2/29: Lit as Film

Students will study for tomorrow's unit test by producing test questions/answers

Agenda:
- Notecard questions/answers
- Study guide

HW:
- Unit Test tomorrow:
- Review notes from Film Techniques (PPT) and Three Act Structure video and notes
- Review details from Mud (2012) and Validation (2008)

2/29: AP Lang

Students will demonstrate their ability to analyze the purpose of a text and the rhetorical startegies the author uses to achieve that purpose by completing multiple choice pratice.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Sign up for AP Exams
- Multiple Choice Monday: Passage 9E Oscar Wilde
- Go over Answers
- After Charlie Hebdo Seminar Debrief

HW:
- Essential Questions for Satire
- Do you have all of these documents in your possession?  You NEED them this week:
- "When May I Shoot a Student?" by Greg Hampikian
- "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift
- "On Satire" by Joe Sacco
- "The Limits of Satire" by Tim Parks
- "Resist the Tyranny of Silence..." by Fleming Rose
- "French Muslims Feel Deeply Torn..." by Anthony Faiola
- "Wealthy Teen Nearly Experiences Consequence" by The Onion
- "Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster" by Bobby Henderson

2/29: Honors English 10

Students will define rhetorical strategies and discover their effects on the audience by completing the first section of the rhetoric packet.

- Warm-up: Roots Packet (3.17-20)
- Pass out Rhetoric Packet
- Go through Rhetoric PPT:
- Appeals
- The Wizard of Oz
- Practice SOAPStone
- Review Rhetoric SOAPStone Formative

HW:
- SOAPStone Practice with Cowardly Lion (pg. 6-7 in packet)
- SOAPStone How-to
- Research paper due this Friday, 3/4 to Turnitin.com

2/26: Lit as Film

Students will discuss film techniques by watching Long Story Shorts

Agenda:
- Food/Drink
- Long Story Shorts

HW:
- Review film notes, Mud (2012) and Validation (2008) for a test on Tuesday

2/26: AP Lang

Students will discuss the effectiveness of a satirical audio transcript after listening to it.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: What is the most embarrassing thing about your dad or mom?
- Listen to Sarah Vowell's "Shooting Dad"
- Audio
- Transcript
- Satire Synthesis - do you have the following documents?
- "When May I Shoot a Student?" by Greg Hampikian
- "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift
- "On Satire" by Joe Sacco
- "The Limits of Satire" by Tim Parks
- "Resist the Tyranny of Silence..." by Fleming Rose
- "French Muslims Feel Deeply Torn..." by Anthony Faiola
- "Wealthy Teen Nearly Experiences Consequence" by The Onion
- "Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster" by Bobby Henderson

HW:
- Browse The Onion

2/26: Honors English 10

Students will review their peers' papers by completing a peer editing worksheet.

Agenda:
- Peer editing / Chromebooks
- Obligations

Reminders/HW:
How to Share with the Online Writing Center
- Make sure you select "Can edit" OR "Can comment" NOT "Can view"
- Work on Rough Draft
Hold off on submitting rough draft for now

2/25: Lit as Film

Students will discover film techniques by taking notes and observing examples

Agenda:
- Film Techniques (PPT)
- Three Act Structure video and notes

Reminders/HW:
- Obligations
- Study notes

2/25: Honors English 10

Students will review their peers' papers by completing a peer editing worksheet.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Review Citations Test
- Peer editing / Chromebooks
- Obligations

Reminders/HW:
How to Share with the Online Writing Center
- Make sure you select "Can edit" OR "Can comment" NOT "Can view"
- Work on Rough Draft
Hold off on submitting rough draft for now

2/25: AP Lang

Students will discuss the strengths and limitations of satire by adopting personas of experts.

Agenda:
- Seminar about the nature, function, and importance of satire:
- What is the role of the satirist?
- How far is too far?
- Which topics are off-limits?
- When is satire effective and useful?
- Should individuals tailor their behavior based on what's considered offensive?

HW/Reminders:
- Gather and paperclip ALL satire-related materials
- Obligations

2/24: AP Lang

Students will discuss the strengths and limitations of satire by sharing and defending their opinions.

