Why Use Online Resources?
While writing the Excellence in Literature curriculum, I had a choice in how to structure it. Should I write a large textbook with lengthy, encyclopedia-style entries for each of the context resources? Or would...
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Frequently asked questions
Choosing Curriculum: Christian Worldview or Christian Content?
In choosing curriculum, do you want a Christian worldview or Christian content? Excellence in Literature is written from a Christian worldview, but it does not focus on explicitly Christian content, for reasons explained here.
Does EIL Have an Answer Key?
Does Excellence in Literature Have an Answer Key? No, this is a literature and writing course — there are no multiple choice questions. Because the Excellence in Literature courses are designed to prepare students...
Is There a Teacher’s Manual?
Is There a Teacher’s Manual for Excellence in Literature? Since the Excellence in Literature (EIL) guides are designed to be self-directed, they are written so that you do not need a teacher’s manual. The front of...
How Should I Determine Placement in Excellence in Literature?
Placement in Excellence in Literature is somewhat flexible. If you have five years, the simplest way to go through the curriculum is to start with the first study guide, Introduction to Literature, and go...
What Should an Author Profile Look Like?
One of the key features of Excellence in Literature is that we don’t assign anything that is just busywork. The Author Profile is designed to capture the essential points in an author’s life, with...
CLEP Exams for Excellence in Literature Honors Option
In the Honors Option for Excellence in Literature, students have the option of taking a CLEP (College Level Exam Program) test at the end of the year. There are a number of exams related...
What’s In Each Module?
Each unit contains three main sections: Introductory information, context material, and the week-by-week lesson plan.
