3/31: AP Lang

Students will demonstrate mastery of the rhetorical analysis essay

Agenda:
- No Chromebooks today
- Put your phone away; take out paper and a pen/pencil

- Rhetorical analysis summative timed-write
- Remember: it's not just what the author says, but how/why they do!

- Turn in your essay to the tray up front and staple a rubric to the back.

HW:
- Finish annotating/reading MLK's Letter by Monday night
- Words of Oppression on Vocab.com due/DL Thursday, 4/5

3/31: Lit as Film

Students will analyze the hero's journey in a classic film.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Senior Superlatives - http://bit.ly/2o01Mmb
- Read the screenplay and information on the hero's journey on Classroom
- Track the hero's journey throughout Casablanca (1942)
- This will be your last summative for Q3
- Use the definitions of each point to defend your identifications
- Surprise, if and only if students are productive!

HW:
- New work on Classroom: the Hero's Journey in Casablanca (1942)

3/31: TV Production

Students will screen and discuss documentaries.

Agenda:
- Screen documentaries with Mr. Arora as a group
- Final Draft Due: today! (Classroom)
- Revisions/Tweaks Due: 4/6
- Q4 brainstorm/preview: United We Learn contest
Collegiality contact information

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect: Sunday, April 2 @ RMHS, 3:00pm RSVP here

Outside Opportunities:
Intern with MCPS TV over the summer! (Apply by April 30)
Help QOHS theater by recording Footloose!  SSL available!

3/30: Lit as Film

Students will analyze the hero's journey in a classic film.

Agenda:
- Read the screenplay and information on the hero's journey on Classroom
- Track the hero's journey throughout Casablanca (1942)
- This will be your last summative for Q3
- Use the definitions of each point to defend your identifications
- Surprise, if and only if students are productive!

HW:
- New work on Classroom: the Hero's Journey in Casablanca (1942)

3/30: AP Lang

Students will identify how King's language creates an effect.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: 5 minutes on Vocab.com (Words from MLK)
- Already done?  Move onto Classroom:
- Annotate and read MLK's "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
- Answer all margin questions (if no questions, ascribe an effect)
- Preview tomorrow's timed-write
- List of rhetorical devices

Upcoming:
- Rhetorical analysis summative timed-write tomorrow
Rubric here
Outline and reminders
- It's not just what the author says, but how and why they do!

HW:
- Finish annotating/reading MLK's Letter tonight
- Review outline and rubric for tomorrow's timed-write
- Words of Oppression on Vocab.com due/DL Thursday, 4/5

3/30: TV Production

Students will finalize footage to edit into a cohesive piece.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Motivation to finish documentaries
- Final Draft Due: 3/31 (This Friday!)
- Revisions/Tweaks Due: 4/6
- Q4 brainstorm/preview: United We Learn contest
Collegiality contact information

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect: Sunday, April 2 @ RMHS, 3:00pm RSVP here

Outside Opportunities:
Intern with MCPS TV over the summer! (Apply by April 30)
Help QOHS theater by recording Footloose!  SSL available!

3/29: AP Lang

Students will identify how King's language creates an effect.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: 5 minutes on Vocab.com (new list!)
- Already done?  Having established context...
- Annotate and read MLK's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" on Classroom

Upcoming:
- Rhetorical analysis summative timed-write on Friday
Rubric here
Outline and reminders
- It's not just what the author says, but how and why they do!

HW:
- Finish annotating/reading MLK's Letter by Thursday, 11:59pm
- Finish Ed Puzzle (make sure you're logged in!)
- Words of Oppression on Vocab.com due/DL Thursday, 4/5

3/29: Lit as Film

Students will analyze the hero's journey in a classic film.

Agenda:
- Read the screenplay and information on the hero's journey on Classroom
- Tracking the hero's journey will be your last summative for Q3

- Surprise, if and only if students are productive!

