Agenda:
- Ch. 6 Douglass Group Discussion (but individually written!)
HW:
- Catch up on Google Classroom Work
Optional FYI Reading:
- Modern Day Slavery, Libya/Africa Auctions
- Modern Day Slavery, Libya/Africa Auctions
11/30: AP Lang
Students will describe and discuss the events in the Narrative of Frederick Douglass.
11/30: Lit as Film
Students will justify whether a script is effective.
Agenda:
- Last day to work on assignment
FYI/Extras:
- Interview with The Black List Founder, Franklin Leonard
- Interview with Evan Daughtery, who sold a script for $3M
HW:
- Introduction to Screenwriting on Classroom due TONIGHT; DL Friday
Agenda:
- Last day to work on assignment
FYI/Extras:
- Interview with The Black List Founder, Franklin Leonard
- Interview with Evan Daughtery, who sold a script for $3M
HW:
- Introduction to Screenwriting on Classroom due TONIGHT; DL Friday
11/29: AP Lang
Students will identify appeals in the Narrative of Frederick Douglass.
Agenda:
- Graded Warm-Up, Quizizz: Ch. 4 Douglass Vocabulary
- In class, MC #5
- In class, MC #5
- Revisions for #5 on Google Classroom due tonight; DL Friday
HW:
- Google Classroom Work
Optional FYI Reading:
- Modern Day Slavery, Libya/Africa Auctions
- Modern Day Slavery, Libya/Africa Auctions
11/29: Lit as Film
Students will explain how scripts are effective
Agenda:
- Time to work on assignment
FYI/Extras:
- Interview with The Black List Founder, Franklin Leonard
- Interview with Evan Daughtery, who sold a script for $3M
HW:
- Introduction to Screenwriting on Classroom due tomrorow; DL Friday
Agenda:
- Time to work on assignment
FYI/Extras:
- Interview with The Black List Founder, Franklin Leonard
- Interview with Evan Daughtery, who sold a script for $3M
HW:
- Introduction to Screenwriting on Classroom due tomrorow; DL Friday
11/28: AP Lang
Students will identify appeals in the Narrative of Frederick Douglass.
Agenda:
- Read & Complete MC for Ch. 4 (Audio)
- Quizizz: Ch. 4 Douglass Vocabulary
- Revisions on Google Classroom due tonight; DL Friday
HW:
- Revisions on Google Classroom due tonight; DL Friday
11/28: Lit as Film
Students will identify pros/cons of three-page challenges.
Agenda:
- Review yesterday
- Time to work on assignment
FYI:
- Amazon Storywriter (free), Celtx (freeish), Final Draft (expensive)
- Scriptnotes Podcast Episode
- Three Page Challenge
HW:
- Introduction to Screenwriting on Classroom due Thursday; DL Friday
Agenda:
- Review yesterday
- Time to work on assignment
FYI:
- Amazon Storywriter (free), Celtx (freeish), Final Draft (expensive)
- Scriptnotes Podcast Episode
- Three Page Challenge
HW:
- Introduction to Screenwriting on Classroom due Thursday; DL Friday
11/27: AP Lang
Students will compare slave narratives and identify their inherent arguments.
Agenda:
- Read "My Family's Slave" from The Atlantic
- Respond to article questions on Google Classroom
HW:
- If not done:
- ?s for "My Family's Slave" from The Atlantic (on GC)
Agenda:
- Read "My Family's Slave" from The Atlantic
- Respond to article questions on Google Classroom
HW:
- If not done:
- ?s for "My Family's Slave" from The Atlantic (on GC)
11/27: Lit as Film
Students will read and recognize the conventions of screenwriting.
Agenda:
- Read Lethal Weapon, Grady's Tale and For a Few Days More
- Google Classroom reaction
- Due 11/30; DL 12/1
HW:
- Introduction to Screenwriting (on Google Classroom)
11/27-11/30: TV Production
Students will prepare and produce segments for the sixth show.
HW:
Important Links:
- Google Drive: Final Segments
- QOTV Shirts: Chloe, Doc, Mehir, Mikey, Tyler
- QOTV Shirts: Chloe, Doc, Mehir, Mikey, Tyler
FYI:
- Future Segment Ideas
- Interview these student-athletes (and the coaches)
HW:
- Episode #6 Goals
- We Are Gaithersburg Video Contest (Due Dec. 4)
- We Are Gaithersburg Video Contest (Due Dec. 4)
11/22: AP Lang
Students will compare slave narratives and identify their inherent arguments.
