Jeanmarie McLaughlin

With the release of the new AP Literature Rubrics in 2019, the thesis has taken center stage. It has become its own category on the rubrics which means that it is of the utmost importance. But more important that simply having a thesis, it's imperative that students develop complex thesis statements in an effort to establish a line of reasoning and set themselves up for success in the Evidence and Commentary category. This thesis anchor chart and exercises gives students a clear picture of the d

This is a growing bundle of materials to use with Shakespeare's Macbeth. Activities include close reading for each of the acts, character, setting and language analysis. Save 15% when you buy the full unit bundle!Currently, this bundle includesHow to Annotate Actively Ready Any Shakespeare with Bookmarks for NotesAct 1:Introduction to Macbeth through filmIntroduction to Macbeth: Close Reading Act 1 scene 1Enter Lady Macbeth: Close Reading and Character Analysis act 1 scene 5Macbeth and Masc

The 2019 AP Literature Essential Skills clearly define a line of reasoning as one essential components of the literary argument essay. This Line of Reasoning AP Literature anchor chart helps the students to understand line of reasoning through metaphor. Students can then practice with line of reasoning activities in the form of 4 practice passages including an excerpt from Twelfth Night and/or Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken." These practice passages have been selected to insure that student

****Save 30% when you Bundle**** This comprehensive bundle includes everything you need to teach short stories in AP® Literature. Perfect for the AP Lit short fiction unit, this resource features 3 complete units, over 10 curated stories, and rigorous literary analysis tools designed to align with the AP Literature Course and Exam Description (CED). ✅ What’s Included:Unit 1: Flash Fiction (6 very short stories) • Great for introducing literary elements in a short format • Scaffolded analys

Help your AP® Lang students master rhetorical analysis with these 10 short-form nonfiction passages. These are perfect for weekly bell ringers, excerpts are under 500 words and guide students through close reading, exigence, and rhetorical choices without overwhelming them. Build the confidence your students need for the exam in just minutes a day. Ready to use!Rhetorical Analysis is arguably the most challenging skill for students entering AP® English Language and Composition. Many students e

In the stable language of the AP Literature Prose Prompt and the AP Literature Poetry prompt, students are often asked to write about the "complex X" or the "complex attitude toward Y." Students often find this challenging. This Text Complexity Anchor Chart helps students define what it means to be complex and gives them a bank of vocabulary to get them started. Students can then practice with text complexity practice prompt in the form of 3 practice passages including an excerpt from Ambrose

Dive deep into Kate Chopin’s The Story of an Hour with this AP Literature-aligned close reading and literary analysis resource, designed specifically to meet College Board’s essential AP Lit skills. This comprehensive mini-unit guides students in analyzing character development, figurative language, plot structure, and setting while fostering collaborative learning and critical thinking. This lesson includes the story and a series of close reading questions to examine characterization (oppressi

"The Moonlit Road" is the perfect unreliable narrator story. It has three narrators essentially telling the same story, so the reader must piece together what the real story is. There are so many levels to the story. This newly updated mini unit focuses on narrative perspective, narrative structure and characterization. The activities and questions are designed to align with the AP Literature and Composition Short Story Unit III. This product includes full text of the storyjigsaw activity to ex

"The Long Christmas Dinner" by Thornton Wilder is a one-act play that your AP® students will love have they follow the life of the Bayard family over 90 years of Christmas dinners. The play explores the nuance values, tradition and legacy and the engaging activities included in this unit allow for in-depth analysis while also focusing on AP® Literature Essential Skills. Save time and maximize analytical rigor by purchasing this complete bundle—all the resources you need for a compelling, sophi

Stop the "Device Hunting" and start analyzing! This comprehensive AP Language FRQ 2 Mastery Kit teaches students how to perform "Rhetorical Forensics"—extracting every crucial detail from the prompt's context box before they even read the passage . What’s Included in this 2026 Mastery Resource:Anatomy of the Prompt Anchor Charts: Notebook-sized visual explanation of the prompt and how to break down the prompt.12 Prompt Task Cards: AP®️-style practice prompts (no passage needed!) to help student

This set of close reading activities for Macbeth Act 3 scene 1 is designed to encourage students to reread by focusing on reading for meaning and then rereading to focus on particular diction choices that Shakespeare makes through the characters. This package includes three close reading activities and two quick writes. You can choose to focus on one close reading, do all three or have groups work on different sections. This can take 1-3 class periods depending on how you choose to use them.

