View Cart
From Passage to Performance: Using Rich Literary Texts in ELA
Join Connections: Literature consultant Laura Kebart to learn how rich literary texts can drive deeper reading and stronger writing. You’ll get...
A community-driven blog providing resources for educators, by educators.
Webinars
But What Does It Do? Rhetorical Analysis with David Jolliffe
Dr. David Jolliffe walked through the origins of his widely shared rhetorical framework, how he teaches it today, and why every rhetorical analysis...
.jpg?width=500&height=281&name=OpeningMovesAPEnglish%20(1).jpg)
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...
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...
From Chaos to Confetti: 5 ELA Routines That Make All the Difference
Okay, real talk without judgement: How often do you arrive at school in the morning only to second-guess your Middle School ELA class routines? You...
5 Ways to Embed Whole-Class Novels While Still Teaching the Rest of your Content
Laura Kebart will help you connect novel studies to cross-curricular goals, enhancing engagement without sacrificing core skills. Watch the webinar...
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...