4/29: Lit as Film

Students will watch a TV show and label the plot points.

Agenda:

- ABCs of a TV Show
- Seinfeld

HW:

- Check Edline

4/29: AP Lang

Students will read a synthesis packet and write an essay in response.

Agenda:
- 7 school days left until the AP exam!
- College Cost Synthesis Essay Timed-Write (40 minutes)

HW/Reminders:
- Turn in Late Work ASAP (TED Talk, Art Show)
- Check Edline

Reminders:
- AP Lang Snack Sign-up (Forward this link to parents/guardians)!
- http://tinyurl.com/jebe2fz ^
- Bring in snack item(s) by May 9 to Room 232
- AP Language & Composition Test (Wednesday, May 11 at 7:15am)
- Last names A-Mi report to Auditorium
- Last names Mj-Z report to Main Gym
- Must bring into testing room: pencils, pens, AP student packs, sweatshirt (layers)
- Cannot bring into testing room: backpacks or bags of any kid, electronic devices of any kind, books of any kind, computers/calculators of any kind, watches that beep or have an alarm, food/drink

4/29: Honors English 10

Students will analyze Frankenstein's role as a creator by participating in a seminar.

Agenda:
- Frankenstein #1 Socratic Seminar
- 15 minutes for inner circle
- 15 minutes for outer circle

HW:
- Read up through Chapter 10 (p. 84)
- Work on bookmark, EQ boxes in reading guide packet
- ^ This will be checked on Monday!

4/28: Lit as Film

Students will share and rate Hall of Fame presentations.

Agenda:
- Share Hall of Fame Assignment -- Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net
- Consult Hall of Fame Rubric

- Today's Presentations: Carson, Emily, any others who were absent/etc.
- ABCs of a TV Show

HW:

- Check Edline!

4/28: Honors English 10

Students will compare Frankenstein to other creators by annotating a passage.

Agenda:

- Vocab Unit 5 (1-4)

- Turn in Character Sketches / any other late Frankenstein work

- Revisit Prometheus Myth

- Seminar Prep

HW:

- Annotate passage for seminar

- Read up through Chapter 8 (p. 64)

- Work on bookmark, EQ boxes in reading guide packet

4/28: AP Lang

Students will read a synthesis packet and plan an essay response.

Agenda:
- 8 school days left until the AP exam!
- College Cost Synthesis (15 minutes)
- TED Assignment Share Out (5 minutes)
- Art Show (20 minutes)

HW:
- Finish TED Paragraph (late)
- Finish Art Show Worksheet

Reminders:
- AP Lang Snack Sign-up (Forward this link to parents/guardians)!
- http://tinyurl.com/jebe2fz ^
- Bring in snack item(s) by May 9 to Room 232
- AP Language & Composition Test (Wednesday, May 11 at 7:15am)
- Last names A-Mi report to Auditorium
- Last names Mj-Z report to Main Gym
- Must bring into testing room: pencils, pens, AP student packs, sweatshirt (layers)
- Cannot bring into testing room: backpacks or bags of any kid, electronic devices of any kind, books of any kind, computers/calculators of any kind, watches that beep or have an alarm, food/drink

4/27: Lit as Film

Students will share and rate Hall of Fame presentations.

Agenda:
- Share Hall of Fame Assignment -- Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net
- Consult Hall of Fame Rubric

- Today's Presentations: Mike, John, Carson, Justen, Olivia, Max, Tony, Nate, Sean

Upcoming:

- Going tomorrow: Emily, others who were absent/etc.

HW:

- Hall of Fame Assignment (if you still need to present)

4/27: Honors English 10

Students will identify Frankenstein’s personality traits by creating a symbolic depiction.

Agenda:

- SMOB Elections

- Turn in Mary Shelley/Prometheus Questions

- Finish Characterization of Captain Walton & Victor Frankenstein

- Read Pages 42-44 (The creation of the monster!  It is alive!)

- "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"

Reminders:

- Did you use complete sentences?  Are your quotations embedded?

HW:

- Read Frankenstein up through Chapter 6 (page 54 in our books).

- Note: Our version of the text has different page numbers than the reading calendar.  

- Therefore, be sure to follow the chapter numbers for pacing.

4/27: AP Lang

Students will explain an expert's argument by producing a TEXT paragraph.

Agenda:
- Go to ted.com on your device
- Watch/listen to a speech
- On your own sheet of paper: Write one paragraph on the argument
- Arora's example using "Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity?"
- SMOB Voting
- Arora will send MC answers via Remind tonight!  1 min per question!

