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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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...
Am I doing enough to prepare kids for AP?
I’m doing a lot so far this year to give my students a shot to pass the AP English Literature exam in May. Office hours twice a week. Reading and reviewi...
Gearing up for Grammar Camp!
I’m reading AP essays tonight, and I’m impressed by my students’ thinking and their growth as writers. At the same time, I’m becoming a...
What’s unfair about AP English, #2
A week or so ago, I wrote about why AP English is unfair for my students. In short, my students might work harder than their privileged peers, yet pass the AP ...