Since the 2019 update to the CED, many teachers are wondering what literary terms the students need to know going into the exam. These are the words mentioned directly or indirectly in the CED. Remember that, according to the College Board, these are the only literary terms that could show up on the ...
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10 AP Lit Test Prep Activities For Any Time
As I write this, it’s only two and a half weeks before the AP Lit exam. Many teachers are scrambling for test prep activities to fit in, while others integrate those activities all year long. No matter which route you take, there’s room for review at any time. Here’s a list of 10 activities that ...
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Preparing For the AP English Literature Test
As I write this, it’s six weeks until the AP Lit exam. This is usually when AP teachers start worrying about their students’ performance on the test, which often (unfairly) reflects on us. While it’s true we’re tasked to prepare students for the exam, we must also prepare them for college and their ...
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Fast and Focused Grading: How to Tackle a Giant To-Do List
Earlier this week I posted a picture of my to-do list to my Instagram stories. Because I went out of town for the entire duration of spring break, I had a pile of grading to get through in just one day when I got back. Many viewers sent supportive messages throughout the day, but even more expressed ...
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Guest Post – 10 Engaging Ways to Make Content Review Fun
I have the privilege of working with so many talented educators, some with their own online presence! One of my friends is Abby Countryman, who has a big following on TikTok and her own TpT store, Set the Stage to Engage. Although much younger than me (she was actually a student at my school when I ...
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Exploring Modern and Contemporary Literature in ELA
There’s been a growing number of teachers looking for recent works to infuse in their ELA courses. While there’s safety in teaching older works with established lessons available, there’s something demoralizing about a student saying, “I’ve already read that,” before you even start a book. Here’s a ...
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