Course Syllabus
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Course Description
Part B of our Grade 7 Language Arts course uses the novel “Wonder” as a jumping off point to explore themes of active kindness, family, friendship, courage, identity, and principles. This course takes an integrated approach to genre studies, using the novel as well as poetry, nonfiction writing, visuals, and song lyrics to explore these themes and to analyze the use of literary devices. Students will continue to use active reading strategies to understand, enjoy, and respond to literature and develop creative and critical thinking skills. Honing writing skills through practice with vocabulary, grammar and active engagement in the writing process is another important part of this course.
Required Materials
Here are the required readings for this semester. 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 2 |
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LESSON |
TITLE |
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1-5 |
BOOK: Wonder (R.J. Palacio) |
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6D |
How One Unkind Moment Gave Way to ‘Wonder’ (NPR Staff) |
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7C |
Puting Good Deeds in Headlines May Not Be so Good (Tovia Smith) |
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7C |
Five Reasons Why Being Kind Makes You Feel Good-According to Science (Jo Cutler and Robin Banerjee) |
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7C |
Eagle Poem (Joe Harjo) |
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8B |
The Sit-in Movement (USHistory.org) |
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8B |
HeForShe Gender Equality is Your Issue, Too (Emma Watson) |
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8B |
Marley Dias: The 13-Year Old Author Who Made a Difference (Barrett Smith) |
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8B |
How to Climb a Mountain (Maya Stein) |
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9B |
The Chicano Movement (Jessica McBirney) |
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9B |
The First Time John Lewis and I Integrated the Buses (Bernard Lafayette Jr.) |
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9B |
This is Not a Small Voice (Sonia Sanchez) |
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 consists of 50 multiple-choice, 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 consists of 50 multiple-choice, 2 points each. As part of your exam, you will turn in a project (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 |
|---|---|
| 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.