Agenda:
- Turn-in Sacco Cartoon HW (if needed)
- As a table, ensure #1-4 on Seminar Prep sheet are filled out accurately
- Then, each table will share notes with the class (main ideas & important highlights)
- Discuss:
- What is the role of the satirist?
- How far is too far?
- Which topics are off-limits?
- When is satire effective and useful?
- Should individuals tailor their behavior based on what's considered offensive?
- What can Cougar TV, The Prowler & Tracks publish?

HW:
- Prep for tomorrow's forum; be an expert on all sources!

2/24: Lit as Film

Students will discover film techniques by taking notes and observing examples

Agenda:
- Film Techniques (PPT)

Reminders/HW:
- Study notes

2/24: Honors English 10

Students will display their mastery of citations by completing a summative

Agenda:
- Warm-up: SMART Lunch Chart
- 5 minutes to study in-text citation conventions
- In-text citations test
- Work on rough draft
- Peer editing / Chromebooks

Reminders/HW:
How to Share with the Online Writing Center
- Make sure you select "Can edit" OR "Can comment" NOT "Can view"
- Work on Rough Draft
Hold off on submitting rough draft for now

2/23: Lit as Film

Students will discover film techniques by taking notes and observing examples

Agenda:
- Film Techniques (PPT)

Reminders/HW:
- Study notes

2/23: AP Lang

Students will list the limits of satire by using Sacco and other texts as examples.

Agenda:
- Discuss HW in table groups
- Review HW: Sacco PPT
- Thursday Forum Prep:
- Complete #s 1-3 for your table's article
- Table exit card: which subjects are off-limits?  Brainstorm 10 topics

HW:
- Read other tables' articles
- Complete #4 for other articles

2/23: Honors English 10

Students will synthesizes sources by drafting research papers.

Agenda:
- Grab a Chromebook
- How to Share with the Online Writing Center
- Make sure you select "Can edit" OR "Can comment" NOT "Can view"
- In-Text Citations Review / Notes
- In-Text Citations Test Practice
- Work on Rough Draft

HW:
- In-Text Citations Test Tomorrow (S)
- Hold off on submitting rough draft

2/22: Lit as Film

Students will identify story elements by watching Mud (2012).

Agenda:
- Finish watching Mud (2012)
- Film Techniques (PPT)

Reminders/HW:
Validation Movie Critique / Review (late, DL: TONIGHT, Monday, Feb. 22)
- Check Edline

See Me:
Nate, Eisley, John, Ryan, Cameron, Tony, JP

2/22: AP Lang

Students will define the limits of satire using Charlie Hebdo as an example.

Agenda:
- Multiple Choice Monday
- Check Answers
- Charlie Hebdo Background Video 1
- Charlie Hebdo Background Video 2
- Joe Sacco's Cartoon Response to Charlie Hebdo

HW:
- Answer Joe Sacco Questions

2/22: Honors English 10

Students will accurately cite sources and integrate their research by embedding sources into writing.

Agenda:
- Grab a Chromebook
- Paraphrasing
- Work on Research Paper Rough Draft

HW:
- Research Paper Rough Draft due to Online Writing Center at 11:59pm tomorrow, 2/23.
- Share your paper (can comment) to qohs.online.writing.center-uc@mcpsmd.net

2/19: AP Lang

Students will discuss the limits of satire by considering real-world implications.

Agenda:
- Read and react to the "Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster"
- Read and react to "Wealthy Teen Nearly Experiences Consequences"
- Does it go too far?  Are there subjects satirists are not allowed to ridicule?
- Who are the "satirical police"?  When is censorship appropriate?
- Review PSAT Scores

Reminders/HW:
Be sure to submit your final satire to Turnitin.com (late)
- If you cannot type it up, neatly hand-written is fine instead

See me:
Period 4 - Morgan, Will, Hannah, Tajir, Matt, Carrie, Kevin, Robert
Period 6 - Abiel, Molly, Sarah, Jacob, Desiree, Briaunna, Bogac, Eli, Kiana, Christy, CC, Nick
Period 7 - Joe, Josh, Briana, Rachel, Giulia

2/19: Lit as Film

Students will identify story elements by watching Mud (2012).