HW:
- Finish TED Exit Card (if not done in class)

Reminders:
- AP Lang Snack Sign-up (Forward this link to parents/guardians)!
- http://tinyurl.com/jebe2fz ^
- Bring in snack item(s) by May 9 to Room 232
- AP Language & Composition Test (Wednesday, May 11 at 7:15am)
- Last names A-Mi report to Auditorium
- Last names Mj-Z report to Main Gym
- Must bring into testing room: pencils, pens, AP student packs, sweatshirt (layers)
- Cannot bring into testing room: backpacks or bags of any kid, electronic devices of any kind, books of any kind, computers/calculators of any kind, watches that beep or have an alarm, food/drink

4/26: All

No school!  Election day!

4/25: Lit as Film

Students will share and rate Hall of Fame presentations.

Agenda:
- Share Hall of Fame Assignment -- Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net
- Consult Hall of Fame Rubric

- Today's Presentations: Kyle, Mike, JP, Alison, Helen, Alex B., Jack, Abdul

Upcoming:

- Going Wednesday: John, Carson, Ryan, Justen, Olivia, Max, Tony, Nate, Sean
- Going Thursday: Emily, others who were absent/etc.

HW:
- Hall of Fame Assignment (if you still need to present)

4/25: AP Lang

Students will develop effective feedback by reviewing argument outlines.

Agenda:
- AP Test Information
- This Week's Outlook
- 4th period shall read 6th period
- 6th period shall read 7th period
- 7th period shall read 4th period
- Check thesis: does it help you predict the three body paragraphs?
- Check evidence: is it appropriate?  Convincing?  Specific and concrete?
- Check explanations: do these genuinely connect back to the arguments made?

- Not sure?  Check with Mr. Arora
- Provide feedback to fellow students if any of these areas fall short.

HW/Reminders:
- AP Language & Composition Test (Wednesday, May 11 at 7:15am)
- Last names A-Mi report to Auditorium
- Last names Mj-Z report to Main Gym
- Must bring into testing room: pencils, pens, AP student packs, sweatshirt (layers)
- Cannot bring into testing room: backpacks or bags of any kid, electronic devices of any kind, books of any kind, computers/calculators of any kind, watches that beep or have an alarm, food/drink

4/25: Honors English 10

Students will identify Captain Walton's personality traits by creating a symbolic depiction.

Agenda:
- Frankenstein Packet
- Bookmarks
- Characterizing Captain Walton & Victor Frankenstein
- Mary Shelley's Modern Prometheus

HW:
- Finish both of today's worksheets!

4/22: AP Lang

Students will compare and explain which video on college is most compelling and why.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Turn in yesterday's notecard (if you didn't already)
- Mike Rowe: The Skills Gap, Testimony before US Senate
- Select International: Are College Degrees Useless?
- Wall Street Journal: Is College Worth It?
- Gary Vee & Casey Neistat: Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals (2:00-7:30)
- 3 sentence note card explanation:  Which video is most persuasive and why?

HW:
- None!  Have a good weekend!

4/22: Lit as Film

Students will plan and brainstorm ideas for the Hall of Fame Assignment.

Agenda:
- Work on Hall of Fame Assignment -- share with me, Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net
- Consult Hall of Fame Rubric

- Today's Presentations: Kyle, Jazmin, Eisley, Mike, JP, Ryan, Ian, Alex M.

Upcoming:

- Going Monday: Kyle, Mike, JP, Alison, Helen, Nate, Alex B., Sean, Jack, Abdul
- Going Wednesday: John, Carson, Ryan, Justen, Olivia, Max, Tony
- Going Thursday: Emily, others

Reminders:

- Were you absent for the Boyhood (2014) seminar?  Or did you not participate?

- There's an alternate assignment on Google Classroom (late now)!

HW:
- Hall of Fame Assignment (if you still need to present)

- Boyhood Seminar Alternate Assignment (late now)

4/22: Honors English 10

Students will give examples of realistic and fantastical elements by watching Sci-Fi Friday!

Agenda:
- Sci-Fi Film Capture Sheet (Pick two)
- Frankenstein Packet + Reading Calendar

Films:
- 2081
- 10 Sci-Fi Predictions that came true
- Abiogenesis
- Black Hole

HW:
- Finish Walton's letters for Monday (p. 1-15)

4/21: Honors English 10

Students will produce screenplays by finishing a collaborative group activity.

