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Talk about a time when you had to write a poem, whether it was for an assignment, event, or special occasion. What was the writing process like for you, and were you proud of the finished product?

How did clustering help you generate ideas, examples, etc for the prompt?

What part of writing the essay was easiest for you, and what part was the most challenging? Why? What is one thing you would do differently on your next argument essay?

Describe a time when you felt like you truly belonged. What created that feeling?

Select the vocabulary word from today that you think will be most useful to you in the future.

What is one thing you understand about commentary now that you did not fully understand before? How will you apply it when writing your next AP Lang argument?

After reviewing and scoring other AP Language argument essays, identify two important takeaways that you can apply to your own writing. Explain what you learned about claims, evidence, commentary, the “so what?” explanation, or the AP rubric.

Some students look at a rubric only after receiving their grade, while others use it as a guide while completing the assignment. Which approach do you usually take?

Think about a time when you completed an assignment without fully understanding what the teacher was looking for.

September 11

Think of a time when you or someone you know used informal language in a situation where formal language may have been more appropriate.

What is one idea, suggestion, or approach from a group member that improved your paragraph or changed the way you thought about the argument?

Write about something you’ve always been curious about.

Today, we learned how writers create a clear line of reasoning by connecting a claim, evidence, commentary, and conclusion. Which part of building an argument is most challenging for you, and why?

Prompt: Write about a fear you have overcome.

Think about the word or phrase you find yourself using the most right now. What is it, what does it mean, and why has it become part of your everyday vocabulary? Explain when you typically use it and what your choice of this word or phrase might reveal about you.