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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...
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...
Censorship, Self-Censorship, and the AP® Literature Classroom
Think about the last time you decided not to teach a particular book.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...