A collection of assertions is no more an argument than a pile of bricks is a building. Both must be planned, organized, and thoughtfully supported. Students rarely come into class with this skill. The following is a lesson plan to help students…
2015 AP Summer Institute Day 2
Today was primarily about the Document Based Question, or DBQ. Because this is a skill based essay, students can learn to do well on it even if their recollection of historical facts isn’t strong. It’s the essay that asks a…
2015 AP Summer Institute Day 1
This is the first of several posts this summer to keep communication lines open with those who attend my AP World History Summer Workshops. Specifically, I want teachers from my workshops to have a summary of what we covered as…