Students and teachers alike are often intimidated by poetry. And that's okay. Because it's hard. But it doesn't have to be. In this webinar, two experienced AP teachers who are also national and international consultants will provide a few, very common-sense approaches to help everyone develop the comfort to read it, think about it, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
I have received my students' Mock Exam results. What do I do now? Join us as we review the Multiple Choice and Free Response results from the Applied Practice Form A Mock Exam. Dr. Abdon will also make suggestions for preparing for the exam and hold a Q&A. AP Language Teachers - Wednesday, April 19th […]
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 […]
I have received my students' Mock Exam results. What do I do now? Join us as we review the Multiple Choice and Free Response results from the Applied Practice Form A Mock Exam. Dr. Abdon will also make suggestions for preparing for the exam and hold a Q&A. AP Language Teachers - Thursday, April 18th […]
