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Syllabus ENGLISH 11B

Mizzou Academy

Welcome

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Course Overview

11th grade English B continues our look at American Literature starting with just after the Civil War, working through movements on Regionalism, Realism, Modernism, all the way through to contemporary literature.  We will also spend considerable time reading "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller in the second half of the course.  Throughout the course, you will strengthen your skills in reading poetry, nonfiction, and short fiction, with work on literary skills, vocabulary, and grammar with multiple opportunities to write in response to what you are reading.

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  • Use active reading strategies to read fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and historical documents.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 context of literature as well as grade level appropriate words.
  • Read and analyze a wide array of American Literature, analyzing similarities and differences throughout.

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

A complete, unabridged version of "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller is required for this course. There are many versions available both new and used, paperback and hardback, but here are the versions we recommend (available in paperback or Kindle eBook edition):

  • "The Crucible: A Play in Four Acts" by Arthur Miller, Penguin Classics, ISBN: 978-0142437339

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. The class code is available in the Resources module.

Speakers or a pair of headphones (headphones preferred) would be beneficial for reviewing videos.

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.

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, 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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