Teacher Talk: “’What to do, what to do? When the ‘Show Off’ Question becomes the ‘Oh, no!’ Question: Skills and Strategies to Effectively Address Question 3 on the AP Language and Composition Exam”

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Historically, at least until recently, Question 3 on the AP Language and Composition Exam has been an opportunity for students to shine and finish their exam on a high note. Afterall, Q3 allows students to write about any topics they  select as long as they address the prompt.  In 2022 and 2021 Q3 was the […]

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Teacher Talk: Let's Talk Last Minute AP® Language Exam Prep Ideas

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May 9, 2023 — the AP Language Exam administration date — is just a few weeks away. So what do we need to be doing in class right now to boost student confidence while practicing useful skills? Join us on April 13 as we examine some effective 11th hour activities that can move our students […]

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Teacher Talk: Flash Fiction: AP® Literature in Small Bites

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Flash Fiction — with fewer than 1500 words — has always been a popular subgenre for readers. In the last several years, more and more teachers have begun to value it as a tool in English classrooms — including in AP® Literature classrooms. The actual AP® Literature exam has even featured Flash Fiction as the prose […]

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Teacher Talk: Chunking RA - Managing the Rhetorical Analysis Task

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"This class is too hard!" Many students say those very words when we first begin teaching them about rhetorical analysis. So we teachers need to provide our students with tools to tackle all the difficulties they come across in our class—including expectations for rhetorical analysis. In this session, we will discuss teaching students to “chunk" […]

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Teacher Talk: Embracing AI for the Classroom

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This Teacher Talk is proudly offered in partnership with Mass Insight Education & Research (Mi). Learn more about Mi here.  Description: ChatGPT and other similar technologies can empower educators to personalize learning, automate routine tasks, and provide valuable insights into student progress. Teachers need to embrace ChatGPT and AI to adapt to the evolving educational […]

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Teacher Talk: Scoring the Prose Question

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⚡HANDS ON SCORING TRAINING AND PRACTICE! Join us as we  look closely at the analytic rubric for the Q2 Prose free response question for AP® Literature, and discuss the application of the rubric to sample student essays. Participants will have the opportunity to practice scoring and receive feedback. NOTE: All registered participants will receive an […]

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Teacher Talk: Let's Settle the Score! Demystifying the Scoring Process for Rhetorical Analysis

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**This Teacher Talk originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 17th has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 15.** Does this response get the thesis point? Does it contain a line of reasoning and have strong commentary? Can it earn the sophistication point? These are all great questions with tangible teaching solutions, so join Timm and Beth as […]

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Teacher Talk: Unpacking the Power of Short Stories in AP® Literature

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This session will explore effective strategies for integrating short stories into the AP® Literature curriculum. We'll discuss methods for selecting impactful stories, fostering critical thinking, and encouraging students to make deeper connections with the material. Participants will be invited to share their own short story best practices and will leave with practical ideas and resources […]

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Teacher Talk: Earning the Elusive Sophistication Point

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In light of the fact that 1 out of every 850 test takers earn the sophistication point, many teachers and students have come to dismiss it as a mere phantom construction of the College Board.  But with intentional and focused Word Study Academies, heavy emphasis on the explicit teaching of nuance, and equipping students with […]

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From Page to Practice: Summer Book Club

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Discover New Classroom Reads! Join Applied Practice and educators from across the country in our "From Page to Practice" Summer Book Club. Engage in three sessions of insightful discussions about compelling works and discover innovative strategies for integrating these texts into your curriculum. Each session is designed to foster interactive discussions and practical applications, ensuring […]

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AP® English Language CED Deep Dive

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Join Applied Practice as we explore the College Board's Course and Exam Description (CED) for the AP® English Language course. This session is ideal for new AP® teachers, administrators, or anyone seeking to refresh their understanding of the course and exam. Our facilitator, Dr. Brandon Abon, who led the development of the current CEDs for […]

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AP® English Literature CED Deep Dive

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Join Applied Practice as we explore the College Board's Course and Exam Description (CED) for the AP® English Literature course. This session is ideal for new AP® teachers, administrators, or anyone seeking to refresh their understanding of the course and exam. Our facilitator, Dr. Brandon Abon, who led the development of the current CEDs for […]

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