AP English IV
Class Calendar
Course Overview
Students should expect from the course the following:
Deep, critical thinking in preparation for college work
Rigorous, relevant, and challenging assignments
Writing in all modes to begin to more fully develop the ability to write persuasively and analytically
Project based learning in which students apply their skills in order to create original products
Opportunities to CREATE, COLLABORATE, and COMMUNICATE
Syllabus
Required Class Materials
Charged iPad or laptop
Independent reading book
Folder to hold papers
Current class texts
Google Classroom
Westlake High School utilizes the Google Classroom platform to share classroom resources, many assignments, and assessment preparation materials to students. WHS students will receive a classroom code to access these materials, submit assignments, and track any missing work.Â
Resources for Reading
Students will have a significant amount of choice in what they read this year because of our independent reading program and choice novel study units. There is no official AP Literature book list from College Board, but below are some links to great places to begin browsing books. We will also discuss book recommendations in class throughout the year.
Goodreads List of Popular AP Literature Books Albert.io AP Literature Recommendations
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