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English 11 Semester A

Course Description:

English/Language Arts is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English language. In English 11, Semester A, you will study a variety of techniques to improve your reading comprehension and writing skills. The instruction covers many types of writing: creative, descriptive, expository, narrative, and persuasive. In this course, you will read and analyze different genres in literature with an emphasis on American literary movements overtime. You will also complete writing activities to evaluate literary works with regards to literary techniques, form, and theme.

Course Details:

Course Title (District): English 11 Semester A
Course Title (NCES SCED) : English/Language Arts III (11th grade)
Course Provider : Genesee ISD
Content Provided By : Edmentum Inc.
Online Instructor Provided By : Edmentum Inc.
Standards Addressed : Common Core State Standards, Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations, Michigan High School Content Expectations
Alignment Document : https://auth.edmentum.com/elf/login
Academic Terms : Semester, Open Entry / Open Exit
NCES SCED Code : 01003
Subject Area : English Language and Literature
Course Identifier : English/Language Arts III (11th grade)
Course Level : High School (Secondary)
Available Credit : 0.5
Sequence : 1 of 2

How To Enroll:

Enrollment Website : https://slp.michiganvirtual.org/PublicWelcome.aspx
Email : [email protected]
Phone : (888) 889-2840

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Additional Course Information:

Additional Cost: $0.0

Additional Cost Description: none

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:*Recognize different perspectives of the American identity in literature*Analyze the historical and cultural significance of literature from the Revolutionaryperiod*Analyze seminal American texts from the Revolutionary period*Identify and examine literary techniques used in romantic literature*Identify and examine characteristics of theme and form in early American poetry*Analyze the emergence and thematic elements of gothic literature*Examine the historical and cultural significance of transcendentalist literature*Evaluate the characteristics and common themes of narratives of enslaved people*Evaluate the emergence of the realist period and its literature*Analyze how authors use complex characters and other literary elements for effect inrealist literature*Analyze elements of form and theme in nineteenth-century poetry*Evaluate naturalist literature and analyze elements of structure and purpose in writing

NSQ National Standards for Quality Online Courses: Third Edition (2019)

Rating Comments
A1. A course overview and syllabus are included in the online course Fully Met
A2. Minimum computer skills and digital literacy skills expected of the learner are clearly stated.* Fully Met
A3. The instructor’s biographical information and information on how to communicate with the instructor are provided to learners and other stakeholders. Fully Met
A4. Learner expectations and policies are clearly stated and readily accessible within the introductory material of the course. Fully Met
A5. Minimum technology requirements for the course are clearly stated, and information on how to obtain the technologies is provided.* Fully Met
A6. Grading policies and practices are clearly defined in accordance with course content learning expectations. Fully Met
A7. The online course provides a clear description or link to the technical support offered and how to obtain it.* Fully Met
A8. Learners are offered an orientation prior to the start of the online course. Fully Met

