Mr. Arora's Online Classroom: October 2016

10/31: AP Lang

Students grow in their ability to use precise words to explain the appeals to pathos, logos, and ethos.

Agenda:

- Warm-up: Vocab.com (5 minutes)

- PPT & Worksheet on Google Classroom: Rhetorical Appeals

HW:

- Finish Vocab.com list

- Late Synthesis Essays

- Finish today's worksheet (if needed)

Students will pitch a presentation for our next piece.

Agenda:
- 1999 Best Foreign Film Oscar Speech + 1999 Best Actor Oscar Speech
- With a partner, begin work on Google Classroom for our last project
- Last project presentations: Wednesday-Thursday

HW:
- Google Classroom: Pitch Project

10/31: TV Production

Students will develop segment three and keep track of weekly group goals.

Agenda:
- Happy Halloween!
- Quick inspirational video re: progress in the arts
- Work on your third segment!
- Google Classroom: TV Production Goals/Progress due today
- Down time? Talk to Arora about supplemental projects

HW:
- Work on next segment
- Google Classroom: Rocket Jump Film School

10/28: Lit as Film

Students will recognize the conventions of an International film.

Agenda:
- Special Message
- Continue watching Life is Beautiful

HW:
- Late film reviews (6): Brian
- Late film reviews (7): Julia, Evan, Christy

10/28: TV Production

Students will develop segment three and keep track of weekly group goals.

Agenda:
- Quick inspirational video
- Work on your third segment!
- Google Classroom: TV Production Goals/Progress due 10/31
- Down time? Talk to Arora about supplemental projects

HW:
- Work on next segment
- Google Classroom: TV Production Goals/Progress due 10/31

10/28: AP Lang

Students will embed evidence from sources to support their argument.

Agenda:
- Special Message
- Finish writing the synthesis essay and submit to Turnitin.com!
- It's officially due at 11:59pm

Reminders:
- 2 different sources per body paragraph
- Each body paragraph: TEXXEXXT
- 3 different sources total in essay

HW:
- Vocab.com for PBS Documentary Lists due 10/31
- Finish writing the synthesis essay and submit to Turnitin.com!
- It's officially due at 11:59pm

10/27: Lit as Film

10/27: AP Lang

Students will embed evidence from sources to support their argument.

Agenda:
- Special Message

- Google Classroom: Synthesis Outline

- Refer to your group's synthesis packet

Checklist:
- Thesis and topic sentences

- Embed all evidence

- Finish entire outline

- In-class timed-write (Friday, assembly schedule)

Reminders:
- 2 different sources per body paragraph
- Each body paragraph: TEXXEXXT
- 3 different sources total in essay

HW:
- Vocab.com for PBS Documentary Lists due 10/31
- Pace yourself accordingly for the next essay

10/27: TV Production

Students will develop segment three and keep track of weekly group goals.

Agenda:
- Special Message
- New teams & storyboards
- Updated seating chart
- Google Classroom: TV Production Goals/Progress due 10/31
- Down time? Talk to Arora about supplemental projects

HW:
- Work on next segment
- Google Classroom: TV Production Goals/Progress due 10/31

10/26: AP Lang

Students will embed evidence from sources to support their argument.

Agenda:

- Google Classroom: Synthesis Outline

- Refer to your group's synthesis packet

Checklist:
- Thesis and topic sentences

- Embed all evidence

- Finish entire outline (Thursday)
- In-class timed-write (Friday, assembly schedule)

Reminders:
- 2 different sources per body paragraph
- Each body paragraph: TEXXEXXT
- 3 different sources total in essay

HW:
- Vocab.com for PBS Documentary Lists due 10/31
- Pace yourself accordingly for the next essay

10/26: Lit as Film

Students will recognize the conventions of an International film.

Warm-up: What did we learn about Guido during the setup?
What feelings were evoked in the film (jokes & courting the princess)

Agenda:
- Continue watching Life is Beautiful

HW:
- Late film reviews (6): Marvin, Brian
- Late film reviews (7): Julia, Claus, Nabi, Evan, Ben

10/26: TV Production

Students will develop segment three and keep track of weekly group goals.

Agenda:
- New teams & storyboards
- Updated seating chart
- Google Classroom: TV Production Goals/Progress due 10/31
- Down time? Talk to Arora about supplemental projects

HW:
- Work on next segment
- Google Classroom: TV Production Goals/Progress due 10/31

10/25: Lit as Film

Students will recognize the conventions of various genres.