Agenda:
- Finish scripts and share with me, Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net
- ^ If everyone is done, watch sci-fi short films:
- 10 Sci-Fi Predictions that came true
- Abiogenesis
- Black Hole

HW:
- Read pages 1-15 (Walton's Letters) in Frankenstein

4/21: Lit as Film

Students will plan and brainstorm ideas for the Hall of Fame Assignment.

Agenda:
- Work on Hall of Fame Assignment -- share with me, Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net
- Consult Hall of Fame Rubric

- Today's Presentations: Shayne, Cameron, Jacob, Ben, Bogac, LeRoy

Upcoming:

- Going tomorrow: Kyle, Jazmin, Eisley, Mike, JP, Ryan, Ian, Alex M.
- Going Monday: Alison, Helen, Nate, Alex B., Sean, Jack, Abdul
- Going Wednesday: John, Carson, Ryan, Justen, Olivia, Max, Tony
- Going Thursday: Emily, others

Reminders:

- Were you absent for the Boyhood (2014) seminar?  Or did you not participate?

- There's an alternate assignment on Google Classroom due tonight!

HW:
- Hall of Fame Assignment (if you still need to present)

- Boyhood Seminar Alternate Assignment (if necessary)

4/21: AP Lang

Students will compile a list of five shocking facts by listening to a podcast.

Agenda:
- Discuss: Is College Worth It?
- Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 1: Audio link, Transcript link


Stephen Dubner, host of Freakonomics, with a new fake diploma, a Ph.D. in Animal Health
HW:
- Freakonomics Goes to College, Part 2: Audio link, Transcript link
- Index card: list of top five most shocking insights from the podcast

4/20: Lit as Film

Students will plan and brainstorm ideas for the Hall of Fame Assignment.

Agenda:
- Work on Hall of Fame Assignment
- Consult Hall of Fame Rubric

- Hall of Fame Presentations due tomorrow
- Tomorrow's presentations: Shayne, Kyle, Cameron, Jacob, Ben, Bogac, LeRoy

Reminders:

- Were you absent for the Boyhood (2014) seminar?  Or not participate?

- There's an alternate assignment on Google Classroom due tomorrow

HW:
- Hall of Fame Assignment

- Boyhood Seminar Alternate Assignment (if necessary)

4/20: AP Lang

Students will read, discuss and prepare examples for argument prompts.

Agenda:
- Turn in yesterday's outline
- Table group argument prompts
- Outline your prompt, it's due at the end of class

Reminders:
- There are two methods of writing a thesis for argument.  What are they?
- Specific and concrete evidence is your friend
- Only use personal examples if they are perfectly poignant
- Brainstorm using the Big 7:
- Pop Culture, History, Current Events, Literature / Arts, Sports, Science / Technology

HW:

- Finish Outlines (if necessary)

4/20: Honors English 10

Students will draw comparisons between a short story and a screenplay by completing a group activity.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Read “For a Few Days More” to learn screenplay formatting (if you didn't last night)

- Write a screenplay for your group's section of "Momento Mori"

- Pass out Frankenstein

HW:

- Finish script, if need be

4/19: AP Lang

Students will read, discuss and prepare examples for argument prompts.

Agenda:
- Check MCM answers (W.E.B. DuBois, Passage 10b)
- Table group argument prompts
- Outline your prompt, it's due at the end of class

Reminders:
- There are two methods of writing a thesis for argument.  What are they?
- Specific and concrete evidence is your friend
- Only use personal examples if they are perfectly poignant
- Brainstorm using the Big 7:
- Pop Culture, History, Current Events, Literature / Arts, Sports, Science / Technology

HW:

- Finish Outline (if necessary)

4/19: Lit as Film

Students will plan and brainstorm ideas for the Hall of Fame Assignment.

Agenda:
- Work on Hall of Fame Assignment
- Consult Hall of Fame Rubric

- Hall of Fame Presentations due Thursday

Reminders:

- Were you absent for the Boyhood (2014) seminar?  Or not participate?

- There's an alternate assignment on Google Classroom due Thursday

HW:
- Hall of Fame Assignment

- Boyhood Seminar Alternate Assignment (if necessary)

4/19: Honors English 10

Students will analyze a short story by finishing a collaborative jigsaw activity.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Break into 11 groups
- Read your section of the story, "Memento"
- Fill out the “Memento” Jigsaw Reading sheet
- Write a summary for your section of the story on this PPT

HW:
- Read “For a Few Days More” to learn screenplay formatting

4/18: Lit as Film

Students will plan and brainstorm ideas for the Hall of Fame Assignment.

