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AP Argument Prep: 4 Days of Bell Ringers & Skill-Building ActivitiesHelp your AP students build confidence before they write an argument essay with these four days of targeted bell ringers or short practice activities designed to sharpen essential AP skills. This resource is intended to be used prior to the free argument prompt also available in my Teachers Pay Teachers shop, making it a perfect scaffold for essay readiness. Each day focuses on a critical skill students need for strong AP arg

🎉 New Year Bell Ringer for ELA: Short Rhetorical Analysis Activity Start the new year with a low-stress, high-engagement analysis activity that helps students ease back into critical thinking after Christmas break. This 2-slide, New Year–themed resource is designed for use on the first day back from winter break and works perfectly as a bell ringer, warm-up, or lesson opener. Students are prompted to analyze ideas using complete sentences while reactivating core ELA skills without feeling

Free AP-Style Quick Argument Practice EssayLooking for a fast, meaningful way to give your AP students argument writing practice without committing to a full essay cycle? This free quick argument essay prompt is designed specifically for AP teachers who want focused, efficient practice aligned with AP expectations. This resource works perfectly as: A timed writing practice An in-class assessment A sub plan or review activity A low-stakes check for argument skills Students are prompted to d