AP Language & Composition Support

Section #1039 & 1039.2

 

Although the focus for this class is AP Language, students enrolled in AP Literature may also attend and receive support here. 

 

Location 

Online

 

Instructor 

Teresa Matranga

Please review the CWCS Master Class Syllabus that will be used in the Parent/Student Orientation course. 

 

Class Time: 1-2 PM

Office Hours: Tuesdays, 2-3 PM

 

Class Dates

• Semester 1 - First Class Meeting, Tuesday, August 17, 2021
  • Last Day to Add or Drop is 9/3/21 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)
• Semester 2 - First Class Meeting, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 
  • Last Day to Add or Drop is 1/14/22 (Students will be charged the full price of the course         if dropping the class after this deadline.)

 

Instructor Information

I have worked for Connecting Waters Charter School for 20 years. For most of those 20 years I have been the English Department Chair/English Specialist. I have taught online classes for more than 10 years, including English 7, 8, a-g English 9, Ap Literature & Composition and AP Language and Composition, My Access Writing, and Expository Reading & Writing. I am also a mentor for the schools Speech & Debate Club and the newly formed Creative Writing Club. I help coordinate the annual Spelling Bee.     

 

Communication

Communication between students & instructor will be made using the Canvas email feature. Instructor will respond to student emails within 24 hours. 

Parents and ESs email me at: tmatranga@cwcharter.org.  I will respond within 24 hours.

            

CWCS’s AP Language & Composition Support offers students the opportunity to receive one-on-one & group feedback for their AP Language & Composition course. 

 

Course Overview

Students can receive support for all aspects of AP Language or AP Literature “as they encounter rigorous coursework,” including understanding prompts, essay genres & original writing, testing, AP rescources, multiple choice questions, and homework help.  

 

Prerequisites  

Students must be enrolled in an AP Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition course.                                                                                                                                     

Curriculum  

The student’s AP course.

 

Materials 

• Working external headset with mic or computer mic (computer speakers may not work successfully with the Canvas setup). Class is much more engaging if students can talk in class using their mic. Suggested:  Office Depot Logitech Clear-Chat 

 

Technology Requirements

• Reliable Internet access
• Canvas Login link: https://cwcs.instructure.com/login/canvas 

 

Student Resource 

AP Central College Board for Students

 

Grading

This is a tutoring / support class. No grade is given. There is no final.

 

Weekly Pacing Guide 

There is no weekly pacing guide as this is a tutoring / support class and is guided by the students' questions and AP support needs.

 

Resource Information for Parents & Students 2021 - 2022: 

Semester 1

Aug. 11: First day of school for fall semester (Wed.)

Aug.  17: First day this class meets (Tues). 

Sept. 6: NO CLASS: Labor Day (Mon.)

Nov. 11: NO CLASS: Veteran’s Day (Thurs.)

Nov. 19 - 26: NO CLASS: Thanksgiving Break 

Nov 29 - Dec 3:  Last class sessions this week

 

Semester 2

Jan. 3: First day of school for spring semester (Mon.) - Classes start

Jan. 17: NO CLASS: MLK Holiday

Feb. 18 - 21: NO CLASS: President’s Day Observance

March 18-25: NO CLASSES THIS WEEK: SPRING BREAK

May 2 - 6: Last class session this week

May 10 Final Project

May 20: Last day of school