Language Arts

Mr. Tracy Schnacker, Chairperson
tschnack@topeka.k12.ks.us 
1 and 4 Plans
Fr. English, Honors Fr. English, College Prep, AP English, Senior Comp
Ms. Melanie Ralston
mralston@topeka.k12.ks.us 
5 and 6
Plans
Freshman English, Forensics, Speech
Mr. Matt Baer
mbaer@topeka.k12.ks.us
7 and 8 Plans
Creative Writing , Soph English, Sr. Comp
Ms. Maureen Cummins
mcummins@topeka.k12.ks.us 
5 and 6 Plans
Literacy Workshop, Mythology
Mr. Shon Daniels sdaniel@topeka.k12.ks.us
7 and 8 Plans
Soph English, Junior English, Senior Comp, Mythology
Mr. Leroy Dagg
adagg@topeka.k12.ks.us
5
Plan
Soph English
Ms. Kristine Dekat
kdekat@topeka.k12.ks.us
1 and 6 Plans
Journalism, Photojournalism, Newspaper, Yearbook, Soph English

Ms. Kathleen McCoy
kmccoy@topeka.k12.ks.us

1 and 2 Plans Fr. English, Literacy Workshop
Mr. Ryan McCoy
rmccoy@topeka.k12.ks.us
1 and 2
Plans
Fr. English, Acting I and II
Mr. Keith Newbery
knewbery@topeka.k12.ks.us   
2 and 3 Plans
Honors Jr. English, Creative Writing I & II, Soph English, World Lit, English 10
Mr. Mike Werner
mwerner@topeka.k12.ks.us
6 and 7 Plans
Sports Lit, Jr. English, Contemporary Literature
Mr. Corey Wilson
cwilson2@topeka.k12.ks.us   
2 and 3 Plans
Jr. English, TV Production I & II

Departmental News

Players

Stephanie Baxter Patty Carrillo
Corey Collie Julie Edmonds
Aaron Holt Braxton Hunt
L. J. Kemper Damian Padilla
Alex Rankin Michael Rogenmoser
Noura Saadi Kelsey Scrinopskie
Kevin Simons Bella Waugh
Ellie West Alex Wilson

 

Helpful Links

Lincoln Library of Sports Champions-
http://www.factcite.com/
Username: twest
Password: chargers

Purdue University Online Writing Lab-
This site offers grammar tips and more than 100 documents on topics ranging from ESL to proper MLA style for research paper writers. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

Online English Grammar-
Get grammar help. Verbs, noun, reflexive pronouns, interrogative adverbs, and MUCH more.
http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/index.cfm

Merriam-Webster Online-
Look up a definition, pronunciation, etymology, spelling, or usage point. http://www.m-w.com/

Grammar Lady-
Handle the toughest English language problems. Find some spelling rules to follow, advice on choosing a dictionary, and a guide on how to stamp out bad grammar. http://www.grammarlady.com/

Elements of Style-
The practice of composition is combined with the study of literature. http://www.bartleby.com/strunk/

PAL: Perspectives in American Literature, a Research and Reference Guide-
Includes annotated links to notable Web sites, brief essays on major themes and issues, bibliographies, and critical discussion questions.
http://www.csustan.edu/english/reuben/pal/table.html

Web Grammar-
Provides the user with information on grammar, writing, style, academic research and Web development. It links to much more than just grammar sites. http://www.webgrammar.com/

Guide to Grammar and Writing
This is a helpful overview of both grammar and writing, and questions can be sent to the site.
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar

Reading Rants
This site offers lists of suggested reading for young adults.
http://www.readingrants.org/

 

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