Slingshot Contemporary

Timeless literature for teens The Slingshot guides teens in literary analysis of classic and contemporary literature. Even if your teen has never analyzed literature before... We’ve got you—and your college-bound teens—covered! Our year-long program includes five month-long lesson plans. Each handbook is based on a novel and immerses your teen in the world of: literary analysis historical context grammar punctuation and book club parties Each handbook contains: Detailed notes to establish the context of the novel (book not included) Four passages taken from the novel for copywork and dictation Easy-to-follow instructions to teach writing elements found in the passages Examination of grammar and punctuation Additional notes that go beyond the passage Nine "think piece" questions—for discussion and writing Book club party ideas Copywork passages on separate printable pages Four-color design that looks gorgeous on tablets or printed at home The Slingshot program comes with Guidelines