Agenda:
- Continue watching Mud (2012)

Reminders:
Validation Movie Critique / Review (late, DL: Monday, Feb. 22)
- Check Edline

2/19: Honors English 10

Students will demonstrate mastery of vocabulary roots by taking a quiz.

Agenda:
- Warm-up (5 minutes to study vocab roots!)
- Vocab Roots Quiz

Reminders/HW:
- 6 Research Paper Outline (late)
- 7 Works Cited (late)
- Preview/Begin 8 Research Paper Rough Draft (due Tuesday, Feb. 23)

2/18: AP Lang

Students will discuss and compare satires by peer-reviewing.

Agenda:
- Find a partner
- Share your satire!
- Critique and grade each other's satires
- Edit satires as necessary
- Pass back papers
- Surprise SNL commerical parody!

Reminders:
- Check Edline

HW:
- Submit your final satire to Turnitin.com tonight
- If you cannot type it up, neatly hand-written is fine instead

2/18: Lit as Film

Students will identify story elements by watching Mud (2012).

Agenda:
- Mud (2012)

Reminders:
Validation Movie Critique / Review (late)
- Check Edline

2/18: Honors English 10

Students will organize their research format by filling in the remaining sections of their outlines.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Grab a Chromebook
- Finish 5 - Introduction Paragraph (if needed, late)
- Finish 6 - Research Paper Outline (due tonight, 11:59pm)
- Begin 7 - Works Cited (due tonight, 11:59pm)

Reminders:
- Vocab Quiz tomorrow (Lesson 3, Roots 1-12)
- Check Edline

HW:
- Catch up on the research unit and ask for help along the way :)

2/17: Lit as Film

Students will identify story elements by watching Mud (2012).

Agenda:
- Mud (2012)

Reminders:
- Validation Movie Critique / Review (late)
- Last call for Literary Magazine submissions
- Check Edline

2/17: AP Lang

Students will produce an argument using satire.

Agenda:
- Review "When May I Shoot a Student?"
- Review "A Modest Proposal"
- Write your own satire!
- Vices & Follies of society 

Reminders:
- Last call for Literary Magazine submissions
- Check Edline

HW:
- Bring your printed out (or neatly written) satire  to class tomorrow

2/17: Honors English 10

Students will organize their research format by filling in the remaining sections of their outlines.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Grab a Chromebook
- Finish 5 - Introduction Paragraph (if needed, late)
- Finish 6 - Research Paper Outline (now due tomorrow night, 2/18)
- Begin 7 - Works Cited (now due tomorrow night, 2/18)

Reminders:
- Vocab Quiz on Friday (Lesson 3, Roots 1-12)
- Last call for submissions to the Literary Magazine!
- Check Edline

HW:
- Catch up on the research unit and ask for help along the way :)

2/16: All

Happy Snow Day!

See Friday's posts for HW details/reminders.

2/12: Lit as Film

Students will develop a movie critique by reviewing the short film, Validation (2008).

Agenda:
- Share any remaining "My Life as a Movie/TV Show" Posters
(if digital, please share with Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net OR Kunal_Arora@mcpsmd.org)
- Answer all questions on the Validation Worksheet in complete sentences (due today)
- Write Movie Critique/Review for Validation (Summative, due Tuesday to Google Classroom)
- Rewatch Validation (if needed)

Reminders: 
- Check Edline

HW:
- Only late assignments:
- My Life as a Movie/TV Show Poster
- Turn in Parent Signatures from Syllabus ASAP
- Sign up for Google Classroom ASAP.  Class Code -- woi65nx
- Sign up for Remind ASAP.  Text @arora8 to 81010

2/12: AP Lang

Students will read two satirical writings and produce literal and figurative meanings.

Agenda:
- Background information on "A Modest Proposal"

Reminders: 
- Check Edline

HW:
- Finish reading both writings and their respective worksheets

2/12: Honors English 10

Students will begin constructing the format of the research paper by revising their thesis statements and drafting their introductions.