Agenda:
- International Film Pick: The Gods Must Be Crazy or Life is Beautiful

Upcoming:
- Genre study

HW:
- Late film reviews (6): Ulric, Marvin, Brian
- Late film reviews (7): Julia, Claus, Nabi, Evan, Ben

10/25: AP Lang

Students will write a thesis and topic sentences.

Agenda:

- Google Classroom: Synthesis Outline

- Refer to your group's synthesis packet

Upcoming:
- Embed all evidence (Wednesday)
- Finish entire outline (Thursday)
- In-class timed-write (Friday)

Reminders:
- 2 sources per body paragraph
- Each body paragraph: TEXXEXXT
- 3 sources total in essay

HW:
- Vocab.com for PBS Documentary Lists due 10/31
- Pace yourself accordingly for the next essay

10/25: TV Production

Students will develop segment three and keep track of weekly group goals.

Agenda:
- New teams & storyboards
- Mr. Arora will update chart
- Google Classroom: TV Production Goals/Progress due 10/31

HW:
- Brainstorm next segment
- Google Classroom: TV Production Goals/Progress due 10/31

10/24: AP Lang

Students will practice embedding by reviewing strategies.

Agenda:

- Back-to-normal seats!

- Google Classroom: PPT and worksheet
- Extra time? Vocabulary.com!

Upcoming:
- Outline individual summative synthesis essay tomorrow

HW:
- Vocab.com for PBS Documentary Lists due 10/31
- Improve group synthesis packets as necessary (should be perfect!)

10/24: Lit as Film

Students will finalize their film reviews.

Agenda:
- Finish your film review today!
- New content tomorrow

HW:
- Finish your film review today!

10/24: TV Production

Students will turn in their second segment and then critique it.

Agenda:
- Warm-up via social media:
Follow @QuinceOrchardTV on Twitter;
Subscribe to QuinceOrchardTV on YouTube

Main Lesson:

- Special announcement from Cory, Brian, Luke & Ramez

- Turn in final video file to Mr. Arora
- Complete Second Segment Review on Google Classroom

- Begin brainstorming next video (keep CTV in mind)

HW:

- Share previous footage with Mr. Arora

10/21: Lit as Film

Students will finish watching a film in order to rate/review it.

Agenda:
- Finish watching Invictus (2009)
- Write Film Review on Google Classroom

HW:
- Invictus Film Review due ASAP

10/21: AP Lang

Students will discuss and debate a sample synthesis packet

Agenda:

- Sit with your group today; Monday shall be "normal"

- Discuss TV & Elections synthesis packet (20 min)
- Review your argument essay on Turnitin; check the rubric (10 min)
- Extra time? Vocabulary.com!

Upcoming:
- Individual summative synthesis essay next week on your synthesis packet

HW:
- Vocab.com for PBS Documentary Lists due 10/31
- Improve group synthesis packets as necessary (should be perfect!)

10/21: TV Production

Students will turn in their second segment and then critique it.

Agenda:
- Warm-up via social media:
Follow @QuinceOrchardTV on Twitter;
Subscribe to QuinceOrchardTV on YouTube

Main Lesson:

- Turn in storyboards (or evidence of planning)
- Turn in final video file to Mr. Arora
- Complete Second Segment Review on Google Classroom

HW:

- Share previous footage with Mr. Arora
- Segment Review

10/20: AP Lang

Students will recognize the conventions of a synthesis packet and essay.

Agenda:

- Sit with your group for today and tomorrow; Monday shall be "normal"
- Group Check-in

- Watch Ms. Boettcher's screen cast on how to write a synthesis essay
- Read TV & Elections synthesis packet
- Prepare for tomorrow's discussion/debate (you'll be the sources)

Upcoming:
- Individual summative synthesis essay next week on your synthesis packet

HW:
- Prepare for tomorrow's discussion/debate role play
- Vocab.com PBS Documentary Lists due 10/31
- Improve group synthesis packets as necessary (should be perfect!)

10/20: Lit as Film

Students will watch a film in order to rate/review it.

Agenda:
- Continue watching Invictus (2009)
- Preview Film Review criteria

HW:
- Invictus Film Review due Monday, 10/24

10/20: TV Production

Students will finish devising their second segment and then critique it.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Room Clean-up

- Turn in storyboards (or evidence of planning)
- Second segments due ASAP (new assignments next week!)
- On Google Classroom:
+ This week's Segment Review

HW:

- Share previous footage with Mr. Arora (Social media for class)

+ This week's Segment Review

10/19: All

Today is the PSAT administration day.

Therefore, we are on this schedule.