This engaging station lesson is the perfect way to introduce, explore, and/or review the themes in Thornton Wilder's classic one-act play, The Long Christmas Dinner--a quick read that takes the audience through 90 years of the Bayard family through their Christmas meal together. This activity is designed specifically for AP® Literature and Composition high school students, this resource uses a focused, interactive approach to tackle complex literary concepts, saving you valuable prep time whil

Thornton Wilder's one-act play, The Long Christmas Dinner is a quick read that takes your students through 90 years of the Bayard family through their Christmas meal together. This is a gamified station activity whic moves beyond basic comprehension and dives deep into the literary complexity of Wilder's one-act play. This is perfect for the middle or end of your unit, this resource transforms literary analysis into an interactive, high-interest activity for your AP Literature and Composition

Thornton Wilder's one-act play, The Long Christmas Dinner is a quick read that takes your students through 90 years of the Bayard family through their Christmas meal together. This collaborative jigsaw activity works as the perfect culminating task for your unit. It is designed for AP Literature and Composition students, so it challenges them to synthesize their understanding of characterization, generational change, and conflict through sophisticated visual analysis. What's Included in This A

Thornton Wilder's one-act play, The Long Christmas Dinner is a quick read that takes your students through 90 years of the Bayard family through their Christmas meal together. This structure analysis and timeline activity is designed specifically for AP® Literature and Composition high school students; it guides them through annotating, mapping, and analyzing the play's unique structure, saving you valuable prep time while building essential AP® exam skills. What's Included in This AP Literat

Create a thoughtful, literature-centered classroom with this set of 10 printable reading posters featuring quotes from well-known authors. Designed specifically for high school and AP English classrooms, these posters celebrate the power of reading while elevating your classroom decor with a sophisticated, modern aesthetic that even high school students will appreciate. High schoolers can be tough critics. These posters ditch the bright primary colors for a stylized, faceless portrait design t

Challenge your AP® Literature students with a deep dive into Paul Laurence Dunbar’s powerful poem “Sympathy”—a foundational text rich in imagery and symbolism. This 2–3 day mini-unit is designed specifically for advanced students, guiding them through a close reading and critical literary analysis aligned with AP® Lit essential skills. Includeslesson plans for 2 days plus extension activitiesthe poem with annotation directionsa graphic organizer for imagery analysis (detailed key)critical think

Help your student understand what to expect from the poetry essay prompt on the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition exam with this FRQ1 Mastery Kit. This ready to use set of handouts includes a prompt from a past exam and breaks it down by highlighting its similarities to all poetry prompts. Additionally, this package now includes two more anchor charts, practice pages, 20 AP®️-style poetry prompt task cards and more. For Print or Digital!Included in this product:Anatomy of the Poetr

Teach your students that reading a test is a genre. Help your student understand what to expect from the prose essay prompt on the Advanced Placement®️ Literature and Composition exam. This ready to use set of notebook sized anchor charts includes a prompt from a past exam and breaks it down by highlighting the stable prompt wording. Additionally, this package includes three more anchor charts to help students with breaking down the AP Lit Prose Prompt and understanding complexity. It also in

Developing evidence with sophisticated commentary is an essential skill and tool for AP Literature students. They need this foundation early in the year to insure they will be success in writing tasks that follow. This anchor chart and follow-up exercises clearly establish what a what evidence and commentary are and allow students to practice developing sophisticated commentary through examination of student writing models. This Essay Evidence Anchor Chart for AP Literature is part of a collecti