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    APLangTop5

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    #APLangTop5 Session 5: A Focus on Line of Reasoning

    For many years, LOR—for most English teachers—stood for The Lord of the Rings. But now, LOR has come to stand for something seemingly even more...

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    #APLangTop5 Session 4: Providing & Explaining Commentary

    In this session of our #APLangTop5 Most Difficult Concept Series, we focus on concretely explaining what commentary is, why it matters in the context...

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    #APLangTop5 Session 3: Generating Evidence

    In the two sessions of the third installment of our series, “The Top 5 Most Difficult Concepts to Teach in an AP® Language Course...and how to...

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    #APLangTop5 Session 2: Writing for Sophistication

    Over the course of three sessions, Lauren and I use the language from the College Board released exam rubrics to inspire strategies that will enhance...

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    #APLangTop5 Session 1: Teaching the Rhetorical Situation

    Need extra support teaching AP® English Language and Composition? We’ve got you covered! Join our co-authors, Timm Freitas and Lauren...

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