The 2025 AP Lit Exam happened just two weeks ago and I’ve had some time to read the prompts. I’m always the most interested in studying the titles used on the open question. While students are not limited to these titles in any way, the ones chosen be illuminating. These titles can be studied for ...
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Add These Poetry Collections To Your Classroom Library
Let’s be honest—when it comes to AP Lit, poetry can sometimes feel like the unit students dread the most. But that usually changes when they get to read poems that feel alive, current, and written by people with something urgent to say. Stocking your classroom library with a wide range of poetry ...
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Multiple Choice Horse Racing: Everything You Need to Know
I’m an AP Lit teacher, but this fun review game can be used with any AP or standardized test that uses multiple choice strategies. All you need is a practice test (usually just one portion of it with 7-10 questions), a whiteboard or slideshow, and some horses!
Disclaimer: This is not my idea, nor ...
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AP Lit Exam Prep: Blog Posts That Break It Down
I sat down to write a blog post on AP Lit test prep, but I couldn’t think of anything new to say. This blog is getting on in years and now has quite a few blog posts on this exact topic! Instead, here’s a roundup of some blog posts I’ve written that teachers can use to get ready for the AP ...
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Poetry Lesson Ideas for Keeping Poetry Alive All Year Long
April is National Poetry Month, but many teachers work to infuse poetry into their high school ELA classrooms all year long. However, if your students are anything like mine, even the slightest mention of poetry can make students cringe. I just got finished a two week poetry unit with my Honors ...
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The Hidden Hands of Literature: Female Writers in the Literary Shadows
Last year, a male relative mentioned to me that he was reading a new novel, called Salt to the Sea. I told him I enjoyed that novel quite a bit and recommended its partner, Between Shades of Gray. When he finished that one, he texted me a picture of the book and said, “This guy is my new favorite ...
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