AP® Lang argument essays are arguably the most difficult FRQ on the exam because students do not have sources or a passage to work with. However, when planning an argumentative essay, whether it is a timed essay or one you have multiple days to complete, it is important to create an argument essay outline. Why Do I Need an Argument Essay Outline? Think of the argument essay outline as your ... Read More about Argument Essay Outline

If you're taking the AP® Lang exam, you might be wondering if a synthesis essay conclusion is even necessary. You also might be wondering how to write a synthesis essay conclusion. The answer to the first question is it depends. Keep reading to find out why. Priorities When Writing a Synthesis Essay Conclusion Before you even attempt to write a conclusion for synthesis essays, it is crucial to ... Read More about How to Write a Synthesis Essay Conclusion

Avoiding vagueness in writing is a quick fix to help students improve their content and style. In this post, you'll learn about which types of words to add to your writing and which types of words to avoid in essays. Avoid Demonstrative Pronouns Has your English teacher ever circled the word "this" in your essay? Or maybe written "this what?" This, that, these, and those are demonstrative ... Read More about Vagueness in Writing

One of the most common questions I'm asked during my review sessions is "do you have any AP® Lang multiple choice tips?"   Answering 45 questions in 1 hour can be intimidating. No wonder students want strategies for AP® Lang multiple choice.   What is on the AP Lang exam? The multiple choice section is the first portion of the AP® Lang exam. During this time students will ... Read More about AP® Lang Multiple Choice Tips

Let's face it. Sometimes teaching rhetorical analysis can become monotonous. That's why I've put together a list of 5 rhetorical analysis activities that will help reinforce important AP® Lang skills without adding a ton of grading to your plate. Rhetorical Analysis Activity 1: Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences In one of our recent teacher chats, Timm Freitas from the Garden of English and I ... Read More about 5 Rhetorical Analysis Activities for AP® Lang

I made a TikTok recently in which I mentioned SPACE CAT, and I had several AP® Lang students in the comments asking, "What is SPACECAT?"   SPACE AP Lang The "space" part of SPACE CAT refers to the rhetorical situation: speaker, purpose, audience, context, and exigence. It's a useful mnemonic for rhetorical analysis essays, one of the three essays on the AP® Lang exam.   These ... Read More about What is SPACECAT