Course Syllabus
Welcome
We are pleased that you selected this course to fulfill your unique educational needs. You are now a member of the Mizzou Academy's global student body.
Course Overview
11th grade English builds on everything you've learned in the past about reading and interpreting literature as well as language and writing. In 11th grade, there is a major focus on American Literature. In this first half of the course, we will follow the timeline from Native American literature all the way up to the start of the Civil War. We will spend a lot of time on active reading strategies for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and historical documents. In the writing department, you will get regular opportunities to respond to readings and writing assignments will focus on personal connections to the readings.
Course Objectives
Upon the conclusion of this course, the students will be able to
- Use active reading strategies to read fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and historical documents.
- Compare and contrast the motives of historical figures and the writing styles of authors.
- Write new creative works in the style of specific genres and famous authors.
- Learn new vocabulary words in the context of literature as well as grade-level appropriate words.
- Read and analyze a wide array of American Literature, analyzing similarities and differences throughout.
- Apply reading strategies to brand-new readings on the midterm and final exams.
Pacing
This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.
Required Materials
No outside textbook is required for this course. Speakers or a pair of headphones (headphones preferred) would be beneficial for reviewing videos.
Most readings are housed on the website Commonlit.org. From time to time, there are readings that require you to create an account and have a class code. Please use the class code DGPWZ9.
Technical Requirements
The most up-to-date requirements can be found here:
- Computer Requirements
- Browser Requirements
- Proctoring Requirements
- Microphone (external or internal)
- Webcam
Additional requirements for the course are below:
- audio and video recording capabilities (e.g. smartphone, camera)
Quizzes & Assignments
You should submit all assigned work in sequence (Lesson 1, then Lesson 2, etc.). Assignments for the course are listed at the bottom of this syllabus.
Quizzes
The purpose of course quizzes is to help you dig deeper into the content and engage with the course material.
- The quizzes are open-book, meaning you can use your books, notes, and online course material when you take the quiz.
- You also do not need to complete a quiz in one sitting.
- You are allowed to take each quiz only one time.
- Please read quiz directions carefully and note when you are opening a quiz and when you are officially submitting one.
- Take your time, read the questions, and answer carefully.
Assignments
Assignments are one way to apply what you are learning in class. As you prepare your assignments, use our assignment rubrics and carefully develop your work. Once you have finalized your work on an assignment, you will submit it to Mizzou. Our instructional team can't
wait to see your assignments, which we will return with grades and feedback. Assignments may require you to submit your completed work in the form of a file (such as a text document, image, audio or video recording, or multimedia presentation) or a hyperlink for grading.
Accessing, READING, & USING FEEDBACK
Mizzou Academy instructors look carefully at your work and provide warm, full feedback on your assignments. This feedback connects to the rubric or guidelines for each assignment. It is designed to point out what you are doing well, where you can improve, and what to focus on for your next assignments.
When you receive a notification that an assignment has been graded, follow the links to see the comments.
- To see the margin comments, open the lesson file and click on "view feedback" in the upper right corner.
- To see the scoring comments in the grading rubric, click on "Show Rubric."
If you have any questions about your score, contact the Lead instructor for the course through the Canvas inbox.
Exams
Exams are an important opportunity for you to demonstrate what you have learned and that you can communicate and analyze essential concepts. You will have two types of exams in the courses you take. Your course may use only one of these exam types or a combination.
- Performance-based exams: These exams give you an opportunity to showcase what you have learned and apply it in authentic ways (e.g. giving a speech, writing an essay, or creating a presentation).
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Objective-based exams: These exams give you the opportunity to showcase what you have learned and demonstrate it through multiple choice and matching questions.
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Both types of exams require thoughtful preparation. The best preparation for an exam is to be an active participant, ask questions, take good notes, interact closely with the course content, complete all assignments, review quizzes, and apply assignment feedback.
