Differentiation Examples That Actually Work in Real Classrooms
It’s time for another round of real talk. Whether it was in your credentialing courses, your teacher induction program, or…
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Why Literary Allusions in AP Lit Aren’t Optional (And How to Fill the Knowledge Gap)
“When Ah-HAWKS strives some rock’s vast weight to throw . . .” We, of course, do our best to avoid…
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You Don’t Need a Reading Log: Smarter Ways to Check In with Student Readers
In our divide-and-conquer approach to grading, Steph was our official “reading log grader.” It’s not because she was particularly skilled…
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This Writing Activity Got Our Reluctant Students to Write More Than 10 Sentences
Assigning a writing activity in September brings a big thudding halt to whatever momentum you’ve managed to create through several…
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The 7-Day Writing Lesson Plan Perfect for Awkward Calendar Gaps
Every English teacher has faced those awkward 5–7 days that don’t fit neatly into their semester plan. Too short for…
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The 30 Must-Know AP Lit Terms (and How to Actually Teach Them)
No matter how many years we’ve been teaching or how confident we feel in our subject matter, the assignment to…