HW:
- New work on Classroom: the Hero's Journey in Casablanca (1942)

3/29: TV Production

Students will select footage for editing a cohesive message.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Genre conventions for documentaries
- Final Draft Due: 3/31 (This Friday!)
- Revisions/Tweaks Due: 4/6
- Q4 brainstorm/preview: United We Learn contest
Collegiality contact information (Zach)

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect: Sunday, April 2 @ RMHS, 3:00pm RSVP here

Outside Opportunities:
Intern with MCPS TV over the summer!
Help QOHS theater by recording Footloose!  SSL available!

3/28: AP Lang

Students will identify the context and issues relating to the civil rights movement.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: 5 minutes on Vocab.com (new list!)
- Google Form: "Segregation at All Costs: The Story of Bull Connor"
- Public Statement by Eight Alabama Clergymen
- Register on Ed Puzzle and complete the questions alongside the video

Upcoming:
- Rhetorical analysis summative timed-write on Friday
- Rubric here
- Outline and reminders

HW:
- Finish Ed Puzzle (make sure you're logged in!)
- Words of Oppression on Vocab.com due/DL Thursday, 4/5

3/28: Lit as Film

Students will analyze the hero's journey in a classic film.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Why's Casablanca a Great Film?
- Summary of Casablanca (1942)
- Read the screenplay and information on the hero's journey on Classroom
- Tracking the hero's journey will be your last summative for Q3

HW:
- New work on Classroom: the Hero's Journey in Casablanca (1942)

3/28: TV Production

Students will identify their footage and devise a plan for editing.

Agenda:
Warm-up: 5 Ways to Instantly Make Better Videos
- Final Draft Due: 3/31 (This Friday!)
- Revisions/Tweaks Due: 4/6
- Q4 preview: United We Learn contest
Collegiality contact information (Zach)

- Turn in KIS (half sheet) permission slip ASAP:
- Briaunna, Zach, Turner

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect: Sunday, April 2 @ RMHS, 3:00pm RSVP here

Outside Opportunities:
Intern with MCPS TV over the summer!
Help QOHS theater by recording Footloose!  SSL available!

3/27: AP Lang

Students will write a creative piece which makes an argument.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: QOHS' Literary Magazine Needs Submissions!
- Art can be an argument too!
- Write a poem or short story!
- Or draw a picture, take a photo, or paint a painting!
- Turn in your piece for consideration/publication and credit

HW:
- Preview tomorrow's reading - Letter from Birmingham Jail

3/27: Lit as Film

Students will watch and analyze the hero's journey in a classic film.

Agenda:
- Finish watching Casablanca (1942)
- Read the screenplay and information on the hero's journey on Classroom
- Tracking the hero's journey will be your last summative for Q3

HW:
- New work on Classroom: the Hero's Journey in Casablanca (1942)

3/27: TV Production

Students will compile footage and edit a documentary rough cut.

Agenda:
Warm-up: 5 Ways to Instantly Make Better Videos
- Final Draft Due: 3/31
- Revisions/Tweaks Due: 4/6
- Q4 preview: United We Learn contest
Collegiality contact information (Zach)

- Turn in KIS (half sheet) permission slip ASAP:
- Briaunna, Heron, Zach, Turner

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!

Outside Opportunities:
Intern with MCPS TV over the summer!
Help QOHS theater by recording the show(s)!  SSL available!

3/24: AP Lang

Students will analyze common errors in AP Lang writings.

Agenda:
Writing Work Out (please go through these if you missed any!)
- Turn in Writing Work Out Notes
- Synthesis Paper Revisions (re-write intro paragraph & body paragraph)

For reference:
Synthesis Prompt/Sources
- Common Errors to Avoid on Synthesis (last slide = summary)

HW:
- Finish revising two paragraphs (intro and one body)
- Outline from Monday/Tuesday (late)

3/24: Lit as Film

Students will watch and recognize the hero's journey in a classic film.

Agenda:
What is the Hero's Journey?
- More specific definitions: Wiki
- Watch Casablanca (1942)

HW:
- New work on Classroom: the Hero's Journey in Casablanca (1942)
- Late work on Classroom

3/24: TV Production

Students will compile footage and edit a documentary rough cut.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: The importance of B-Roll
- Rough Cut Due: Today
- Final Draft Due: 3/31
- Revisions/Tweaks Due: 4/6
- Q4 preview: United We Learn contest

- Turn in KIS (half sheet) permission slip ASAP:
- Briaunna, Heron, Zach, Turner

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!

