English I Pre-AP
Plan for Online Learning
Mrs. Cannon's English I Pre-AP Classes
Welcome! I am excited to work with you this year. This is my 11th year teaching at Westlake, but my 1st year teaching English 1 Pre-AP. My undergraduate (UT) and graduate (UVA) work were in English, however, and I have worked in Writing Centers, worked on writing/applications as a side-gig, and edited several books. I look forward to sharing my experiences and working with the English 1 Pre-AP Team. See you 1st, 2nd, or 3rd period!
Please see the syllabus and supply list below.
Syllabus
Class Calendar
Our week's work will be written on the whiteboard grid in the classroom, and the google doc Lesson Calendar is linked here. This is a living document that will be updated as changes occur through out the semester, and all changes will be announced in class and updated on the side board as well.
The Lesson Calendar lists what we do in class every day; when we have quizzes, essays, and tests; when we have projects; what the homework is; and it also includes schedule details like Pep Rallies, State/AP Testing Days, Early Release Days, Exam Schedules, and No Homework nights, etc. so it is a pretty useful resource.
Required Class Materials
- your school-issued iPad
- your charger OR a USB-to-Lightning charge cable for personal use
- current reading materials
- a binder/organizer
- a writer's notebook (not spiral-bound, journal-bound composition notebook)
- loose-leaf notebook paper
- blue & black pens, colored pens or pencils, and 4+ colors of highlighters
- dry erase marker(s) for personal use on the hanging whiteboards
- Post-It notes (1 package any color) OR any size lined index cards (1 package)
- 2 boxes of kleenex (please bring @ the start of each semester)
These supplies are required daily in class, and failure to arrive equipped for class will impact student performance. At times, other supplies may also be required and advanced notice will be given so that you can acquire them.
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.
Additional Resources
Any additional resources will be shared below.