Wondering how to teach annotations? Honestly, it's a common question for high school English teachers because many of us have likely developed our own style of annotation while in school, but we might not be sure how to convey that style to our students.   It's important to note that the annotation methods we prefer our students use will likely vary depending on subject, grade level, ... Read More about How to Teach Annotations

One of the most common questions I received over on TikTok this summer was "Is AP Lang worth it?"    The answer is "it depends."   As someone who teaches both AP® Language and Composition and College English (concurrent credit,) I think students need to consider a variety of factors before making this decision.   First and foremost, know that much of what I'm about to ... Read More about Is AP Lang Worth It?

What is a claim?   Claims are a statement or assertion.   As an AP Lang student, you'll need to identify claims within texts. You'll also need to write claims in your essays.   Types of Claims There are three types of claims that are useful to know: claims of fact, claims of value, and claims of policy.   What is a claim of fact? As the name suggests, ... Read More about What is a claim?

Picture this. You've been asked to teach this amazing class. You're excited but also a little bit nervous because you're not totally sure how to teach AP Language and Composition.   I've been there.   In fact, I'm pretty sure all AP® Lang teachers have.   I'm not going to pretend I have all the answers for how to teach AP Language and Composition, but I will share ... Read More about How to Teach AP Language and Composition