Resources:
Think in shots for effective storytelling
Collegiality contact information (Zach)

Outside Opportunities:
Intern with MCPS TV over the summer!
Help QOHS theater by recording the show(s)!  SSL available!

3/23: Lit as Film

Students will watch and recognize the hero's journey in a classic film.

Agenda:
- What is the Hero's Journey?
- More specific definitions: Wiki
- Watch Casablanca (1942)

HW:
- New work on Classroom: the Hero's Journey in Casablanca (1942)
- Late work on Classroom

3/23: AP Lang

Students will analyze common errors in AP Lang writings.

Agenda:
Writing Work Out (#13 and onward)
- Turn in Writing Work Out Notes
- Synthesis Paper Revisions (re-write introduction ONLY today)
- Synthesis Prompt/Sources for reference

HW:
- Finish revising your introduction paragraph ONLY
- Did you finish the outline from Monday/Tuesday?  Catch up if needed!

3/23: TV Production

Students will compile footage and edit a documentary rough cut.

Agenda:
- The importance of B-Roll
- Return Sherwood Student Film Festival Rubrics
- Turn in KIS (half sheet) permission slip ASAP:
- Briaunna, Heron, Zach, Turner
- Rough Cut Due: Tomorrow 
- Final Draft Due: 3/31
- Revisions/Tweaks Due: 4/6
- Q4 preview: United We Learn contest

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!

Resources:
Think in shots for effective storytelling
Collegiality contact information (Zach)

Outside Opportunities:
Intern with MCPS TV over the summer!
- Help QOHS theater by recording the show(s)!  SSL available!


3/22: AP Lang

Students will analyze common errors in AP Lang writings.

Agenda:
- Writing Work Out (#9 and onward)
- Synthesis Paper Pass Back (Do not recycle!  We will use them tomorrow)

HW:
- Did you finish the outline from Monday/Tuesday?  Catch up if needed!

3/22: Lit as Film

Students will discover issues in Hollywood and analyze the rules of screenwriting.

Agenda:
- Presentations on Current Events in Hollywood (continued)
- On Google Classroom, Introduction to Screenwriting Activity

HW:
- Two paragraphs on screenwriting (late)
- Current events in Hollywood PPT (late)

3/22: TV Production

Students will develop documentaries on a subject of their choosing.

Agenda:
- Turn in KIS (half sheet) permission slip ASAP:
- Will, Briaunna, Heron, Zach, Turner
- Organize shooting schedules (these will be graded!)
- Schedule interviews and conduct research online
- Rough Cut Due: 3/24 
- Final Draft Due: 3/31
- Revisions/Tweaks Due: 4/6

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!

Resources:
Think in shots for effective storytelling
Collegiality contact information (Zach)

Outside Opportunities:
- Intern with MCPS TV over the summer!

3/20-3/21: AP Lang

Students will demonstrate mastery of planning the synthesis essay.

Agenda:
- Mr. Arora is out; be respectful to Ms. Rosenthal!
- Students who are disrespectful will face consequences!

- On Google Classroom, outline the 2015 AP Test's Synthesis
- Outline only!

HW:
- 2015 Synthesis Outline due Tuesday night, 3/21

3/20-3/21: Lit as Film

Students will discover the rules of screenwriting.

Agenda:
- Mr. Arora is out; be respectful to Ms. Rosenthal!
- Students who are disrespectful will face consequences!

- On Google Classroom, read and react to:
- For a Few Day's More
- Grady's Tale
- Lethal Weapon

HW:
- Two paragraphs on screenwriting due Tuesday night, 3/21.

3/20-3/21: TV Production

Students will develop groups and plan a topic for research.

Agenda:
- Mr. Arora is out; be respectful to Ms. Rosenthal!
- Students who are disrespectful will face consequences!