10/18: Lit as Film

Students will watch a film in order to rate/review it.

Agenda:
- Invictus (2009)
- Preview Film Review criteria

HW:
- None!

10/18: AP Lang

Students will design a synthesis packet based on their documentary's argument.

Agenda:

- Warm-up: Last day to turn-in PSAT fees ($15) or pay online!

- Sit with your group!
- The synthesis packet will be graded via this rubric

Reminders:
- Tomorrow's PSAT schedule

- Assemble a synthesis packet template; share with teammates and Mr. Arora

- Consult the model and research tips to help you
- Note: no sources from Google; databases only!
- Use NoodleTools to help you with citations

HW:
- Vocab.com PBS Documentary Lists due 10/31
- Improve group synthesis packets as necessary

10/18: TV Production

Students will finish devising their second segment and then critique it.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Resources for tomorrow's Powder Puff game (11:45am in 238)

- Turn in storyboards (or evidence of planning)
- On Google Classroom:
+ Last week's Cougar TV Reflection Sheet
+ This week's Segment Review

Reminders (this Friday):
- Share previous footage with Mr. Arora (Social media for class)
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day

HW:
+ Last week's Cougar TV Reflection Sheet
+ This week's Segment Review

10/17: AP Lang

Students will design a synthesis packet based on their documentary's argument.

Agenda:

- Warm-up: Last day to turn-in PSAT fees ($15) or pay online!

- Sit with your group!

- Assemble a synthesis packet template; share with teammates and Mr. Arora

- Consult the model and research tips to help you
- Note: no sources from Google; databases only!
- Use NoodleTools to help you with citations

Reminders:
- The synthesis packet will be graded tomorrow -- check the rubric

HW:
- Finish group synthesis packet tonight
- Vocabulary.com lists (late)
- Documentary notes on Classroom (late)
- Argument essay on Turnitin.com (late)

10/17: Lit as Film

Students will watch a film in order to rate/review it.

Agenda:
- Invictus (2009)
- Preview Film Review criteria

HW:
- None!

10/17: TV Production

Students will finish designing their second segment and critique it.

Agenda:

- Turn in storyboards (or evidence of planning)
- On Google Classroom:
+ Last week's Cougar TV Reflection Sheet
+ This week's Segment Review

Reminders (this Friday):
- Share previous footage with Mr. Arora (Social media for class)
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day

HW:
+ Last week's Cougar TV Reflection Sheet
+ This week's Segment Review

10/14: TV Production

Students will finalize their second segment and critique it.

Agenda:

- Turn in storyboards (or evidence of planning)
- On Google Classroom:
+ New & improved Cougar TV Reflection Sheet
+ New & improved Segment Review

Reminders:
- Share previous footage with Mr. Arora (Social media for class)
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day

HW:
+ New & improved Cougar TV Reflection Sheet
+ Second Segment Review

10/14: Lit as Film

Students will identify plot points in a play.

Agenda:
- Any remaining presentations?
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog + Worksheet (due at the end of the period)
- Dr. Horrible script

HW (late):
- Worksheet

10/14: AP Lang

Students will use arguments from their documentaries to compile a synthesis packet.

Agenda:

- Warm-up: Turn-in PSAT fees ($15 by October 18) or pay online!

- Sit with your group!

- Assemble a synthesis packet template; share with teammates and Mr. Arora

- Consult the model and research tips to help you
- Note: no sources from Google; databases only!
- Use NoodleTools to help you with citations

HW:
- Did you finish the Vocabulary.com lists?
- Did you turn in your documentary notes on Classroom?
- Did you turn in your argument essay on Turnitin.com?
- Aim to finish group synthesis packet by Tuesday, 10/18

10/13: AP Lang

Students will explain arguments as presented by PBS Frontline.

Warm-Up:
- Turn-in PSAT fees ($15 by October 18) or pay online!

- If you're done with the documentary and the notes, begin work on Classroom:
- Assemble a synthesis packet using the template

- Consult the model and research tips to help you (no sources from Google; databases only!)

- If you still need to finish watching the documentary:
- Using earbuds, watch one one of the following -
- Juvenile Incarceration (YouTube); PBS
- Generation Like (YouTube); PBS
- Separate & Unequal: School Segregation & the Achievement Gap
- Inside Japan's Nuclear Disaster (YouTube); PBS
- Take notes + TURN IN PBS Doc. Notes on Google Classroom

HW:
- Continue group work
- Finish watching documentary and taking notes
- Vocab.com lists -- complete them by Friday!
- Late argument essays

10/13: Lit as Film

Students will identify plot points in a play.

