Essay of the Week: The heart of AP English
The heart of my AP English class is the Essay of the Week. Each week, a lot of important work goes on. Here’s how it works: Monday = Drafting Day. Studen...
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It’s Monday night. That means essay mania.
Every other Monday, my students write an essay in class to prepare for the AP test in May. Their homework is to type their essay on Google Docs before 11 p.m. ...
Mondays seem strange at my school
I can’t quite put my finger on it, but Mondays seem strange at my school. It’s more than your typical Monday feeling. Things feel foggy, a bit othe...
5 reasons why my students don’t know text conventions
My students’ essays look funny. No, I’m not talking about improper grammar or strange usage. I’m talking about extra spaces between words, or...
Battling the many distractions to learning
I was really looking forward to my AP English class today. It’s the first time I’ve seen my students since last Friday. Classes usually meet four t...