- Turn in KIS (half sheet) permission slip ASAP:
- Will, Briaunna, Tajir, Heron, Zach, Ben, Turner, Ramez

Sit with your team!
- Organize shooting schedules (these will be graded!)
- Decide on a research question/topic
- Schedule interviews and conduct research online
- Rubric for documentary assignment

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect Awards: Sunday, April 2 (at RMHS)
Keeping it Safe Awards: Wednesday, April 19 (at MCPDHQ); 7:30am

Resources:
Think in shots for effective storytelling
Collegiality contact information (Will, Zach)

3/17: Lit as Film

Students will discuss current events in TV/Film and report on their own.

Agenda:
- Presentations

HW:
- Presentations (late)

3/17: AP Lang

Students will discuss college planning with counseling.

Agenda:
- Turn in Writing work-out notes (#1-8)
- Counselor Visit

3/17: TV Production

Students will develop groups and plan a topic for research.

Agenda:
- Turn in KIS (half sheet) permission slip ASAP:
- Harold, Doc, Will, Briaunna, Tajir, Heron, Zach, Ben, Turner, Ramez

- Sit with your team! (Keep table 1 free for late arrivals)
- Sherwood Film Fest -- view late submissions
- John August example of a real-life production planning
- Assemble teams and shooting schedules (these will be graded!)
- Decide on a research question/topic
- Rubric for documentary assignment

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect Awards: Sunday, April 2 (at RMHS)
* Keeping it Safe Awards: Wednesday, April 19 (at MCPDHQ); 7:30am

Resources:
- Think in shots for effective storytelling
- Collegiality contact information (Will, Zach)

3/16: AP Lang

Students will practice revising common errors in AP writing.

Agenda:
- Writing = Music
Writing work-out!  
- Take notes/follow along on paper; will collect Friday!

HW:
- FYI: Counselor visit tomorrow for college planning

3/16: Lit as Film

Students will discuss current events in TV/Film and report on their own.

Agenda:
- Google Slides Template on Google Classroom
- You can use it and re-write over it!

HW:
- Slides due/DL Thursday night
- Presentations in class on Friday

3/16: TV Production

Students will define groups and plan a topic for research.

Agenda:
- Sherwood Film Fest -- view late submissions 
- Updated Website links (Anatomy of a scene, John August)
- Assemble teams and shooting schedules
- Decide on a research question/topic
- Rubric forthcoming

Outside Opportunities:
- Got spring break plans?  Consider video production camp!
- There's even scholarships available to cover the cost

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect Awards: Sunday, April 2 (at RMHS)
Keeping it Safe Awards: Wednesday, April 19 (at MCPDHQ); 7:30am
* Turn in KIS permission slip (half sheet):
* Harold, Will, Briaunna, Tajir, Heron, Zach, Ben, Turner

Resources:
Think in shots for effective storytelling
Collegiality contact information (Will, Zach)

3/15: Lit as Film

Students will discuss current events in TV/Film and report on their own.

Agenda:
- Google Slides Template on Google Classroom
- You can use it and re-write over it!

HW:
- Slides due/DL Thursday night
- Presentations in class on Friday

3/15: AP Lang

Students will practice revising common errors in AP writing.

Agenda:
- Writing work-out!  
- Take notes/follow along on paper; will collect Friday!

HW:
- Vocab.com rhetorical analysis list, due/DL tonight
- FYI: Counselor visit on Friday for college planning

3/15: TV Production

Students will discuss assignment ideas and finalize Sherwood submissions.

Agenda:
- Turn in KIS permission slip (half sheet) for Wed. April 19:
- Harold, Doc, Will, Briaunna, Tajir, Heron, Zach, Ben, Turner, Ramez

- Brainstorm next project; feedback thus far
- Grade Sheet for class
- Sherwood Student Film Fest submissions due today!

