Course Syllabus
Welcome
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Course Description
Our Grade 7 Language Arts course supports you as you develop as a reader, writer, thinker, speaker, and listener. This course takes an integrated approach to genre studies, giving you opportunities and skills to analyze narratives, poetry, essay, nonfiction writing, and visuals. In the second semester, you also will study a novel.
Our Grade 7 Language Arts course asks how we can use hope to overcome challenges, and how we can learn from each other to make a positive difference in our communities. You will use active reading strategies to understand, enjoy, and respond to literature; develop creative and critical thinking skills; experiment with multimedia and art activities, and use the writing process to write creative and analytical pieces.
Required Materials
Many readings in the course are available from CommonLit.org.
Here are the required readings for this semester. As mentioned, for resources located on the CommonLit website, you will need to log in/create an account and use the Mizzou Academy class code DGPWZ9. Materials not on CommonLit do not require a code since access is provided via various direct links on Canvas. The chart below serves as a comprehensive list of these readings, but also as a convenient quick reference for you throughout the course:
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SEVENTH GRADE - BOOKS AND READINGS - SEMESTER 1 |
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LESSON |
TITLE |
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1D |
Cinderella (Charles Perrault) |
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1F |
Coping Mechanisms (CommonLit Staff) |
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2B |
All Summer in a Day (Ray Bradbury) |
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2C |
Valentine for Ernest Mann (Naomi Shihab Nye) |
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2D |
The Best Way to Deal with Failure (Selin Malkoc) |
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3B |
Cinderella (Charles Perrualt)-see 1D |
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3B |
The Three Questions (Leo Tolstoy) |
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3C |
Mother to Son (Langston Hughes) |
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3D |
Why I Refuse to Say I Fight my Disability (Karin Hitselberger) |
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4B |
David and Goliath (The Book of Samuel) |
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4C |
Hope is a Thing with Feathers (Emily Dickinson) |
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4D |
How Autism Freed Me to Be Myself (Rosie King) |
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5B |
Thank you, M’am (Langston Hughes) |
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5C |
The Blind Men and the Elephant (John Godfred Saxe) |
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5D |
Dreams (Langston Hughes) |
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6C |
Snow White (The Brothers Grimm) |
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7B |
The Dinner Party (Mona Gardner) |
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7C |
Mountains (Rukiye Henderson) |
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7D |
Malala Yousafzai: A Normal Yet Powerful Girl (NPR Staff) |
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8B |
Sometimes a Dream Needs a Push (Walter Dean Myers) |
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8C |
It Couldn’t Be Done (Edgar Albert Guest) |
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8D |
Herd Behavior (CommonLit Staff) |
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9C |
Today (Matthew Miltenberg) |
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10C |
Charles (Shirley Jackson) |
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)
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.
Exams
Midterm Exam
The Midterm Exam is over Lessons 1-5. Your exam is 50 questions (2 points each). As part of your exam, you will also turn in a writing assignment (100 points).
Final Exam
The Final Exam is over Lessons 6-10. Your exam is 50 questions (2 points each). As part of your exam, you will also turn in a multimedia presentation (100 points).
The exams are not proctored, however, you are expected to follow these guidelines:
- Do not use online material, course material, or other notes to take the exam.
- Do not navigate away from the exam page during the exam.
- Complete the exam in one sitting.
One of the ways that Grade 8 is different from Grade 7 is that exams will be proctored, which means an adult will monitor you while you take your exams. If you would like to prepare for this more formal requirement now, you can work with your family or a teacher/tutor to arrange proctored-like exam conditions. For example, you could take the exam with a tutor, or in a library setting, or under formal conditions at home. If you can get some experience with these conditions in Grade 7, you may find it an easier transition to Grade 8 and beyond.
Grades
Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on assignments and exams.
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, unofficial transcripts will be available in the Tiger Portal. See this page for information on requesting official transcripts.
Canvas and Technical Support
Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.
- Access Canvas through the Tiger Portal https://mizzouacademy.missouri.edu/
- For assistance with Canvas, passwords, or other technical issues, submit a ticket by selecting Help from the Global Navigation menu on the left in Canvas. Additional information is provided in the following Canvas Guide: How do I get help with Canvas as a student?
- For questions about enrollment, access to courses, exam proctoring, or billing, contact our Support Services Team at (855) 256-4975 or mizzouacademy@missouri.edu.