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What to Teach in the First Weeks of AP® Language & AP® Literature
The first weeks of an AP English course carry more weight than the calendar suggests. Some students walk in certain they belong. Others were talked...
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5 Ways to Leverage Speaking & Listening to Build Better Writers
If you’ve ever waited longer than you thought humanly possible for a complete sentence to appear during a writing assignment (only to discover...
Thinking and Writing as An Historian: Accelerating Writing in the AP History Classroom
Unlock the power of historical thinking and writing as you elevate complexity and engagement in AP History classrooms. Presented by experienced AP...
What's an Ethnolect? And Why Does It Belong in Your ELA Classroom?
As middle school educators, we know the moment when a learner comes alive in class. Maybe they're debating a character's motivation or crafting a...
So You’re Teaching AP English Next Year? Start Here.
Congratulations—or maybe condolences? You just found out you are teaching an Advanced Placement® (AP) English class next year. Whether it’s AP...
25(ish) days Until the AP Lit Exam: What to do and not to do
Dr. Brandon Abdon and special guest Timm Freitas (The Garden of English) discuss last-minute strategies for the 2025 AP Language and Composition...
25(ish) Days Until the AP Lang Exam: What to do and not to do
Dr. Brandon Abdon is joined by AP Lit expert Susan Barber to discuss last minute strategies for preparing your students for the AP exam.
Working for the Finish Line (AP Histories Webinar)
This interactive webinar focuses on scaffolded approaches to the finishing touches necessary for higher-level success on the LEQ and DBQ portions of...
AP English Multiple Choice—Preparing for the Test without Teaching to the Test
Most AP English teachers recognize that the multiple-choice questions assess skills and essential knowledge in composition and reading, but students...
Teaching Reading When You're Not a Reading Specialist
This webinar with Dr. Brandon Abdon, author of our AP Language and Composition and AP Literature and Composition AMSCO coursebooks, and guest ELA...