Last week's videos (overdue/late, turn them in ASAP!)
- Rubric for CTV segments here 
- Rubric for Sherwood Film Fest here

Outside Opportunities:
- Got spring break plans?  Consider video production camp!
- There's even scholarships available to cover the cost

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect Awards: Sunday, April 2 (at RMHS)
- Keeping it Safe Awards: Wednesday, April 19 (at MCPDHQ); 7:30am

Resources:
Think in shots for effective storytelling
Collegiality contact information (Will, Zach)

3/13: AP Lang

Students will analyze an author's rhetorical choices and discuss current events

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Vocab.com (5 minutes)
- Share last week's group work with me (if you didn't already turn it in)
- Read Amy Tan's "Mother Tongue"
- MC on Amy Tan's "Mother Tongue"
- Using notes on logical fallacies, create a fallacious advertisement (propaganda poster) on a specific current event.  You may need to do some research on what's happening in the news!

HW:
- Vocab.com rhetorical analysis list, due/DL Wednesday (even if snow day)
- FYI: Counselor visit on 3/15 for college planning

3/13: Lit as Film

Students will discuss current events in TV/Film and report on their own.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Discuss the NYTimes' Anatomy of a Scene, Kong: Skull Island
- Consider diversity issues in Hollywood, Michael K. Williams: Am I Typecast?
- Consider and discuss NPR's Why Storytellers of Color Ignore Usual Gatekeepers
- Independent research on contemporary current events affecting filmmakers
- Find an issue/article that you can create a Google Slides report on

Examples:
Hollywood has a Huge Millennial Problem (The Atlantic)
"The Oscars and Hollywoods Race Problem" (NY Times)
- "Hollywood Ethics: Developing Ethical Issues... Hollywood Style" (JSTOR)

HW:
- Find an issue/article that you can create a Google Slides report on

3/13: TV Production

Students will discover opportunities and hear advice from a guest speaker.

Agenda:
- Turn in  KIS Half-Sheets
- Guest speaker: Matt Borten: FAA, Discovery Channel, USC film school graduate
- Last week's videos (overdue/late, turn them in ASAP!)
- Rubric for CTV segments here 
- Rubric for Sherwood Film Fest here

Outside Opportunities:
- Got spring break plans?  Consider video production camp!
- There's even scholarships available to cover the cost

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect Awards: Sunday, April 2 (at RMHS)
- Keeping it Safe Awards: Wednesday, April 19 (at MCPDHQ); 7:30am

Resources:
Sherwood Student Film Fest (Students prizes: $100, $75, $50)
- Ideas Brainstorm for Cougar TV from S1 (see last page)
Think in shots for effective storytelling
Collegiality contact information (Will, Zach)

3/10: AP Lang

Students will review and explain rhetorical techniques in a humorous piece.

Agenda:
- Sit at tables 3 and 4 if you're caught up on this week's work
- Enrichment activity: logical fallacies

- Sit at tables 1, 2, 5 and 6 if you still need to finish this week's work
- Time to catch up!

AP Exam Registrations still needed: register herepay here
4:  Tiffany
7: Madi, Sharon, Nelson, Kwasi, Michelle
- Why you should take the AP Exam

HW:
- Group Checklist (if not done)
- eXplaining Rhetorical Techniques in “The F Word” (if not done)
- Vocab.com rhetorical analysis list, due/DL 3/14

3/10: Lit as Film

Students will watch a sci-fi drama and contribute to a class forum.

Agenda:
- Poster presentations!
- Study Hall

HW:
- Movie review (late); DL Friday

3/10: TV Production

Students will demonstrate mastery of their video assignment.

Agenda:
- Turn in  KIS Half-Sheets
- Finalize Videos (due ASAP to Classroom):
- Clear audio, smooth transitions, natural dialogue (if present)
- Have a clear beginning, middle and end (tell the full story)
- Rubric for CTV segments here 
- Rubric for Sherwood Film Fest here
- Remember: film fest submissions MUST include releases for actors

Outside Opportunities:
- Got spring break plans?  Consider video production camp!
- There's even scholarships available to cover the cost

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect Awards: Sunday, April 2 (at RMHS)
- Keeping it Safe Awards: Wednesday, April 19 (at MCPDHQ); 7:30am

