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Use this concise checklist to document progress as you complete Component 4 of National Board certification. The checklist includes a list of all required items, links to all forms, and notes about where to find more information in the directions. I became National Board certified in 2019 and passed my recertification in 2023. This checklist would have made my life so much easier!

The one pager is a common assignment. This resource expands it to the rigors of AP Language and Composition, asking students to watch or look for rhetorical choices and to synthesize materials. Great for visual sources or text sources. Student sample included!

Want an easy way to introduce the rhetorical triangle? Here is a lesson which includes an Apples to Apples style game which asks students to practice different rhetorical situations.

A great resource to lead in to literary analysis is the text, "How To Read Literature Like a Professor" by Thomas Foster. To effectively survey the information with students, this project separates the content into 5 presentations, assigning small groups to teach the a lesson for their peers.

Are you a student gearing up to write the rigorous AP Research paper? Or perhaps you're an educator seeking resources to help guide students through this process? Look no further! This guide is the ultimate companion for navigating the intricate process of drafting an AP Research paper with confidence. Included: A scripted presentation to guide students through each section of the paper.A sample paper (referred to throughout the presentation).A literature review outline.Guidance for how to const

As a genre study in satire, this 33 page unit works towards students’ own original episode of AP Live! (an SNL type sketch show filled with satirical skits). Students will study mentor texts which demonstrate farce, parody, diatribe (or monologue), and political satire. Texts are a combination of modern satire as well as that which will appear on an AP exam. Drafting each genre, students will ultimately choose one to develop and submit. From those “Best Scenes,” the class will choose scenes and

Explore the essence of the American Dream with your AP Language and Composition students, using this Question 1 prompt tailored for "The Great Gatsby." Equip students with the tools to articulate their insights and navigate the complexities of one of America's most celebrated novels, while getting in some essential test prep! In this prompt, students examine the relevance of the American Dream and its evolution over time.

Designed for my AP Language and Composition class, this was a clarifying activity. They were confused about the difference between purpose, exigence, and subject, so we analyzed something familiar: SnapChats and memes. A sample has been included. **Aligned to 2020 AP Language and Composition changes**

This is a project to practice rhetorical analysis for AP Language and Composition students. Students utilized SOAPSTone to analyze speeches and then emulate them for a speaking assessment. Product includes all student handouts, links to speeches and transcripts, and a rubric. UPDATE: This material was created prior to the 2020 exam changes. Materials are still relevant, but some wording may need to be changed.

Are you looking for fun bell ringers to get students writing? This set includes 76 intriguing creative writing prompts to get their stories started! Common prompt formats include "Tell the Story," "Opening Lines," and "Use the Dialogue."

This unit combines debate and argumentation with a review of rhetorical analysis, synthesis, and argument! It provides both practice for the exam as well as a rigorous debate assignment. Included: all lesson materials, original AP FRQ prompts, and teaching narrative! UPDATE: This material was created prior to the 2020 exam changes. Materials are still relevant, but some wording may need to be changed.

In the 5 Levels of Difficulty series on YouTube, experts in their respective fields attempt to explain complex topics to five different levels of understanding. In this activity, the expert is talking about virtual reality with a child, a pre-teen, a college student, a graduate student, and another expert. Students are asked to listen for how the speaker changes and adjusts his language to meet the needs of each audience. I use this for my AP Language students early in the year as we begin talki

"Source Talk" is an activity to practice the consensus and counter argument found in the synthesis prompt sources on the AP Language and Composition exam. Students will write a dialogue between the sources to find where the sources agree and disagree. It can easily be adapted for any research project.

Explore The Great Gatsby with your AP Language and Composition students, using this Question 3 prompt. Equip students with the tools to articulate their insights and navigate the complexities of one of America's most celebrated novels, while getting in some essential test prep! In this prompt, students will argue if it is possible to rewrite the past.

Ready to tackle the AP Research Oral Defense with your students? Help them prepare a cohesive and effective presentation, using this outline. Each step of their presentation is outlined and a sample verbatim speech is provided. Help your students show off their hard work with this guided outline!

High School Social Studies and History Teachers, Use this concise checklist to document progress as you complete Component 2 of National Board certification. The checklist includes a list of all required items, links to all forms, and notes about where to find more information in the directions. I became National Board certified in 2019 and passed my recertification in 2023. This checklist would have made my life so much easier! NOTE: This checklist is discipline specific.

Library Media Specialists, Use this concise checklist to document progress as you complete Component 2 of National Board certification. The checklist includes a list of all required items, links to all forms, and notes about where to find more information in the directions. I became National Board certified in 2019 and passed my recertification in 2023. This checklist would have made my life so much easier! NOTE: This checklist is discipline specific.

The provided document accompanies a linked YouTube playlist for videos modelling the AP Language Synthesis prompt - in particular, the 2016 prompt about monolingualism. Videos demonstrate prewriting, introduction writing, consensus, counterargument, conclusion writing, and revision. The attached document provides a reflection for students as they watch. These videos are designed as a re-teach after students have completed this prompt as a timed essay. There is also an included "Quick Reference"

This is an assessment I use early in the year with my AP Language students to determine if they can identify an effective rhetorical choice. This assessment includes the instructions, a proficiency rubric, a list of common rhetorical choices with definitions, and a sample.

Early and Middle Childhood PE Teachers, Use this concise checklist to document progress as you complete Component 2 of National Board certification. The checklist includes a list of all required items, links to all forms, and notes about where to find more information in the directions. I became National Board certified in 2019 and passed my recertification in 2023. This checklist would have made my life so much easier! NOTE: This checklist is discipline specific.