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Writing Scenes Using Humans of New York
This lesson invites students to explore how effective storytelling can distill powerful emotions and experiences into brief, memorable scenes....
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Analyzing Rhetorical Context Through Internet Trends
In this lesson, students analyze the rhetorical situation surrounding viral social media challenges. Students will explore how these digital trends...
Building Confidence and Diminishing Anxiety For the AP® Lang Exam
As educators, we face a lot of criticism for “teaching to the test.” While our goal as AP Lang teachers is to help our students become great writers,...
Testimonials from the Trenches: Suggestions from Students Who Soared
Last year, several students in my AP Language and Composition course scored 4’s and 5’s on their exam. The secret to their success did not surprise...
Jar-ing Their Thinking: A Hands-On Rhetorical Review for AP® Lang
You’ve taught rhetorical devices. You’ve practiced essays. But somehow, when it matters the most, students still struggle to connect the two. At this...
AP® Literature: 3 Steps to Expanded Commentary
Teaching AP Literature seems like an endless juggle between the forest and the trees. We want to guide students to enduring understandings, essential...
AP® Lit: Beat the Senior Slump with Q3 Review
think of teaching an AP Course, especially AP Literature, as similar to training for an endurance sporting event. The first several months you are...
Cracking the Code: Analyzing AP® Lang Exam Questions Like a Pro
In this lesson, students will learn how to break down AP exam questions for Language (rhetorical analysis). Through guided analysis, collaborative...
AP® Lang: Reflecting on Anchor Texts and Using Chief Reader Reports
This lesson empowers students to understand and demystify the AP® English Language Free-Response exam, with a focus on:
Common Mistakes in Rhetorical Analysis Essays (and How to Fix Them)
When scoring AP Lang rhetorical analysis essays, I typically see one common problem: students select good evidence, but they struggle to develop...