Here are 13 scary stories and poems you can incorporate this fall to build a fun, spooky atmosphere while learning!
13 Scary Stories and Poems For High School ELA
Category: Planning Content & Choosing Curriculum
Is Hamlet Overrated?
Still struggling with making Shakespeare fun? This blog post gives tips on making Shakespeare engaging and interesting to even reluctant readers! Over the years, I've taught Hamlet over a dozen times and to several different levels of learners. In my first AP* Lit teaching position I taught it since it was already in the curriculum.… Continue reading Is Hamlet Overrated?
Inclusivity & Accessibility in AP English: A Recap
I just finished a six-week series on issues on inclusivity and accessibility in AP English Literature. When I speak of inclusivity I refer to representation of both students and authors in this course. In accessibility, I discuss issues of gatekeeping, differentiation, and workload for AP students. Here is a recap of the six blog posts in case you missed them.
You Responded: Gatekeeping, Representation, and Inclusivity in AP
This post collates survey data from many teachers on ideas of differentiation, representation, and engagement.
AP & Accessibility: Reducing Heavy Student Workloads
For AP teachers, there is often the tendency to give too much homework. This post will help reduce heavy workloads and still maintain rigor.