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 […]
"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" […]
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 […]
⚡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 […]
**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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us as we explore the nuts and bolts of teaching the college personal statement. During our session, we will learn about the common pitfalls and snags that often trip students up with regards to their writing. A common misconception is that students should follow formulas and prescriptions – this is actually to the […]
The AP® history scoring criteria have evolved—let’s break down what that means for the DBQ! Join this session led by a 17-year veteran of the AP World History Reading, with experience as a reader, table leader, and early table leader. We’ll walk through the 2024 DBQ Reading, analyzing how essays were scored and discussing effective […]