Agenda:
- Work on 5 - Introduction Paragraph

Reminders: 
- Check Edline

HW:
- Finish 5 - Introduction Paragraph (due tonight!)
- Finish 4 - Research Sources Template (was due last night!)

2/11: Lit as Film

Students will develop a movie critique by reviewing the short film, Validation (2008).

Agenda:
- Share any remaining "My Life as a Movie/TV Show" Posters
(if digital, please share with Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net OR Kunal_Arora@mcpsmd.org)
- Answer all questions on the Validation Worksheet (Formative)
- Write Movie Critique/Review for Validation (Summative)
- Rewatch Validation (if needed)

Reminder:
- Didn't get a perfect score on the Webquest?  You can re-coup the points by submitting a hard copy creative writing piece to me by Tuesday (no school Monday).  The Literary Magazine needs your help!

HW:
- Only late assignments:
- My Life as a Movie/TV Show Poster
- Turn in Parent Signatures from Syllabus ASAP
- Sign up for Google Classroom ASAP.  Class Code -- woi65nx
- Sign up for Remind ASAP.  Text @arora8 to 81010

2/11: AP Lang

Students will identify the "honey" and the "medicine" of satire

Agenda:
- Turn in any late work (if needed)
- Email confirmation
- Watch the genuine Bic Pen commercial, "Bic for Her"
- Watch Ellen's satirical response to the ad, "Bic Pens for Women"
- Then, with your table, record a group satire analysis of it
NOTE: When finished, send/share your recording to
Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net OR Kunal_Arora@mcpsmd.org

Reminders:
- Didn't get a perfect score on the Webquest? You can re-coup the points by submitting a hard copy creative writing piece to me Tuesday (no school Monday). The Literary Magazine needs your help!

HW:
- Need to catch-up on any late work?  Now's your chance!

2/11: Honors English 10

Students will build sources for research synthesis paper by searching online databases.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Grab Chromebook
- Work on 4 - Research Sources Template (on Google Classroom)
- Ask for help as you need it!

Reminder:
- Didn't get a perfect score on the Webquest?  You can re-coup the points by submitting a hard copy creative writing piece to me Tuesday (no school Monday).  The QOHS Literary Magazine needs your help!

HW:
- Continue working on 4 - Research Sources Template (on Google Classroom; due tonight!)

2/10: AP Lang

Students will identify the "honey" and the "medicine" of satire

Agenda:
- Turn in HW or any other late work
- Watch the satirical SNL bit, "Totino's Pizza Rolls Activity Pack (for Women)"
- Then, with your table, record a group satire analysis of it
- NOTE: When finished, send/share your recording to Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net

Reminders:
- Didn't get a perfect score on the Webquest? You can re-coup the points by submitting a hard copy creative writing piece to me by Monday. The Literary Magazine needs your help!

HW:
- Need to catch-up on any late work?  Now's your chance!

2/10: Lit as Film

Students will apply background knowledge of movies and TV shows to share personal stories.

Agenda:
- Share any remaining "My Life as a Movie/TV Show" Posters
(if yours is digital, please share with Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net)
- Watch Validation (and fill out worksheet)
- Movie Critique/Review for Validation

Reminder:
- Didn't get a perfect score on the Webquest?  You can re-coup the points by submitting a hard copy creative writing piece to me by Monday.  The Literary Magazine needs your help!

HW:
- Only late assignments:
- My Life as a Movie/TV Show Poster
- Turn in Parent Signatures from Syllabus ASAP
- Sign up for Google Classroom ASAP.  Class Code -- woi65nx
- Sign up for Remind ASAP.  Text @arora8 to 81010

2/10: Honors English 10

Students will build sources for research synthesis paper by searching online databases.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Grab Chromebook
- Work on 4 - Research Sources Template (on Google Classroom)
- Ask for help as you need it!

Reminder:
- Didn't get a perfect score on the Webquest?  You can re-coup the points by submitting a hard copy creative writing piece to me by Monday.  The QOHS Literary Magazine needs your help!

HW:
- Continue working on 4 - Research Sources Template (on Google Classroom; due tomorrow night!)