Resources:
Sherwood Student Film Fest (Students prizes: $100, $75, $50)
- Ideas Brainstorm for Cougar TV from S1 (see last page)
Think in shots for effective storytelling
Collegiality contact information (Will, Zach)

3/9: AP Lang

Students will discover rhetorical techniques in a humorous text.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: Vocab.com (5 minutes)
- Group Checklist for "The F Word"
(One copy per table group; on Classroom)
- Extra time?  Finish yesterday's revisions

HW:
- Group Checklist (if not done)
- eXplaining Rhetorical Techniques in “The F Word” (if not done)
- Vocab.com rhetorical analysis list, due/DL 3/14

AP Exam Registrations still needed: register herepay here
4:  Joseph, Tiffany
7: Madi, Sharon, Nelson, Kwasi, Bay, Michelle
- Why you should take the AP Exam

3/9: Lit as Film

Students will watch a sci-fi drama and contribute to a class forum.

Agenda:
- Tuesday/Wednesday: Watch an episode of the Netflix series, Black Mirror
- Thursday: Make posters --
- Table 1:  Define characteristics of sci-fi.  What is real and fantastic about this episode?  Identify at least five elements for each side.
- Table 2:  Define characteristics of satire.  What satirical jabs are made at this show?  Who/what is being critiqued?  How do the "jokes" work?
- Table 3:  What was the most heart-wrenching moment of the episode for Lacie?  Compare it to other moments which are less difficult to process.
- Table 4:  What are the pros/cons of Naomie's approach to the world?
- Table 5:  What are the pros/cons of Ryan's approach to the world?
- Table 6:  What does the ending of the episode suggest about society as a whole?  Does the episode bring the audience to a new appreciation or understanding about our culture?

- Poster presentations on Friday

HW:
- Movie review (late); DL Friday
- Poster presentations on Friday

3/9: TV Production

Students will demonstrate mastery of their video assignment.

Agenda:
- Turn in  KIS Half-Sheets
- Finalize Videos (due ASAP to Classroom):
- Clear audio, smooth transitions, natural dialogue (if present)
- Have a clear beginning, middle and end (tell the full story)
- Rubric for CTV segments here 
- Rubric for Sherwood Film Fest here
- Remember: film fest submissions MUST include releases for actors

Outside Opportunities:
- Got spring break plans?  Consider video production camp!
- There's even scholarships available to cover the cost

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect Awards: Sunday, April 2 (at RMHS)
- Keeping it Safe Awards: Wednesday, April 19 (at MCPDHQ); 7:30am

Resources:
Sherwood Student Film Fest (Students prizes: $100, $75, $50)
- Ideas Brainstorm for Cougar TV from S1 (see last page)
Think in shots for effective storytelling
Collegiality contact information (Miguel, Will, Zach)

3/8: Lit as Film

Students will watch a sci-fi drama and contribute to a class forum.

Agenda:
- Tuesday: Watch half of "Nosedive" of the Netflix series, Black Mirror
- Wednesday: Watch second half
- Thursday: Make posters --

- Table 1:  Define characteristics of sci-fi.  What is real and fantastic about this episode?  Identify at least five elements for each side.

- Table 2:  Define characteristics of satire.  What satirical jabs are made at this show?  Who/what is being critiqued?  How do the "jokes" work?

- Table 3:  What was the most heart-wrenching moment of the episode for Lacie?  Compare it to other moments which are less difficult to process.

- Table 4:  What are the pros/cons of Naomie's approach to the world?

- Table 5:  What are the pros/cons of Ryan's approach to the world?

- Table 6:  What does the ending of the episode suggest about society as a whole?  Does the episode bring the audience to a new appreciation or understanding about our culture?

HW:
- Movie review (late); DL Friday
- Poster presentations on Friday

3/8: AP Lang

Students will analyze the author's language, which communicates her message.

