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 poetry? How can I help them move past frustration and into deeper understanding before the exam? In this webinar, Perfection Learning brings together experienced AP educators to tackle those challenges head-on.

Hosted by Dr. Brandon Abdon, former Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for AP English at the College Board and author of Perfection Learning’s AMSCO AP Literature and AP Language coursebooks, this session focuses on practical, classroom-ready strategies for helping students “get” poetry and grow more confident in their analysis. Brandon is joined by Meg Neville, an AP Literature teacher, National Board Certified Teacher, National Writing Project consultant, AP Exam Reader and Table Leader, and published poet, who brings both classroom insight and a writer’s perspective to the conversation.

Together, they explore how teachers can use the midpoint of the year as an opportunity to reset, refine instruction, and reengage students with poetry in meaningful ways without overwhelming them. Designed specifically for AP Literature teachers, this session offers strategies you can use immediately to support student growth and confidence as the exam approaches.

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