Learning how to become an academic writer

xI was always the student who scored very well on papers. I can write. It’s something I love to do (hence this blog), but I have room to improve. Academic writing is not my forte. I find it boring; however, in the quest for evolving and going to grad school, I need to work on it. So, I found classes to help me learn and got some books.

Roles of the President, Political ideology, and the State of the Union

When you are short on time, need a sub plan, or simply want a good assessment that is not a multiple choice test, consider using primary sources such as the State of the Union. They are usually chock full of great examples of political ideology, roles of the President, and powers of the President. I […]

New to AP Government? Start here!

If you are feeling super overwhelmed, are new to AP Gov, or just need some inspiration, start here!

Five Days to better Argumentative writing

Steps to integrate writing practices into every day without piles and piles of grading.

Required Supreme Court Cases, Constitutional Clauses, & the Kitchen Sink

Here is a starting place or a review place. I took the CED, things I’ve used in class, and experience with grading FRQs to create this. Light gray is a video, yellow is the Constitutional clause that’s important, and blue is other important information) **August 3, 2022 Note: Roe v. Wade has been overturned, and […]

AP Government Writing Round-Up

Your one stop shop for everything AP Government essay writing!