Agenda:
- Warm-up: New Vocab.com list
- Group read: "The F Word" by Firoozeh Dumas
- Writing & revising assignment on Classroom

HW:
- Vocab.com rhetorical analysis list, due/DL 3/14
- Finish revisions on Classroom

AP Exam Registrations still needed: register herepay here
4: Ben B., Joseph, Tiffany
7: Madi, Sharon, Nelson, Kwasi, Bay, Michelle
- Why you should take the AP Exam

Synthesis essays still needed:
4: Brendon, Emily
7: Delaney, Emmanuel

3/8: TV Production

Students will demonstrate mastery of their video assignment.

Agenda:
- Turn in  KIS Half-Sheets
- Finalize Videos (due this Friday to Classroom):
- Clear audio, smooth transitions, natural dialogue (if present)
- Have a clear beginning, middle and end (tell the full story)
- Rubric for CTV segments here 
- Rubric for Sherwood Film Fest here
- Remember: film fest submissions MUST include releases for actors

Outside Opportunities:
- Got spring break plans?  Consider video production camp!
- There's even scholarships available to cover the cost

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect Awards: Sunday, April 2 (at RMHS)
- Keeping it Safe Awards: Wednesday, April 19 (at MCPDHQ); 7:30am

Resources:
Sherwood Student Film Fest (Students prizes: $100, $75, $50)
- Ideas Brainstorm for Cougar TV from S1 (see last page)
Think in shots for effective storytelling
Collegiality contact information (Miguel, Will, Zach)

3/7: AP Lang

Students will create a synthesis argument about the limits of satire.

Agenda:
- Grab your Chromebook
- Take out last night's MC, paper and a pen/pencil
- Timed write: begin hand-writing at the bell; time's up at the end of class
- Synthesis prompt and sources (NO OTHER WEBSITES!)
- Rubric here

- Turn in essay to the basket (and staple rubric to the back)

HW:
- Register for the AP Test by March 10
- Pay for the AP Test ASAP
- Why you should take the AP Exam

3/7: Lit as Film

Students will watch a sci-fi drama and contribute to a class forum.

Agenda:
- Tuesday: Watch half of "Nosedive" of the Netflix series, Black Mirror
- Wednesday: Watch second half tomorrow
- Thursday: Make posters --

- Table 1:  Define characteristics of sci-fi.  What is real and fantastic about this episode?  Identify at least five elements for each side.

- Table 2:  Define characteristics of satire.  What satirical jabs are made at this show?  Who/what is being critiqued?  How do the "jokes" work?

- Table 3:  What was the most heart-wrenching moment of the episode for Lacie?  Compare it to other moments which are less difficult to process.

- Table 4:  What are the pros/cons of Naomie's approach to the world?

- Table 5:  What are the pros/cons of Ryan's approach to the world?

- Table 6:  What does the ending of the episode suggest about society as a whole?  Does the episode bring the audience to a new appreciation or understanding about our culture?

HW:
- Movie review (late); DL Friday
- Poster presentations on Friday

3/7: TV Production

Students will demonstrate mastery of their video assignment.

Agenda:
- Turn in  KIS Half-Sheets
- Finalize Videos (due this Friday):
- Clear audio, smooth transitions, natural dialogue (if present)
- Have a clear beginning, middle and end (tell the full story)
- Rubric for CTV segments here 
- Rubric for Sherwood Film Fest here
- Remember: film fest submissions MUST include releases for actors

Outside Opportunities:
- Got spring break plans?  Consider video production camp!
- There's even scholarships available to cover the cost

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect Awards: Sunday, April 2 (at RMHS)
- Keeping it Safe Awards: Wednesday, April 19 (at MCPDHQ)

Resources:
Sherwood Student Film Fest (Students prizes: $100, $75, $50)
- Ideas Brainstorm for Cougar TV from S1 (see last page)
Think in shots for effective storytelling
Collegiality contact information (Miguel, Will, Zach)

3/6: Lit as Film

Students will synthesize a formal film review.

Agenda:
- Grab your assigned Chromebook (double check the list!)
- How to write a film review and assignment on Classroom

Outside Opportunity:
Volunteer to help Jason Green/QOP (use personal email, SSL available)

HW:
- Movie review due tonight, March 6 at 11:59pm

3/6: AP Lang

Students will review expectations for synthesis essay writing.