Agenda:
- Work on Hall of Fame Assignment
- Consult Hall of Fame Rubric

- Hall of Fame Presentations due Thursday

Reminders:

- Were you absent for the Boyhood (2014) seminar?  Or not participate?

- There's an alternate assignment on Google Classroom due Thursday

HW:
- Hall of Fame Assignment

- Boyhood Seminar Alternate Assignment (if necessary)

4/18: Honors English 10

Students will successfully complete 10.4.1 by participating in a timed writing.

Agenda:

- Warm-up: Grab a Chromebook

- Complete 10.4.1 (Summative)

- When finished, share with me via Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net
- You can use your annotations and outline to help

HW:

- Check Edline

4/18: AP Lang

Students will rate their rhetorical analysis essay by comparing it to the rubric.

Agenda:
- AP Preadministration Counselor Visit
- Evaluate/Critique Essay:
- 1.  Highlight thesis
- 2.  Highlight explanation sentences that connect back to claim
- 3.  Highlight boxes on rubric

Reminders:
- Did you turn in all of the Chesterfield work?
- Do you want to re-assess Franklin?  This week is the last chance!

HW:
- Multiple Choice on W.E.B. DuBois (Check answers tomorrow)
- Give yourself 10 minutes

4/15: Honors English 10

Students will identify the realistic and fantastical elements used in a film to comment on society.

Agenda:
- 5 minute study vocab roots
- Full Vocab Roots Quiz
- Sci-Fi Friday Film, "Portal: No Escape"
- Capture Sheet
- Finish Outline / Annotation
- Pass out Frankenstein books
- Pass back graded papers

HW:
- In class timed write on Monday

4/15: AP Lang

Students will read and react to two student sample rhetorical analysis essays.

Agenda:
- In pairs, analyze the two sample rhetorical analysis essays (pp. 34-35)
- Then, individually, re-write a TEXXT body paragraph of the low scoring essay.

- Note: if you do the assignment electronically, please share with me - Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net

HW/Upcoming:
- Finish the rest of the Chesterfield section (late)
- See me if you were absent for yesterday's Timed Write

4/15: Lit as Film

Students will justify their opinions of a film by researching evidence.

Agenda:
- Independent research on cell phones / Chromebooks (15 minutes)
- Notes will be collected at the end of the period
- Seminar! (20 minutes)

Resources:
PRO
- "Boyhood teaches lessons about adulthood"
- "Why you should all see Boyhood"
- "The Academy's Failure to Recognize Boyhood Is Their Worst Mistake in 20 Years"

NEUTRAL
- List of accolades received by Boyhood (film)
- "Why Richard Linklater’s ‘Boyhood’ Should Not Be Rated R"
- "Patricia Arquette didn't make much money from her Oscar-winning role in 'Boyhood'"
- Wikipedia entry for Boyhood
- IMDB entry for Boyhood

CON
- "It's Okay If You Didn't Like 'Boyhood,' And Here Are Many Reasons Why
- "Why the Unanimous Praise for 'Boyhood' Is Bad for Film Criticism — and for 'Boyhood'"

HW:
- None!

4/14: Lit as Film

Students will justify their opinions of a film by researching evidence.

Agenda:
- Finish Boyhood
- Independent research on cell phones / Chromebooks
- Seminar tomorrow! 

Resources:
PRO
- "Boyhood teaches lessons about adulthood"
- "Why you should all see Boyhood"
- "The Academy's Failure to Recognize Boyhood Is Their Worst Mistake in 20 Years"

NEUTRAL
- List of accolades received by Boyhood (film)
- "Why Richard Linklater’s ‘Boyhood’ Should Not Be Rated R"
- "Patricia Arquette didn't make much money from her Oscar-winning role in 'Boyhood'"
- Wikipedia entry for Boyhood
- IMDB entry for Boyhood

CON
- "It's Okay If You Didn't Like 'Boyhood,' And Here Are Many Reasons Why
- "Why the Unanimous Praise for 'Boyhood' Is Bad for Film Criticism — and for 'Boyhood'"

HW:
- Prep for Seminar!

4/14: Honors English 10

Students will review narrative structure and how those choices create effects

Agenda:
- Go over HW
- Review 10.4.1, our next summative
- Frankenstein Flipchart
- Read & Annotate Letter from Frankenstein

HW:
- Finish outline
- Finish annotation

4/14: AP Lang

Students will demonstrate mastery of rhetorical analysis by completing a timed-write.

