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    Catch the Mistake for Class Discourse and Productive Perseverance

    We’ve all been there, a student brings you their attempt at a problem, and they ask you to find what they did wrong. You review it, can’t seem to locate the mistake, and instead pull out a clean sheet of paper and say “let’s start from the top and...

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    Teaching Adam Smith in AP® U.S. Government and Politics

    With the revised AP U.S. Government and Politics Course and Exam Description, teachers will notice the addition of the core principles from the...

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    Where Does Gettysburg Address Belong in AP® Government?

    The addition of the Gettysburg Address to the AP U.S. Government and Politics required foundational documents is one of the most meaningful changes...

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    From Passage to Performance: Using Rich Literary Texts in ELA

    Join Connections: Literature consultant Laura Kebart to learn how rich literary texts can drive deeper reading and stronger writing. You’ll get...

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    AP® Language: Current Events Analysis Lesson

    People often receive information from a variety of sources that present events differently. In this activity, students will strengthen their ability...

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    Teaching Federalist No. 39

    The addition of Federalist No. 39 to the AP U.S. Government and Politics curriculum is a welcome change for teachers looking to deepen student...

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    But What Does It Do? Rhetorical Analysis with David Jolliffe

    Dr. David Jolliffe walked through the origins of his widely shared rhetorical framework, how he teaches it today, and why every rhetorical analysis...

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    How to Teach Rhetorical Analysis: Jolliffe's Rhetorical Framework

    I’ve chosen a tired metaphor for this, but it really does work (and is less ominous than the first one that came to mind: icebergs). Picture a duck...

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    The EBQ: Scaffolds and Strategies for AP® Psychology Students

    AP Psychology is entering its third year of the revised Course and Exam Description (CED). Here’s a breakdown of each part of the Evidence-Based...

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