How can teachers ensure their pupils are well prepared for the AP® English exam? The reference material is a good place to start! Educators read seven essays detailing best practices for teaching scholars to read critically and write analytically. The resource consists of essays about topics ranging from analyzing nonfiction prose to the rhetoric of dramatic literature. 

Concepts

literary analysis, critical reading, active reading, reading, reading strategies, responding to reading, reading comprehension strategies, essay writing, writing analysis, test preparation

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Compare notes with a colleague about some of the best teaching strategies outlined in the resource
• Print some AP® practice tests from the College Board website 

Classroom Considerations

• Professional development resource that guides teachers in preparing students for the AP® English examination

Pros

• Each essay includes a bibliography for easy access to additional resources
• Essays are well-organized with sub-headings and bullet points

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1