If AP* English Literature is going to become a course where all learners are welcome, then some of us may need to find more engaging and rigorous books. As of now, here are the most frequently-cited books on the AP® English Lit exam:
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison (published 1952, Lexile level ...
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The First Few Weeks: Differentiation & Work Ethic in AP Lit
This article is the third in a blog series focused on inclusivity in AP* English Literature. This week's installment will focus on differentiation your instruction to reach all levels of learners in AP® Lit. In high achieving schools, AP® classes are often reserved for only top level learners. ...
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Expanding the Canon in AP Literature
BIPOC, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islanders, Native American, and world authors are not new to the scene. They are not "trendy." They've been around for ages. Unfortunately, many teachers (myself included) have not been concerned enough over their representation in the literary canon or the AP* Lit ...
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4 Quick Questions to Determine if a Book is “AP-Worthy”
Before you read this, it's important to know something: this is not a post about the canon. Or, maybe it is. What I mean is, this is not a discussion of books being "AP-worthy"® because they're considered literary "classics." Frankly, I'm sick of the canon and all it represents. I'm not going to ...
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Tips and Advice from the 2020 AP Lit Online Scoring
Confession: I did not participate in the 2020 AP* Lit Scoring. It was a combination of screen fatigue, lack of childcare, and skepticism towards my ability to learn the new online scoring methods. Now that the reading has ended I am happy I abstained, simply because I know I would never have gotten ...
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Independent Reading Strategies for AP Lit
Whether you're a newbie or a veteran to AP* Lit instruction, the biggest question always lies in what titles to teach. Unfortunately, an AP® Lit teacher cannot just teach books all year long (as much as we want to), as poetry and writing need equal time and instruction. With the new CED's emphasis ...
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