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Using Art to Teach Historical Thinking Skills: Introducing the 4 C's
One of the best days I’ve ever had in the classroom is when we look at art.
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Creating Text Messages to Reflect Rhetorical Situation Activity
Lesson Overview This assignment is designed to help students think critically about how we use rhetoric in everyday communication—specifically...
Measuring Up: From Winter Data to Spring Growth Plans
As winter benchmarking wraps up, teachers face the question: now what? The data is in, but turning numbers into meaningful spring growth plans is...
AP English: Getting Poetry—and Getting Better at It
As the school year reaches its midpoint, many AP Literature teachers find themselves asking the same questions: How are my students really doing with...
From the Courtroom to the Classroom: Teaching Supreme Court Cases in AP U.S. History
One of the personal stories I frequently share with my students is how I nearly became a lawyer. I majored in political science and philosophy in...
Midyear Reading Conferences That Actually Change Student Habits
We know who finishes books in two days and who avoids them altogether. We know which students rely on plot summary, which struggle with stamina, and...
Beyond The Essay: Creative Ways to Use DBQs in the AP Classroom
When most teachers—and students—think about a DBQ, they think about writing. And yes, writing the full essay is essential. But if that’s all we ever...
Cracking the Rubrics: Demystifying AP Social Studies Scoring for Students
For many students, the most intimidating part of an AP® Social Studies exam isn’t the content—it’s the rubric.
From Scores to Action: Turning Diagnostic Results into Daily Routines
Assessments are only as powerful as what we do with the results.
From Scores to Action: Turning Diagnostic Results into Daily Routines
When the test results come in, teachers face the same key question: Now what? Turning diagnostic data into targeted instruction can seem...