-of-the art Immersive Reader technology delivers. ALL students have the power to:

Adapt the reading passage based on their own abilities and learning differences.
Translate and hear the text in their native language—dozens of languages available.
Use a picture dictionary, add line focus (1, 3, or 5 lines of text), or identify parts of speech and syllables.
Change font type, size, and background colors for readability.

Read for Meaning

Move students from skimming and scanning to discovering evidence and extracting meaning with Interactive Texts.

Students can quickly:

Identify, label, and comment on textual evidence.
Collect evidence in a digital notebook.
Transfer ideas and evidence into discussion and writing tasks.

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One powerful program. Everything you need for high school ELA success.

Integrated Instruction

Connections combines core literacy components— reading comprehension, literary analysis, writing, and language—into one cohesive program. Save planning time while ensuring your students build the skills that matter most.

Standards-aligned skill building

Lessons are structured around key college and career readiness standards. Students master close reading, evidence-based writing, and grammar in context—all reinforced throughout the program.

Flexible for your classroom

Whether you’re teaching whole-class novels, thematic units, or individual skills, Connections adapts to your instructional style and pacing.

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Immerse students in outstanding literature while developing critical reading and writing skills

Use Outstanding Literature to Develop Critical Reading and Writing Skills

Ensure ALL Students Comprehend the Text and Participate in Dynamic, Inclusive Discussions

Literary Analysis

Instructional Design

Flexible Application