Agenda:
- Any remaining presentations:
- 6: Marvin, Kajal
- 7: Julia, Claus, Brandon, Jack
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog + Worksheet
- Dr. Horrible script

HW (due Friday):
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog + Worksheet

10/13: TV Production

Students will design their second segment.

Agenda:
- Focus on the narrative!

- Storyboards must be completed and turned in

Reminders:
- Share previous footage with Mr. Arora (Social media for class)
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day

HW:
- Assemble props (as needed)
- Any other production needs as they arise

10/12: All

No school today

10/11: Lit as Film

Students will identify plot points in a play.

Agenda:
- Any remaining presentations:
- 6: Marvin, Daniela, Kajal
- 7: Julia, Claus, Evan, Brandon, Jose, Anthony, Ciara, Flynn, Jack
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog + Worksheet

HW (due Thursday):
- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog + Worksheet

10/11: AP Lang

Students will explain arguments as presented by PBS Frontline.

- Warm-up:
- Turn-in PSAT fees ($15 by October 18) or pay online!
- 5-Minutes on
- Vocabulary.com Pd. 4
- Vocabulary.com Pd. 8

Main Lesson:
- Using earbuds, watch one one of the following:
- Juvenile Incarceration (YouTube); PBS
- Generation Like (YouTube); PBS
- Separate & Unequal: School Segregation & the Achievement Gap
- Inside Japan's Nuclear Disaster (YouTube); PBS
- Take notes on Google Classroom: PBS Doc. Notes

HW:
- Finish watching documentary and taking notes
- Vocab.com lists -- complete them by Friday!
- Late argument essays:
4: Emmanuel, Lauren, Nelson, Christian
8: Jeff, Heron, Alexis

10/11: TV Production

Students will design their second segment.

Agenda:
- Focus on the narrative!

- Storyboards must be completed and turned in

Reminders:
- Share previous footage with Mr. Arora (Social media for class)
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day

HW:
- Assemble props (as needed)
- Any other production needs as they arise

10/10: AP Lang

Students will discover arguments as presented by PBS Frontline.

- Warm-up:
- Turn-in PSAT fees ($15 by October 18) or pay online!
- 5-Minutes on
- Vocabulary.com Pd. 4
- Vocabulary.com Pd. 8

Main Lesson:
- Using earbuds, watch one one of the following:
- Juvenile Incarceration (YouTube); PBS
- Generation Like (YouTube); PBS
- Separate & Unequal: School Segregation & the Achievement Gap
- Inside Japan's Nuclear Disaster (YouTube); PBS
- Take notes on Google Classroom: PBS Doc. Notes

HW:
- Vocab.com lists -- complete them by Friday!
- Late argument essays:
4: Emmanuel, Lauren, Nelson, Christian
8: Jeff, Heron, Alexis

10/10: Lit as Film

Students will describe the techniques which make their movie/TV clips effective.

Agenda:
- Presentations: Continued
- If you aren't able to present today, still turn in your notes!

Reminders:
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day
- Experiencing Film Project (late)

10/10: TV Production

Students will produce their second segment.

Agenda:
- Focus on the narrative!

- Storyboards must be completed and turned in

Reminders:
- Share previous footage with Mr. Arora (Social media for class)
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day

HW:
- Assemble props (as needed)
- Any other production needs as they arise

10/7: Lit as Film

Students will demonstrate the techniques which make their movie/TV clips effective.

Agenda:
- Be careful with Chromebooks! (New incentive)
- Presentations!
- If you aren't able to present today, still turn in your notes!

Reminders:
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day
- Experiencing Film Project

10/7: TV Production

Students will prepare and produce ideas for future segments.

Agenda:
- The next video must be framed as a narrative!

- The storyboard must be completed before approval

Reminders:
- Be careful with Chromebooks! (New incentive)
- Share previous footage with Mr. Arora (Social media for class)
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day

HW:
- Assemble props (as needed)

10/7: AP Lang

Students will be able to draw conclusions about the important characteristics of a Synthesis Essay Packet and collaboratively determine the qualities of an excellent Synthesis Packet.

Agenda:
- Turn-in PSAT fees ($15 by October 18) or pay online!
- Be careful with Chromebooks! (New incentive)
- Google Classroom: Capture Sheet (links within document to PPT & Synthesis Packet)
- Individual conferences with Mr. Arora (share drafts with Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net)
- Exit Survey: Which Movie Do You Want to Watch/Research?
- Vocabulary.com Pd. 4
- Vocabulary.com Pd. 8

HW:
- The final of the argument essay is due to Turnitin.com by Sunday at 11:59pm
- Exit Survey: Which Movie Do You Want to Watch/Research?