Agenda:
- Turn in yesterday's work
- In-Class Timed Write

Reminders:
- Does your thesis identify the author's purpose?

- Do your topic sentences mention the effects the author?

- Are your examples embedded with context?

- Do you connect your explanations back to thesis/topic sentences?

HW:
- Finish Lord Chesterfield Work

4/13: Honors English 10

Students will analyze the short story, "Button Button" by completing a checklist.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Grammar #5
- Turn in yesterday's Sci-Fi Film Capture Sheet
- Read "Button, Button" by R. Matheson (+ Checklist)
- Read/Listen to "There Will Come Soft Rains" by R. Bradbury (+ Checklist)
- Paper Pass Back

Reminders:
- Turn in LOTF

HW:
- Checklists for "Button, Button" and "There Will Come Soft Rains" both due tomorrow
- Study Vocab Roots!
- Quiz on ALL roots Friday

4/13: Lit as Film

Students will watch a film and then discuss its merits and/or flaws.

Agenda:
- Boyhood (2014)
- Debate the film's merits and/or flaws on Friday

HW:
- On Thursday, research proof for your opinion on the film

4/13: AP Lang

Students will describe the author's rhetorical choices and how they reveal purpose.

Agenda:
- In pairs, work on Lord Chesterfield’s Letter to his Son
- Packet Pages 24-31 are due at the beginning of class tomorrow (or Friday if you were out)
- Write in complete sentences, on your own sheet of paper

- Note: if you did the assignment electronically, please share with me - Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net

HW/Upcoming:
- Finish the rest of the Chesterfield section (if necessary)
- Timed Write / In-class Rhetorical Analysis Essay tomorrow
- Analysis of Student Sample RA Essay on Friday

4/12: Lit as Film

Students will watch a film and then discuss its merits and/or flaws.

Agenda:
- Boyhood (2014)
- Debate the film's merits and/or flaws on Friday

HW:
- On Thursday, research proof for your opinion on the film

4/12: AP Lang

Students will describe the author's rhetorical choices and how they reveal purpose.

Agenda:
- In pairs, work on Lord Chesterfield’s Letter to his Son
- Pages 24-29 are due at the end of class tomorrow
- Write in complete sentences, on your own sheet of paper

HW:
- Try to finish today's assignment at home, so that you can ask questions tomorrow!

4/12: Honors English 10

Students will recognize the elements of the sci-fi genre.

Agenda:
- Vocab Quiz
- Film Capture Sheet
- Vacuity (2012)
- Button, Button: Part 1, Part 2

Reminders:
- Turn in LOTF

HW:
- Study Vocab Roots!
- Quiz on ALL roots Friday

4/11: Honors English 10

Students will define vocabulary roots and discover the conventions of the sci-fi genre

Agenda:
- Turn in LOTF & Wrap-up
- Finish Vocab Roots Unit 4 (17-25)
- Sci-Fi Concept Attainment
- Exit Card: In your own words, what is sci-fi?

HW:
- Study Vocab Roots!
- Quiz on 1-12 tomorrow
- Quiz on ALL roots Friday

4/11: Lit as Film

Students will watch a film and then discuss its merits and/or flaws.

Agenda:
- Boyhood (2014)
- Debate the film's merits and/or flaws on Friday

HW:
- On Thursday, research proof for your opinion on the film

4/11: AP Lang

Students will demonstrate their ability to analyze the purpose and rhetorical choices of a text  by completing multiple choice practice.

Agenda:

- Multiple Choice Monday on Benjamin Franklin

- Check Answers

- Exit card: hypothetical body paragraph, T-E-X-X

- Remember the T should identify an effect

- The E should be an embedded quotation

- The X should explain how the E is proof of the T

HW:

- Jot down any questions you still have about rhetorical analysis

4/8: AP Lang

Students will demonstrate their mastery of rhetorical analysis structure by completing an outline.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Five Minute Counselor Visit (College Fair Link)
- Outline Your Letter
- Turn in Outline & Annotations
- Questions/Concerns

HW:
- (Optional) Index Card Exit Card

4/8: Honors English 10

Students will defend their answers to questions about themes from LOTF by participating in a Socratic Seminar.

Agenda:

- Socratic Seminar

- Turn in Analysis Chart & Outer Circle Sheet

HW:
- (Optional) Index Card Exit Card

4/8: Lit as Film

Students will write responses to open-ended questions about a film.