2/9: Lit as Film

Students will apply background knowledge of movies and TV shows to share personal stories.

Agenda:
- Share any remaining "My Life as a Movie/TV Show" Posters
(if yours is digital, please share with Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net)
- Watch Validation (time-permitting)

Reminder:
- Didn't get a perfect score on the Webquest?  You can re-coup the points by submitting a hard copy creative writing piece to me by Monday.  The Literary Magazine needs your help!

HW:
- Only late assignments:
- My Life as a Movie/TV Show Poster
- Turn in Parent Signatures from Syllabus ASAP
- Sign up for Google Classroom ASAP.  Class Code -- woi65nx
- Sign up for Remind ASAP.  Text @arora8 to 81010

2/9: AP Lang

Students will compare satirical pieces by peer-reviewing style imitations.

Agenda:
- Share style imitations among table groups
- Peer-review style imitations using the provided rubric
- Make changes to the style imitations (if needed, turn-in final copies tomorrow)
- Read "A Chauvinist Pig in a Poke"
- Fill out a capture sheet for the ^ article
- Read Sample rhetorical analysis exemplar response to Rick Reilly's article

Reminders:
- Didn't get a perfect score on the Webquest? You can re-coup the points by submitting a hard copy creative writing piece to me by Monday. The Literary Magazine needs your help!

HW:
- Final copy of style imitation
- Read and capture "A Chauvinist Pig in a Poke"
- Late Work

2/9: Honors English 10

Students will build sources for research synthesis paper by searching online databases.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Grab Chomebook
- Work on 4 - Research Sources Template (on Google Classroom)
- Ask for help as you need it!

Reminder:
- Didn't get a perfect score on the Webquest?  You can re-coup the points by submitting a hard copy creative writing piece to me by Monday.  The Literary Magazine needs your help!

HW:
- Continue working on 4 - Research Sources Template (on Google Classroom; due Thursday!)
- Late Work (if needed)

2/8: Lit as Film

Students will apply background knowledge of movies and TV shows to share personal stories.

Agenda:
- Share My Life as a Movie/TV Show Posters
(if yours is digital, please share with Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net)
- Watch Validation, (time-permitting)

HW:
- Only late assignments:
- My Life as a Movie/TV Show Poster
- Turn in Parent Signatures from Syllabus ASAP
- Sign up for Google Classroom ASAP.  Class Code -- woi65nx
- Sign up for Remind ASAP.  Text @arora8 to 81010

2/8: AP Lang

Students will be able to identify the argument and tone in a satirical piece.

Agenda:
New Seats!
- Turn-in Advertisement Questions
- Multiple Choice Monday: Mark Twain (Answers)
- Midterm Score Reports
- Vince Lombardi Style Imitation (turn it into satire!)

HW:
- Vince Lombardi Style Imitation (turn it into satire!)
- Late work (Older comedy/satire assignments, webquest, technology sign-ups, etc.)

2/8: Honors English 10

Students will comprehend the complexities of plagiarism and how to properly cite in their research.

Agenda:
- New Seats!
- Warm-Up: Vocab Roots (3.9-12)
- Intellectual Honesty PPT
- Work on 4-Research Sources Template

HW:
- 4-Research Sources Template
- Late work (Older research documents, webquest, technology sign-ups, etc.)

2/5: Lit as Film

Students will apply background knowledge of movies and TV shows to share personal stories.

Agenda:
- Share My Life as a Movie/TV Show Posters
(if yours is digital, please share with Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net)
- Watch Validation, (time-permitting)

HW:
- Only late assignments:
- My Life as a Movie/TV Show Poster
- Turn in Parent Signatures from Syllabus ASAP
- Sign up for Google Classroom ASAP.  Class Code -- woi65nx
- Sign up for Remind ASAP.  Text @arora8 to 81010


2/5: AP Lang

Students will analyze the arguments embedded in satirical advertisements.