Rating Comments
B1. The online course objectives or competencies are measurable and clearly state what the learner will be able to demonstrate as a result of successfully completing the course.* Fully Met
B2. The online course expectations are consistent with course-level objectives or competencies, are representative of the structure of the course, and are clearly stated. Fully Met
B3. The online course content is aligned with accepted state and/or other accepted content standards, where applicable.* Fully Met
B4. Digital literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum.* Fully Met
B5. Supplemental learning resources and related instructional materials are available to support and enrich learning and are aligned to the specific content being delivered.* Fully Met
B6. The online course content and supporting materials reflect a culturally diverse perspective that is free of bias.* Fully Met
B7. The online course materials (e.g., textbooks, primary source documents, OER) that support course content standards are accurate and current. Fully Met
B8. The online course is free of adult content and avoids unnecessary advertisements.* Fully Met
B9. Copyright and licensing status for any third-party content is appropriately cited and easily found. Fully Met
B10. Documentation and other support materials are available to support effective online course facilitation.* Fully Met
Rating Comments
C1. The online course design includes activities that guide learners toward promoting ownership of their learning and self-monitoring. Fully Met
C2. The online course’s content and learning activities promote the achievement of the stated learning objectives or competencies. Fully Met
C3. The online course is organized by units and lessons that fall into a logical sequence. Fully Met
C4. The online course content is appropriate to the reading level of the intended learners.* Fully Met
C5. The online course design includes introductory assignments or activities to engage learners within the first week of the course. Fully Met
C6. The online course provides learners with multiple learning paths as appropriate, based on learner needs, that engage learners in a variety of ways. Fully Met
C7. The online course provides regular opportunities for learner-learner interaction. Fully Met
C8. The online course design provides opportunities for learner-instructor interaction, including opportunities for regular feedback about learner progress.* Fully Met
C9. Online course instructional materials and resources present content in an effective, engaging, and appropriate manner.* Fully Met
Rating Comments
D1. Learner assessments are linked to stated course, unit, or lesson-level objectives or competencies. Fully Met
D2. Valid course assessments measure learner progress toward mastery of content. Fully Met
D3. Assessment practices provide routine and varied opportunities for self-monitoring and reflection of learning.* Fully Met
D4. Assessment materials provide the learner with the flexibility to demonstrate mastery in a variety of ways.* Fully Met
D5. Rubrics that clearly define expectations for varied levels of proficiency are created and shared with learners.* Fully Met
Rating Comments
E1. Online course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view.* Fully Met
E2. The online course design facilitates readability.* Fully Met
E3. The online course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.* Fully Met
E4. Course multimedia facilitate ease of use.* Fully Met
E5. Vendor accessibility statements are provided for all technologies required in the course.* Fully Met
Rating Comments
F1. Educational tools ensure learner privacy and maintain confidentiality of learner information in accordance with local, state, and national laws for learner data. Fully Met
F2. The online course tools support the learning objectives or competencies.* Fully Met
F3. The online course provides options for the instructor to adapt learning activities to accommodate learners’ needs and preferences.* Fully Met
F4. The course allows instructors to control the release of content.* Fully Met
F5. The course provides the necessary technical functionality to score and record assessments and calculate earned course points or grades.* Fully Met
Rating Comments
G1. The online course uses multiple methods and sources of input for assessing course effectiveness. Fully Met
G2. The online course is reviewed to ensure that the course is current. Fully Met
G3. The online course is updated on a continuous improvement cycle for effectiveness based on the findings from ongoing reviews. Fully Met

Review Conducted By: Quality Matters
Date of Review: 07/08/2022

Unit 1: American Literature Through the Eighteenth Century Unit 2: The Early and Mid-Nineteenth Century: Romanticism Unit 3: The Late Nineteenth Century: Realism and Naturalism
Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends Random Draw Date Enrollment Drop Date Course Starts Course Ends # of Seats Course Fee Potential Additional Costs
Open Entry / Open Exit 08/01/2024 07/31/2025 100 $300 $0
Drop Policy Completion Policy Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends
K-5: Grace period of 30 calendar days after enrollment. Course cost will be charged in full if student not withdrawn from classes by day 31. 6-12: Grace period of 14 calendar days after enrollment. Course cost will be charged in full if student not withdrawn from class by day 15. EdOptions Academy teachers will grade submitted activities within 72 business hours. Grading will be aligned to the rubrics to ensure consistency and high expectations. Feedback will be specific and detailed with the purpose of enhancing student outcomes. The final grade will be comprised of all Mastery Tests, Discussions, Unit Tests, and the End of Semester Test. The End of Semester Test will be weighted at 20% of the Final Grade. The remaining 80% will be divided among the other course activities. Students may take the EOS a second time after remediation to improve their score. Students may submit course work to improve their mastery up to the end of their enrollment time in the course. 6-12: 4-week extensions are available for $50 per enrollment (maximum 2 extensions per 18-week enrollment). 6-12: 2-week extensions are available for $25 per enrollment (maximum 2 extensions per 9-week enrollment). Open Entry / Open Exit 08/01/2024 07/31/2025
Teachers are expected to answer questions, grade assignments, and provide feedback to students within 24 hours. Almost all questions will be answered within a few hours, but 24 hours should be the maximum response time. Additionally, teachers are required to check email from students once over the weekend. Teachers will also make phone calls or send text messages to students to help facilitate successful completion of the course. Students and parents are expected to respond when teachers contact them with questions or concerns.
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