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    Nailing the 5 and Shooting for the 6 on an AP History DBQ

    Join AP experts Brandon Abdon, Colin Baker, and Bob Topping to discover scaffolded approaches to teaching the APUSH, AP Euro, and AP World History...

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    10 Ways to Teach Vocabulary If You Have No Time

    ELA Teacher and creator of languageartsteachers.com Laura Kebart walks you through 10 easy ways to integrate vocabulary instruction in your Middle...

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    Close Reading: How to Do it and Where it Goes Wrong

    Every ELA teacher knows how to do this, right? Not exactly. This webinar invites all ELA teachers for an in-depth examination of the art of close...

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    A Rhetoric of Empathy in AP® Language

    While we want argument and rhetoric to develop logically and follow a line of reasoning, we also must recognize that sometimes what others see as...

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    Bridging the Gap Between AP Lang and AP Lit

    Join authors Dr. Brandon Abdon and Becky McFarlan to learn about how to connect learnings from the AP Lang and AP Lit courses.

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    Transitional Literacy and the Science of Reading in Secondary ELA

    Transitional literacy focuses on bridging the gap between basic reading skills and more advanced literacy skills necessary for success during middle...

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    Centers and Stations the Easy Way in Middle School ELA Classrooms

    Join Laura Kebart, CEO of Language Arts Teachers, to discuss strategies for implementing stations in your classroom! During this presentation you'll...

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    Writing for the AP Exam: English Language and Composition

    Join Brandon Abdon, Timm Freitas, and Beth Hall as they celebrate their new book–AMSCO's Writing for the AP Exam: English Language and Composition....

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    Sentencing Guidelines: Writing Wrongs

    With an emphasis on close reading, analysis, and full-length essays, losing track of sentences is easy. Join Dr. Brandon Abdon, author of our AP®...

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    Everything You Need to Know About the Digital Exam Changeover

    Join Brandon Abdon as he hosts teacher, author, consultant, and digital exam coach Melissa Alter Smith to discuss preparing for—and training...

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