10/6: AP Lang

Students will be able to draw conclusions about the important characteristics of a Synthesis Essay Packet and collaboratively determine the qualities of an excellent Synthesis Packet.

Agenda:
- Introduction Survey: What Do You Already Know About Synthesis?
- Google Classroom: Capture Sheet (links within document to PPT & Synthesis Packet)
- Individual conferences with Mr. Arora
- Exit Survey: Which Movie Do You Want to Watch/Research?
- Finished early? Log onto Vocabulary.com, complete the assignments!

HW:
- The final of the argument essay is due to Turnitin.com tomorrow at 11:59pm
- Exit Survey: Which Movie Do You Want to Watch/Research?

10/6: Lit as Film

Students will state the techniques which make their movie/TV clips effective.

Agenda:
- If your clip is restricted, I can approve it, or try Vimeo
- Share with me via Google Classroom (Turn in notes if you do not have a PPT)
- Experiencing Film Project
- With a partner, find and analyze clips based on vocabulary
- Begin presentations tomorrow

Reminders:
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day
- Experiencing Film Project

10/6: TV Production

Students will devise ideas for future segments.

Agenda:
- The next video must be framed as a narrative!

- Teams have been re-shuffled based on software/ideas:
- New teams
- The storyboard must be completed before approval

Reminders:
- Be careful with Chromebooks!
- Share previous footage with Mr. Arora (social media for class)
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day

HW:
- Assemble props (as needed)

- Segment Review (late)

10/5: AP Lang

Students will compare their drafts to the rubric for the argument essay.

Agenda:
- A note on Chromebooks
- Turn-in PSAT fees ($15 by October 18) or pay online!
- Sign up for Vocabulary.com -- leave tab open
- Sign up for our AP Lang Forum -- leave tab open
- Did you sign up for Turnitin.com? -- leave tab open
- 4th period -- Class ID: 13338791 -- Enrollment pw: arora4
- 8th period -- Class ID: 13338816 -- Enrollment pw: arora8

-With a partner, grade your rubric with pencil
- Do not share; simply trade seats/Chromebooks
- Make adjustments to rough draft as needed

HW:
- Give "can comment" privileges (not view only)
- Share with qohs.online.writing.center-uc@mcpsmd.net

10/5: Lit as Film

Students will discover the effectiveness of movie/TV clips.

Agenda:
- A note on Chromebooks
- Experiencing Film Project
- With a partner, find and analyze clips based on vocabulary
- If YouTube is blocked, try Vimeo
- Begin presentations Friday in class

Reminders:
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day
- Experiencing Film Project

10/5: TV Production

Students will illustrate ideas for future segments.

Agenda:
- A note on Chromebooks
- The next video must be framed as a narrative!

- Teams have been re-shuffled based on software/ideas:
- New teams

Reminders:
- Share previous footage with Mr. Arora (social media for class)
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day
- Segment Review (late)

HW:

- Segment Review (late)

10/4: Lit as Film

Students will describe and discuss the effectiveness of movie/TV clips.

Agenda:
- Experiencing Film Project example
- Find a partner for the project
- Research clips for the project
- Begin presentations Friday in class

Reminders:
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day
- Experiencing Film Project

10/4: AP Lang

Students will develop their drafts for the argument essay.

Agenda:
- Collect PSAT fees, $15 by October 18; (online school store link)
- Emergency Preparedness (Period 4)
- Continue drafting, focusing on clear and specific ideas; active verbs
- Consult this argument essay rubric
- Aim for at least 750 words
- At the end of class, share with the Online Writing Center
- When you share, list your top three areas/questions AND thank the tutors!

Pass Out:
- Gatsby Summatives
- PSAT Workbook

HW:
- Give "can comment" privledges (not view only)
- Share with qohs.online.writing.center-uc@mcpsmd.net
- Sign up for Vocabulary.com
- Sign up for our AP Lang Forum

10/4: TV Production

Students will develop ideas for future segments.

Agenda:
- Class brainstorm for upcoming ideas
- The next video must be framed as a narrative!

- Teams may be re-shuffled based on access to software*
- Teams may be re-shuffled based on ideas/pitches (notecards)

Reminders:
- Share raw footage with Mr. Arora (class YouTube)
- Opportunities at Towson University: EMF Major for a Day
- Segment Review (late)

HW:

- Segment Review (late)

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