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This is your headquarters for great materials to use in High School English Classes. I focus on helping upper level high school teachers with a focus on close reading, improving writing skill and AP Literature and Composition.

You are in the right place if

you are a new or seasoned high school English teaching looking to change it up
you are a new or seasoned teacher who is starting or continuing your journey into AP Lit
you are looking for new ideas for high school English
you don’t know what to do next in English 11 or English 12
you already have ideas but don’t know the best way to implement them
you are looking for ready made lessons for upper and advanced high school English classes.

For AP Literature Teachers

Content tied to the AP Literature and Composition Essential Skills
Help with short stories, poetry, Shakespeare, full length text and more
Writing skills tied to the AP Lit exam
Book and Podcast suggestions for PD, self-care and more

For English 11 & 12 Teachers

Content tied to the Common Core and the New York State Regents Exam
Help with short stories, poetry, Shakespeare, full length text and more
Writing skills tied to the NYS Regents including Argument and Central Idea
Book and Podcast suggestions for PD, self-care and more

For HS English Teachers

Ready to use lessons tied to the AP Literature and Composition Essential Skills, NYS Regents Exam & Common Core Standards
Ready to use short stories, poetry, Shakespeare, full length text and more
Ready to use notebook sized anchor charts targeting upper level skills

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Analyzing Character Complexity: Teaching Meaningful Character Analysis

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Characterization is one of the most basic skills we teach students about reading. And it is a darn important one. It is actually a life

AP Literature Books to use in your coming of age book clubs

AP Literature Books about Coming of Age

October 16, 2024

One of my favorite units to do in AP Literature is a Hybrid Book Club Unit based around the theme of coming of age. Seniors

6 Ways to Elevate Lit Circles for Secondary

October 2, 2024

Literature Circles, sometimes called Lit Circles or Book Clubs, can be a powerful motivator in the classroom. They allow students choice in their reading and

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