*This workshop is designed specifically for teachers with one to three years of experience in AP® English Language and Composition and experienced teachers new to the AP® curriculum.*

AP® English Language and Composition - New focuses on the core skills articulated by the College Board® — the application of close reading skills and developing a range of writing strategies to appeal to a variety of audiences. Our discussions will incorporate an examination of the still-new changes related to multiple choice composition questions, the six-point essay scoring rubric, and available online resources.

In addition to becoming familiar with all facets of the AP® English Language exam, participants will also explore ways to incorporate the world as a text and gain experience in writing assignments that integrate issues relevant to the communities in which they teach. The workshop will include an experiential lesson to help participants apply the skills assessed by the exam in a real world setting.

During the workshop participants will work with a variety of multi-modal text sets, which will serve as catalysts for group discussion and can be models for their own classroom development. Significant time will be dedicated to meaningful collaboration with other participants and for the development of original free response passages and projects that participants can bring back to their classrooms. All participants will receive numerous resources during the course of the program.