- See the "About Exams" in the policies section for additional information on exams at Mizzou Academy, including proctoring instructions.
Grades
Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on quizzes, written assignments, and exams. The course points are distributed as follows:
Source for Grade | Points |
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Quizzes | 150 |
Written Assignments | 300 |
Exams (includes an objective and written component) |
600 |
Total | 1050 |
The following grading scale applies only to students who meet this standard:
Grade | Percentage |
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A | 90–100 |
B | 80–89 |
C | 70–79 |
D | 60–69 |
F | 0–59 |
After completing the course, you will receive a grade report that gives your percentage and your letter grade for the course.
Getting Started Resources (Canvas and Other Resources)
View the content below to learn more about each of these elements and how they work in your Mizzou Academy Canvas course.
Academic Integrity
Our academic integrity policy at Mizzou Academy is based on our values of ethical behavior, learning, and giving all stakeholders the benefit of the doubt. Collaboration, research, and technical literacy are vital 21st-century skills when combined with academic integrity.
Definitions
Mizzou Academy's academic integrity policy is aligned with the University of Missouri’s academic integrity policy. The definitions of what constitutes "cheating" and "plagiarism"are posted on the Provost’s Advising Council’s webpage which can be found here: https://advising.missouri.edu/policies/academic-integrity.
Issues Involving Violations of Academic Integrity
If, when completing any of your assignments or exams for this course, you are found to have demonstrated cheating or plagiarism as defined above, this is a violation of academic integrity. At your teacher's discretion, violations of academic integrity may be subject to either or both of the following actions:
- receiving a zero for the assignment or exam
- receiving an F for the course
Accessibility
If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.
About Exams at Mizzou Academy*
*This section describes the policies of exams at Mizzou Academy. This section only applies if you have exams in your course. See the section above to see if you have exams.
ABOUT EXAMS
Your exams are online. It is your responsibility to schedule your exams.
During exams, unless otherwise noted, you are not allowed to navigate away from the exam or use any other resources. If you deviate from the exam guidelines without proper prior permission, it is considered cheating on an exam.
SCHEDULING EXAMS
Global Courses
Mizzou Academy values fair testing and assessment to determine that students master essential course concepts and skills. During a proctored exam, tests are supervised by an impartial individual (a proctor) to help ensure that all exams maintain academic integrity. You will need to use a Mizzou Academy approved proctor. Please see the Exam Proctoring webpage for more information.
- Choose a proctor and make arrangements for taking the exam.
- At least 2 weeks prior to taking your exam, submit your proctor information to Mizzou Academy
- You will be sent an email notice indicating if your chosen proctor has been approved or denied.
- Arrive at your proctor’s testing site at the scheduled time with a photo ID. At testing time, you will log into your Mizzou Academy account and select the exam for your proctor to access and administer.
Global Classroom Courses
If you are taking a global classroom course, work with your local teacher to identify your date of the exam and how you will be proctored. You do not need to request an exam date with the above form.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR EXAMS
- Complete and review all assignments.
- Review the learning objectives; make sure you can accomplish them.
- Be prepared to explain any key terms and concepts.
- Review all the lessons, exercises, and study questions.
- Review any feedback and/or comments on your assignments and previous exams; look up answers to any questions you missed.
Additional Course Policies and links
**Not applicable to World Language courses.
Canvas and Technical Support
Canvas is where course content, grades, and communication will reside for this course.
- courses.mizzouk12.missouri.edu
- This course is mobile-friendly. Download the mobile apps on your iOS, Android device.
- Getting Started with Canvas
- View the Getting Started Canvas Guides.
- For Canvas, Passwords, or any other computer-related technical support create a ticket in Canvas or contact Mizzou Academy Support.
- How to Get Help in Canvas
- Mizzou AcademySupport Phone: +1 855 256-4975
- Tiger Portal login - https://education.missouri.edu/mizzou-academy/
- Mizzou Academy Email - MizzouAcademy@missouri.edu