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Syllabus English 12A

Mizzou Academy 

Welcome

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Course Overview

12th grade English builds on everything you've learned in the past about reading and interpreting literature as well as language and writing.  In 12th grade, there is a major focus on British Literature.  In this first half of the course, we will follow the timeline from Anglo-Saxon literature with "Beowulf" all the way up to Shakespeare's "Macbeth."  We will spend a lot of time on active reading strategies for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and historical documents.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 analysis of the readings.

Course Objectives

Upon the conclusion of this course, the students will be able to

  • Read, understand, and analyze various readings in British Literature including specific work on literary devices, theme, and meaning.
  • Write paragraphs and essays in response to prompts that show an understanding of readings, literary devices, and major themes.
  • Be able to answer questions regularly regarding the events in the readings, literary devices used, and the major themes within the readings.

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.

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.

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 600
Total 1050

You will be able to see your exam percentage in the "Exams" column in your gradebook.

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.

Course Summary:

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