Before students begin writing full rhetorical analysis essays, they need to understand the kinds of texts they will encounter on the AP Language and Composition Exam. This lesson introduces students to the rhetorical situation by having them closely...
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As the school year reaches its midpoint, many AP Literature teachers find themselves asking the same questions: How are my students really doing with...
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...
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...
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...
For many students, the most intimidating part of an AP® Social Studies exam isn’t the content—it’s the rubric.
Assessments are only as powerful as what we do with the results.
When the test results come in, teachers face the same key question: Now what? Turning diagnostic data into targeted instruction can seem...
In the previous blog posts of this series, I shared how I’ve transformed my English classroom into a collaborative space where students aren’t just...
Imagine your classroom transformed into a gallery, a science exposition, or a stoyy-telling stage, where students proudly display their work while...
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