Course Syllabus

Syllabus English 11A

University of Missouri

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  We will spend a lot of time on active reading strategies for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and historical documents.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  • Use active reading strategies to read fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and historical documents.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 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.

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
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:

Grading Scale
Grade Percentage
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.

Canvas and Technical Support

Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.