Agenda:
- Multiple Choice Monday (1-12)
- Take notes on these common errors to avoid on tomorrow's synthesis

Outside Opportunity:
Volunteer to help Jason Green/QOP (use personal email, SSL available)

HW:
- Multiple Choice Monday (13-28)
- Check answers here
- Be prepared to write the synthesis essay tomorrow in-class!

AP Stuffs:
- Register for the AP Test by March 10
- Pay for the AP Test ASAP
- Why you should take the AP Exam

3/6: TV Production

Students will demonstrate mastery of their video assignment.

Agenda:
Volunteer to help Jason Green/QOP (use personal email, SSL available)
- Turn in  KIS Half-Sheets

- Polish Videos:
- Clear audio, smooth transitions, natural dialogue (if present)
- Have a clear beginning, middle and end (tell the full story)
- Rubric for CTV segments here 
- Rubric for Sherwood Film Fest here
- Remember: film fest submissions MUST include releases for actors

Save the dates:
- Attendance at awards shows is mandatory; support your peers!
- Choose Respect Awards: Sunday, April 2 (at RMHS)
- Keeping it Safe Awards: Wednesday, April 19 (at MCPDHQ)

Resources:
Sherwood Student Film Fest (prizes awarded to students, not the school!)
- Ideas Brainstorm for Cougar TV from S1 (see last page)
Think in shots for effective storytelling
Collegiality contact information (Miguel, Will, Zach)

3/3: TV Production

Students will develop a polished CTV segment or Film Fest Rough Cut.

Agenda:
- Screen CTV segments (take next week to polish/revise!)
- Rubric for CTV segments here 
- Screen Film Fest Rough cuts (take next week to polish/revise!)
- Rubric for Sherwood Film Fest here
- Remember: film fest submissions MUST include releases for actors!
Create and stick to a recording schedule

Save the dates:
- Awards shows are mandatory, support your peers; excuse notes provided
- Choose Respect Awards: Sunday, April 2 (at RMHS)
- Keeping it Safe Awards: Wednesday, April 19 (at MCPDHQ)

Resources:
Sherwood Student Film Fest information (animation okay as narrative)
- Ideas Brainstorm for Cougar TV from S1 (see last page)
Think in shots for effective storytelling
Collegiality contact information (Miguel, Will, Zach)

3/3: Lit as Film

Students will produce a formal film review.

Agenda:
- Friday potluck!
- How to write a film review and assignment on Classroom

HW:
- Movie review due Monday, March 6 at 11:59pm

3/3: AP Lang

Students will discover context related to Swift's satire.

Agenda:
- Argument Essay Outline Quiz
- Presentations on Swift

HW:
- Register for the AP Test by March 10
- Pay for the AP Test ASAP
- Why you should take the AP Exam

3/2: Lit as Film

Students will watch and review a feature film.

Agenda:
- Continue watching Chef (2014)
- How to write a film review and assignment on Classroom
- Discuss: Friday Potluck?

HW:
- Movie review due Monday, March 6 at 11:59pm

3/2: AP Lang

Students will discover context related to Swift's satire.

Agenda:
- Announcement: Candy awards
- Warm-up: Literally cut and paste the argument essay outline
- Group Google Slides: 10 most interesting aspects/facts!
- Table 1: Who was Jonathan Swift? (Cite sources)
- Table 2: Background on "A Modest Proposal" (Cite sources)
- Table 3: Satire in "Gulliver's Travels" (Cite sources)
- Table 4: "A Giant Among Men" (NY Times)
- Table 5: "Jonathan Swift: His Life and His World" (The Guardian)
- Table 6: "Swift's Brilliance Shines Through..." (The Washington Post)

- 4th: Presentations starting at 10:45 am
- 7th: Presentations starting at 1:15 pm

Reminders:
- Register for the AP Test by March 10
- Pay for the AP Test ASAP
- Why you should take the AP Exam

HW:
- Quiz TOMORROW; fill in the blanks of an argument essay outline!)