Every May, AP readers hear the same refrain: “The sophistication point is a unicorn.” But that’s not quite right. Unicorns don’t exist. The sophistication point does. It’s elusive, yes—but it shows up often enough to remind us that it’s real and...
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It’s a comment I hear from teachers everywhere I go. No matter what size of school or district or the AP “passing” rates of the students, it’s the...
The first days of any AP® English course are less about handing out a syllabus and more about laying a foundation: telling students what is expected...
If you've ever worked with students who struggle with reading—or experienced that struggle yourself—you’ve likely seen it firsthand: the hesitation,...
Congratulations—or maybe condolences? You just found out you are teaching an Advanced Placement® (AP) English class next year. Whether it’s AP...
Ask a teenager how they feel about reading, and you’ll likely get an eye roll, a groan, or a halfhearted, “I don’t like books.”
Dr. Brandon Abdon and special guest Timm Freitas (The Garden of English) discuss last-minute strategies for the 2025 AP Language and Composition...
Dr. Brandon Abdon is joined by AP Lit expert Susan Barber to discuss last minute strategies for preparing your students for the AP exam.
Most AP English teachers recognize that the multiple-choice questions assess skills and essential knowledge in composition and reading, but students...
The AP English exam can feel like a high-stakes challenge for students, and for teachers, preparing students to tackle the multiple-choice section...
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