English 11 Semester 2

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Course Description

This course will introduce students to various forms of American literature written during the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. Students will explore more about the complexity of relationships through this literature while having the opportunity to reflect on the relationships in their own lives. Media projects will enhance this understanding! Students will study a variety of authors including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Emily Dickinson, E.E.Cummings, O.Henry, Willa Cather and Kate Chopin. The novel, The Great Gatsby, will be read and studied. As students study poetry, they will connect the format and content of poetry to current music. The short story unit will allow students the opportunity to read about different types of relationships and make the connection of these to their own lives. For writing, students will explore various forms of research-based writing including compare-contrast and argumentative types of writing. Better understanding the format of these types of writing will help in preparation for the writing component of the current SAT.

• Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for all diplomas

Course Goals

Upon completion of the course, students will…

• cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly as well as inferences and interpretations drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
• analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g. where the story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).
• analyze the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in works of literature including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices (e.g. imagery, allegory and symbolism) on meaning and tone (e.g. how the language evokes a sense of time and place;  how it sets a formal or informal tone).
• initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups and teacher led) on grade appropriate topics, texts and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing personal ideas clearly and persuasively.
• stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned debate and exchange of ideas by referring to specific evidence from materials under study and additional research and resources.
• create engaging presentations that make strategic use of digital media (e.g. textual, graphical, audio, visual and interactive elements) to add interest and understanding of findings, reasoning and evidence.
• apply the writing process to plan and develop; draft; revise using appropriate reference materials; rewrite; try a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience; and edit to produce and strengthen writing that is clear and coherent.
• conduct short as well as more sustained research assignments and tasks to build knowledge about the research process and the topic under study.  Formulate and inquiry question, and refine and narrow the focus as research evolves.  Gather relevant information from multiple types of authoritative sources, using advanced searches effectively, and annotate sources.  Assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose and audience.  Synthesize and integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas.  Avoid plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and follow a standard format (e.g. MLA, APA) for citation.  Present information, choosing from a variety of formats.
• demonstrate command of English grammar and usage focusing on - pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, phrases, clauses, usage, capitalization, punctuation and spelling.

Indiana Academic Standards

• Language Arts Grades 11-12

Units of Instruction

• Unit 1 Introduction
• Unit 2 Research
• Unit 3 Novel The Great Gatsby
• Unit 4 Poetry
• Unit 5 Short Story
• Unit 6 Argumentative Writing

Grading/Evaluation

Indiana Online does not assign letter grades, grant credit for courses, nor issue transcripts or diplomas. A final score reported as a percentage of total points earned will be sent to students upon completion of a course. Your school of record can also access this score within the Student Information System, Genius. The final score will be shown as a percentage in Canvas and Genius. The student’s school of record will determine the letter grade based on their specific grading scale.

Students must complete at least 70% of the course and take all parts of the final exam(s) to have a score reported to their school of record. Failure to meet these requirements will result in a score of 0 reported to the school of record.

Assessments

Online assessments consist of formative and summative assessments represented by computer-graded multiple choice, teacher-graded writing assignments including hands-on projects, model building and other forms of authentic assessments. The course includes the following assessments

• 5 Discussions
• 10 Assignments
• 17 Quizzes

Teacher Contact Response Time

Students can use email or the private message system within Genius or Canvas to access highly qualified teachers when they need teacher assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside Canvas. The Teacher Information page of their course may describe additional communication options.

The teacher will respond to student inquiries (email, text, call) within one business day. Assignments will be graded and posted within two business days.

Expectations for Academic Conduct 

Student Handbook 

It is your responsibility to read the student handbook to understand all aspects of taking an online course including expectations for academic conduct. Contact your teacher if you have any questions. 

Assistance for Students with Accommodations

Indiana Online supports an inclusive learning environment for all students. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that hinder your full participation, such as inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos and podcasts, reasonable accommodations can be arranged.

Technology

Technology Requirements 

Students will require a computer device with headphones, a microphone, webcam, up-to-date Chrome Web Browser, and access to YouTube. Please review the Indiana Online’s Technology Requirements.

Technical Skills Needed 

Basic technology skills necessary to locate and share information and files as well as interact with others in a Learning Management System (LMS), include the ability to

• download, edit, save, convert, and upload files
• download and install software
• use a messaging service similar to email
• communicate with others in online discussion or message boards, following basic rules of netiquette
• open attachments shared in messages
• create, save, and submit files in commonly used word processing program formats and as a PDF
• save a file as a .pdf
• copy and paste and format text using your mouse, keyboard, or an html editor’s toolbar menu
• insert images or links into a file
• search for information within a document using Ctrl+F or Command+F keyboard shortcuts
• work in multiple browser windows and tabs simultaneously
• activate a microphone or webcam on your device, and record and upload or link audio and/or video files
• use presentation and graphics programs
• follow an online pacing guide or calendar of due dates
• use spell-check, citation editors, and tools commonly provided in word processing tool menus
• create and maintain usernames and passwords

Technical Questions?  Please contact the Indiana Online Helpdesk.