Applied Practice is revising its AP® English guides to reflect all aspects of test design so students get the fair and equal learning experiences they deserve. As we know, not all Multiple Choice Questions are created the same. The AP® tests are built from a wide range of question types and difficulties. This range fairly assesses […]

One of the challenges in the AP® English Language classroom is selecting strong anchor texts that will drive the skills of rhetorical analysis. The facilitator will present ideas and discuss how Rhetorical Analysis skills are often dependent on the quality and variety of anchor texts. Sharing successful texts will be encouraged by participants.   Presenter: […]

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 as he explores practical ways to help students effectively meet the expectations associated with scoring well on the AP® […]

In this session, we will examine components of published writing that students might label as “too hard” or “confusing." We also will discuss strategies that can be implemented to help students be successful when they encounter "difficult" texts. Presenter: Chancy Smith Chancy Smith, a College-Board-endorsed AP® English Language and Composition consultant, has been an educator […]

From the chief reader's report about AP® English Literature FRQ Q3: "Responses to this question were designed to demonstrate choice, comprehension, and ability to develop and support a claim. While the first two free-response questions build on a supplied text, this question includes both the opportunity and the challenge for students to choose a work […]

Over the last decades -- and certainly more recently -- the concept of ethnic identity in times of protest has become an increasingly important issue our students are faced with and one which will need to be addressed in the classroom. Questions of ethnicity and identity in the context of protest participation are issues not […]

Does your AP® program and classroom address the needs of historically marginalized students? Would you like to see increased participation and success in AP courses? Join Mass Insight Education & Research (Mi) for a workshop which delves into Mi’s newly released AP Equity Building Tools: (1) The AP Equity Self-Assessment which can help you determine […]