Agenda:
- Chromebooks
- GWH Assignment on Google Classroom
- Due: yesterday, DL: tonight

HW:
- GWH Assignment
- (Optional) Index Card Exit Card

4/7: Honors English 10

Students will collect evidence from the novel that characterize the boys in LOTF by filling out a chart.

Agenda:
- Warm-up (Grammar 4)
- LOTF Analysis Chart
- Socratic Seminar Prep / Preview

HW:
- Prep for tomorrow's Socratic Seminar

4/7: AP Lang

Students will identify and analyze the rhetorical choices an author makes to communicate with an audience.

Agenda:
- Letter Madness Continued!
- Today's Presentations: Adams, Ballou, Smith

HW:
- Finish individual annotations, due at the end of class on Friday

- Work on individual outline, due at the end of class on Friday

4/7: Lit as Film

Students will watch a film and identify how the plot reveals the themes.

Agenda:
- Chromebooks
- GWH Assignment on Google Classroom
- Due: 4/7, DL: 4/8

HW:
- GWH Assignment on Google Classroom
- Due: 4/7, DL: 4/8

4/6: Honors English 10

Students will collect evidence from the novel that characterize the boys in LOTF by filling out a chart.

Agenda:
- Warm-up (Vocab Unit 4, 13-16)
- LOTF Analysis Chart
- Socratic Seminar Prep / Preview

Reminders:
- Still need to finish yesterday's timed-write?  Please sit at the table closest to the teacher desk

HW:
- Prep for Friday's Socratic Seminar

4/6: Lit as Film

Students will watch a film and identify how the plot reveals the themes.

Agenda:
- Good Will Hunting (1997)

HW:
- GWH Assignment on Google Classroom - Due: 4/7, DL: 4/8

4/6: AP Lang

Students will identify and analyze the rhetorical choices an author makes to communicate with an audience.

Agenda:
- Letter Madness Continued!
- Today's Presentations: Banneker, Gates, Kelley
- Tomorrow's Presentations:  Adams, Ballou, Smith

HW:
- Finish individual annotations, due at the end of class on Friday
- Work on individual outline, due at the end of class on Friday

4/5: Honors English 10

Students will compare two different texts by creating a 4 paragraph essay.

Agenda:
- Turn in (Late) LOTF Spring Break Questions
- Take out paper/pen/pencil
- In-class timed-write
- Yesterday's outline can be used!
- Label your T-E-X-E-X-T

Resources:
- "Picture of Childhood" by Yevgeny Yevtushenko
- 10.3.4 prompt with updated thesis frame for comparing LOTF and Poem ^

HW:
- LOTF Analysis Chart

4/5: Lit as Film

Students will watch a film and identify how the plot reveals the themes.

Agenda:
- Good Will Hunting (1997)

HW:
- GWH Assignment on Google Classroom - Due: 4/7, DL: 4/8

4/5: AP Lang

Students will identify the elements of the acronym SOAPStone and apply them to letters.

Agenda:
- Letter Madness Continued!
- Create a group Google Slides, share with Kunal.Arora@mcpsmd.net
- Elements included: Summary of letter, SOAPStone, Thesis, Ethos/Pathos/Logos

HW:
- Tomorrow:  Banneker, Gates, Kelley presenting
- Thursday:  Adams, Ballou, Smith presenting
- Bring your laptop this week if you have access to one!

4/4: AP Lang

Students will identify the elements of the acronym SOAPStone and apply them to nonfiction texts.

Agenda:

- Letter Madness

1.  Benjamin Banneker

2.  Bill Gates

3.  Captain Lee Kelley

4.  Abigail Adams

5.  Sullivan Ballou

6.  John Smith

- Paper Pass Back

HW:

- Finish your letter's annotation & SOAPStone sheet
- Bring your laptop tomorrow if you have one!

4/4: Lit as Film

Students will watch a film and identify how the plot reveals the themes.

Agenda:
- Good Will Hunting (1997)

HW:
- GWH Assignment on Google Classroom - Due: 4/7, DL: 4/8

4/4: Honors English 10

Students will prepare for their common task by completing a Venn Diagram to use during the summative.

Agenda:
- Collect LOTF Spring Break Questions
- Warm-up: Review "Picture of Childhood" by Yevgeny Yevtushenko
- Go over 10.3.4 task, comparing LOTF and Poem ^
- Annotate excerpts from both

HW:
- Finish Planner / Outline

3/24-4/3: All

Happy Spring Break!