You were clearly prepared with a structured lesson plan and supporting slides. The order of the lesson, starting with rubric review, then breaking down body paragraph structure, then analyzing sophistication, showed careful planning. You also had additional resources ready, like model sentence stems and a sample text, which demonstrated preparation beyond the basics.You demonstrated strong knowledge of AP Literature essay expectations and confidently explained the difference between evidence, analysis, commentary, and sophistication. You not only described the scoring categories but also gave learners insight into why each category matters, which showed a deeper understanding of how essays are graded and how students can succeed.
Your examples worked very well to ground abstract concepts. For example, analyzing the “landlady” poem step by step helped learners see what analysis looks like in practice. The use of visual slides provided a clear reference point for learners who may have struggled to keep track verbally.
One area for improvement is pacing. At times, your explanations went on for long stretches without active learner input, which risked losing engagement. You might consider breaking explanations into smaller chunks and checking in more frequently with learners through quick-response prompts or practice questions.
Tutor · 16 days ago
