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Syllabus English 10B

Mizzou Academy

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Course Description

Welcome to English 10B! 

This 10th grade English course builds on the skills introduced in English 10A. 

The course is first and foremost founded on the readings which range from staged dramas to short stories and poetry to informational articles and essays. You will be guided through these readings with activities that allow you to practice by sharing your thoughts about the readings and then receiving feedback to confirm what you know, to grow your learning, and to help you prepare you for quizzes and exams. There will be regular work on vocabulary and grammar, as well as writing assignments or presentations to showcase your skills and knowledge. 

Our hope is that you find the work enjoyable and easy to manage, that you feel supported, and that you are able to learn and grow! 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. identify the elements of drama.
  2. analyze elements of staging a drama, such as audience seating, stage directions, set design, dialogue, and monologue/soliloquy.  
  3. interpret plot and theme in selected dramas: The Tragedy of Julius Caesar and Antigone.
  4. identify signature features of literary tragedy, such as the arc of the tragic plot and the traits of a tragic hero.
  5. use literary terms to identify devices, styles, and rhetorical strategies in selected readings.
  6. apply critical reading strategies to interpret and analyze selected nonfiction essays and short stories.
  7. express with confidence and clarity your original thoughts about and reactions to selected readings.
  8. demonstrate critical reading skills on multiple-choice quizzes and exams.
  9. write a complete, cohesive argument essay that demonstrates your understanding of literary tragedy.
  10. create a poster that demonstrates your understanding of visual design to express key ideas, plot points, and symbolism in a play.
  11. write complete, cohesive analysis essay that demonstrates your ability to compare and contrast foil characters in a drama.
  12. write a complete, cohesive reflective essay about a meaningful change that you have experienced in your own life.
  13. deliver an original speech on what courage means to you. 
  14. conduct research to find credible evidence and examples that support your positions.
  15. cite research sources responsibly and properly.

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

All reading materials are contained within the course.  To view some materials, you may be required to create a free student account with CommonLit.org (Links to an external site.) using the class code that is available in the Resources module.

Technical Requirements

The most up-to-date requirements can be found here: 

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

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).

  • Objective-based exams: These exams give you the opportunity to showcase what you have learned and demonstrate it through multiple choice and matching questions.

  • 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 assignments and exams.

Points Distribution
Source Available Points
Assignments 300 (29%) 
Quizzes 150 (14%) 
Exams 600 (57%)
Total 1050

 

Grading Scale
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.

 

Course Summary:

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