Think about a time when you completed an assignment without fully understanding what the teacher was looking for. How might knowing the “ins and outs” of a rubric change the way you approach an assignment? Connect your experience to what you learned today about the AP Lang Argument Essay rubric.

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    Prompt: How might knowing the "ins and outs" of a rubric change the way you approach an assignment. 

    Prompt Response: By looking at the rubric, it tells me what to do and how I can receive the most points. It allows me to see what type of essay they are looking for. I'll apply what I learn from the rubric to my essays. This way when the AP test comes in May I will be prepared. It will also help me to score a 5 as well.

    Summary: Wasn't in class. 

    Reflection: From the prompt I learned that applying what you learn from the rubric to what you're doing will help you score better. it also gives you insight into what the tests are looking for. 

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