Agenda:
- Turn in Webquest
- Satire in Advertisements
- Advertisement Questions
- Satire Word Wall 

Reminders/HW:
- Finish the Advertisement Questions
- Finish the Ladder of Comedy Illustration (Late)
- Finish Spectrums (Late)
- Finish the Webquest (Late)
Sign up for Google Classroom (Late)
  • Period 4:  Class Code -- (new!) -- hqr2kpl
  • Period 6:  Class Code -- (new!) -- xi0abv
  • Period 7:  Class Code -- (new!) -- cnv7pf7
Sign up for Remind (Late)
  • Period 4:  Text @arora4 to 81010
  • Period 6:  Text @arora6 to 81010
  • Period 7:  Text @arora7 to 81010
Sign up for Turnitin (Late)
  • Period 4: Class ID: 11884419     Enrollment Password: arora4 
  • Period 6: Class ID: 11884420     Enrollment Password: arora6 
  • Period 7: Class ID: 11884423     Enrollment Password: arora7

2/5: Honors English 10

Students will choose their classes for next year by completing the Guidance Office's seminar.

Agenda:
- Turn in Webquest
- Counselor Visit
- Finish 3 - Research Proposal (Late if not done yet)
- Begin 4 - Research Sources Template

Reminders/HW (if not done yet):
- Work on 4 - Research Sources Template
- (Late) Sign up for Google Classroom -- Class Code: lf7n3
- (Late) Sign up for Remind -- Text @arora2 to 81010
- (Late) Sign up for Turnitin -- Class ID: 11884418     Enrollment Password: arora2
- (Late) Finish Webquest

2/4: AP Lang

Students will identify and place the techniques of satire on a spectrum from humorous to harsh.

Agenda:
- Turn-in any other Ladder of Comedy Illustrations; Questions?
Digital Exemplar 1Digital Exemplar 2
- Techniques of Satire
- Notetaking
- Spectrums

Reminders/HW (all due tomorrow):
- Finish the Ladder of Comedy Illustration (Late)
- Finish Spectrums
- Finish the Webquest
Sign up for Google Classroom
  • Period 4:  Class Code -- (new!) -- hqr2kpl
  • Period 6:  Class Code -- (new!) -- xi0abv
  • Period 7:  Class Code -- (new!) -- cnv7pf7
Sign up for Remind
  • Period 4:  Text @arora4 to 81010
  • Period 6:  Text @arora6 to 81010
  • Period 7:  Text @arora7 to 81010
Sign up for Turnitin
  • Period 4: Class ID: 11884419     Enrollment Password: arora4 
  • Period 6: Class ID: 11884420     Enrollment Password: arora6 
  • Period 7: Class ID: 11884423     Enrollment Password: arora7

2/4: Lit as Film

Students will apply background knowledge of movies and TV shows to share personal stories.

Agenda:
- Finish My Life as a Movie / TV Show Poster (last in-class work day)
- Digital Exemplars: 1, 2
- Paper Exemplars

Reminders:
- Turn in Parent Signatures from Syllabus by tomorrow
- Sign up for Google Classroom.  Class Code -- woi65nx
- Sign up for Remind.  Text @arora8 to 81010

HW:
- Finish and Turn-in Webquest tomorrow
- Finish My Life Poster and be ready to present tomorrow

2/4: Honors English 10

Students will learn about controversial topics by researching them.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Grab a Chromebook
- Finish 1 - Research Topics
- Finish 2 - Research Brainstorm
- Begin 3 - Research Proposal

Reminders/HW (all due tomorrow):
Sign up for Google Classroom -- Class Code: --  lf7n3
Sign up for Remind -- Text @arora2 to 81010
Sign up for Turnitin -- Class ID: 11884418     Enrollment Password: arora2
- Finish Webquest
- Finish Research Proposal by 11:59pm

2/3: AP Lang

Students will identify and place the techniques of satire on a spectrum from humorous to harsh.

