English 4
Course Overview
Welcome to English 4!
Senior English provides an intensive study of analytical writing in which students will employ the stages of the composition process- prewriting, writing, and revision. The course also includes an in-depth study of British and other selected World literature with historical background, literary analysis, and outside reading assignments. Students will explore literature through discussion and writing.
Required Class Materials
Your school-issued iPad: updated, working, and charged for our daily use
an iPad charger for personal use
head phones for personal use during class
Required texts and/or ISR book
Binder/organizer for all distributed print materials
College ruled paper and pens (not neon or red, please)
Colorful highlighters (yellow, pink, green, blue, orange, purple)
Dry erase marker(s) for personal use on the hanging whiteboards
2 boxes of Kleenex (please- bring @ the start of each semester)
Choose a college-ruled notebook in the style you prefer OR it can be digital
At times, other supplies like markers, colored pencils, craft supplies, etc. may also be required and advanced notice will be given in class for anything that I cannot supply for the class.
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. Join code shared in class.
Class Calendars
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 and major grades, when we have projects, etc. 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.
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