The 2024-2025 school year is quickly approaching. And, you better believe that I'm on the lookout for the best Amazon Prime Day Deals for high school English teachers.   Prime Day 2024 is July 16-17. Here are some of my favorite deals!   LOVEVOOK Laptop Backpack I used this laptop backpack while traveling to the AP reading and to APSIs. Not only did it fit below the seat in ... Read More about Amazon Prime Day Deals for High School English Teachers

Today I’m sharing some of the AP Lang project ideas my students have enjoyed as we've been broadening our knowledge for the argument essay.   Depending on when you’re reading this, you might be able to pick and choose one or two of these activities to do before the exam or you might want to save them for next school year.    Teacher Tip: Add a grammar component into your larger ... Read More about AP Lang Project Ideas

Have you heard…the AP® Lang Exam is going digital! But, don't worry because I've got some digital AP Lang exam tips to help you prepare.   The upcoming 2024 exam is going to be the last year for the paper version of the test, but some schools will be taking it digitally. In 2025, everybody will be taking the exam digitally.    Benefits of the Digital AP Lang ... Read More about Digital AP Lang Exam Tips

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, “Do I really need to include a counterargument in my synthesis or argument essays?” Or better yet: "what is a counter argument in an essay?"   If you’ve been wondering the same thing, I’ve got the answer for you!   What is a counter argument in an essay?   A counterargument is basically the opposing side of your ... Read More about What is a counter argument in an essay

January has a sneaky way of bringing with it the winter blues. Winter break has passed, and spring still feels so far away. This is a great time to encourage students to dig into a new book stack!   Today I’m joining forces with three other AP Lang teachers to share some of our favorite book recommendations (that are great for students and teachers). I hope these lists of popular books for ... Read More about Popular Books for High Schoolers

As I've been prepping for my spring semester, I wanted to share 3 argument writing activities I gave my AP® Lang students this semester that they genuinely enjoyed. Argument Writing Activity 1: Teach the Teacher I love when students write about "niche" concepts in their Q3 argument essays. I find it more interesting and more convincing than some of the more "obvious" topics. However, I've ... Read More about 3 Argument Writing Activities my Students Loved!