Agenda:
- Turn-in Ladder of Comedy Illustrations; Questions?
Digital Exemplar 1, Digital Exemplar 2
- Techniques of Satire
- Notetaking

Reminders/HW (by Friday):
- Finish the Webquest
Sign up for Google Classroom
  • Period 4:  Class Code -- v4cvbs
  • Period 6:  Class Code -- dli4nk
  • Period 7:  Class Code -- yfs0ibv
Sign up for Remind
  • Period 4:  Text @arora4 to 81010
  • Period 6:  Text @arora6 to 81010
  • Period 7:  Text @arora7 to 81010
Sign up for Turnitin
  • Period 4: Class ID: 11884419     Enrollment Password: arora4 
  • Period 6: Class ID: 11884420     Enrollment Password: arora6 
  • Period 7: Class ID: 11884423     Enrollment Password: arora7

2/3: Lit as Film

Students will apply background knowledge of movies and TV shows to share personal stories.

Agenda:
- Turn in Parent Signatures from Syllabus
- Sign up for Google Classroom.  Class Code (new!) -- woi65nx
- Sign up for Remind.  Text @arora8 to 81010
- Work on My Life as a Movie / TV Show Poster
- Digital Exemplars: 1, 2
- Paper Exemplars

HW:
- Finish and Turn-in Webquest by Friday


- Finish My Life Poster and be ready to present on Friday

2/3: Honors English 10

Students will learn about controversial topics by researching them.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Vocab Lesson 3 (#1-8)
- Update Research Paper Due Dates
- Finish 1 - Research Topics
- Finish 2 - Research Brainstorm
- Begin 3 - Research Proposal

Reminders (by Friday):
Sign up for Google Classroom -- Class Code: euz9el
Sign up for Remind -- Text @arora2 to 81010
Sign up for Turnitin -- Class ID: 11884418     Enrollment Password: arora2
- Finish Webquest

HW:
- Work on Research Proposal



2/2: Lit as Film

Students will apply background knowledge of movies and TV shows to share personal stories.

Agenda:
- Turn in Parent Signatures
- Sign up for Google Classroom.  Class Code -- woi65nx
- Sign up for Remind.  Text @arora8 to 81010
- My Life as a Movie / TV Show Poster
- Digital Exemplars: 1, 2
- Paper Exemplars

HW:
- Webquest
- My Life Poster

2/2: AP Lang

Students will explain the spectrum of low to high comedy by using examples.
Agenda:
- Ladder of Comedy
- Notetaking
- Ladder of Comedy Illustration
- Digital Exemplar; Paper Exemplars

Reminders:
Sign up for Google Classroom
  • Period 4:  Class Code -- v4cvbs
  • Period 6:  Class Code -- dli4nk
  • Period 7:  Class Code -- yfs0ibv
Sign up for Remind
  • Period 4:  Text @arora4 to 81010
  • Period 6:  Text @arora6 to 81010
  • Period 7:  Text @arora7 to 81010
Sign up for Turnitin
  • Period 4: Class ID: 11884419     Enrollment Password: arora4 
  • Period 6: Class ID: 11884420     Enrollment Password: arora6 
  • Period 7: Class ID: 11884423     Enrollment Password: arora7
HW:
- Webquest
- Ladder of Comedy Illustration

2/2: Honors English 10

Students will review course procedures and participate in team building activities.

Agenda:
- Warm-Up (Vocab 3.1-4)
- Finish procedures

Reminders:
Sign up for Google Classroom -- Class Code: euz9el
Sign up for Remind -- Text @arora2 to 81010
Sign up for Turnitin -- Class ID: 11884418     Enrollment Password: arora2

HW:
- Finish Webquest
- Finish signing up for Google Classroom, Remind, Turnitin
- Begin brainstorming research.  Most of the unit will be on Google Classroom.

2/1: Lit as Film

Students will set semester goals by reviewing first semester skills and course procedures

Agenda:
- Syllabus, Classroom Procedures, Expectations
- Bingo!
- Sign up for Google Classroom.  Class Code -- dlm7ni
- Sign up for Remind.  Text @arora8 to 81010

HW:
- Webquest

2/1: Honors English 10

Students will set semester goals by reviewing first semester skills and course procedures

Agenda:
- Syllabus
- Classroom Procedures
- Bingo!
- Sign up for Google Classroom -- Class Code: euz9el
- Sign up for Remind -- Text @arora2 to 81010
- Sign up for Turnitin -- Class ID: 11884418     Enrollment Password: arora2

HW:
- Webquest