8 Evocative Poems with Imagery for AP Literature
If there’s one literary device that just screams poetry, it’s imagery. Sure, figurative language matters. Sound devices are unique to…
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Recommendations for Teaching Symbolism in Poetry or Short Stories
“Communism! The red means communism!” As we guided our AP Lit students through our Norman Rockwell interpretation activity one year,…
Are Denotation and Connotation Part of Your Poetry Unit? They Should Be.
When you hear “literary terms,” what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? We’re guessing it’s probably some kind…
Structure and Poetry: What Your Students Need to Know (+11 Great Poems)
“If it’s square, it’s a sonnet.” Thomas C. Foster may have removed this chapter about structure and poetry from his…
Introduction to Poetry: How to Begin a Poetry Unit
You’ve looked at your curriculum guide, and the moment you’ve been dreading has finally appeared: it’s time to teach poetry….
How to Teach Poetry Analysis in AP Literature: A Student-Centered Approach
For thirteen years, our primary strategy to teach poetry analysis in AP Literature was heavily discussion-based and teacher-focused. We focused…