Agenda:
- Read "My Family's Slave" from The Atlantic
- Preview article questions
- Watch "Why America Needs a Slavey Museum" from The Atlantic
HW:
- Read "My Family's Slave" from The Atlantic
Agenda:
- Read "My Family's Slave" from The Atlantic
- Preview article questions
- Watch "Why America Needs a Slavey Museum" from The Atlantic
HW:
- Read "My Family's Slave" from The Atlantic
11/21: AP Lang
Students will read about and recognize the various forms of slavery today.
Agenda:
- In groups, create PSA posters for each (30 minutes):
- PSAs should include who, what, where, when, why, how, and a drawing
1. Domestic Servitude
2. Sex Trafficking
3. Forced Labor
4. Bonded Labor
5. Child Labor
6. Forced Marriage
- Use this website for more information
- Presentations at the end of class (15 minutes)
HW:
- Read "My Family's Slave" from The Atlantic
Agenda:
- In groups, create PSA posters for each (30 minutes):
- PSAs should include who, what, where, when, why, how, and a drawing
1. Domestic Servitude
2. Sex Trafficking
3. Forced Labor
4. Bonded Labor
5. Child Labor
6. Forced Marriage
- Use this website for more information
- Presentations at the end of class (15 minutes)
HW:
- Read "My Family's Slave" from The Atlantic
11/20: AP Lang
Students will describe how portraits reflect Douglass' changing emotions and messages over time.
Agenda:
- Capture sheet on Google Classroom
HW:
- Finish today's CW
11/20-11/22: Lit as Film
Students will discover the elements of the hero's journey in a film.
Agenda:
- Watch Catch Me if You Can (2002)
- How does Frank Abagnale Jr. fit the hero's journey?
- Short answer on Google Classroom due Monday night
Agenda:
- Watch Catch Me if You Can (2002)
- How does Frank Abagnale Jr. fit the hero's journey?
- Short answer on Google Classroom due Monday night
HW:
- Short answer on Hero's Journey on Classroom DL Wednesday
- Short answer on Hero's Journey on Classroom DL Wednesday
11/17: AP Lang
Students will infer the effects of details in Chapters 2 & 3
FYI:
- Douglass MC Answer Explanations
- Remember to hit turn in on Google Classroom on time!
HW:
- Finish CW (and catch up if you're behind!)
- Be completed with MC Ch. 1-3
Agenda:
- With a partner, capture the details from Douglass Ch. 2 & 3
1. Make a copy of this doc
2. Share with each other (ID#@mcpsmd.net)
3. Submit the finished WS to Google Classroom by Sunday 11:59pm
- With a partner, capture the details from Douglass Ch. 2 & 3
1. Make a copy of this doc
2. Share with each other (ID#@mcpsmd.net)
3. Submit the finished WS to Google Classroom by Sunday 11:59pm
FYI:
- Douglass MC Answer Explanations
- Remember to hit turn in on Google Classroom on time!
HW:
- Finish CW (and catch up if you're behind!)
- Be completed with MC Ch. 1-3
11/17-11/22: TV Production
Students will prepare and produce segments for the sixth show.
HW:
Important Links:
- Google Drive: Final Segments
- QOTV Shirts: Chloe, Doc, Eli, Mehir, Mikey, Tyler
- QOTV Shirts: Chloe, Doc, Eli, Mehir, Mikey, Tyler
FYI:
- Future Segment Ideas
- Interview these student-athletes (and the coaches)
HW:
- Episode #6 Goals
- We Are Gaithersburg Video Contest (Due Dec. 4)
- We Are Gaithersburg Video Contest (Due Dec. 4)
11/16-11/17: Lit as Film
Students will discover the elements of the hero's journey in a film.
Agenda:
- Late Presentations
- Watch Catch Me if You Can (2002)
- How does Frank Abagnale Jr. fit the hero's journey?
- Short answer on Google Classroom due Monday
Agenda:
- Late Presentations
- Watch Catch Me if You Can (2002)
- How does Frank Abagnale Jr. fit the hero's journey?
- Short answer on Google Classroom due Monday
HW:
- Late Presentations, DL Friday
- Short answer on Hero's Journey on Classroom
- Late Presentations, DL Friday
- Short answer on Hero's Journey on Classroom
11/16: AP Lang
Students will read and react to background information on Frederick Douglass
Agenda:
- When to use active/passive voice
- When to use active/passive voice
- Family Tree
- Biography.com Videos
- Human trafficking in Maryland
FYI:
- Douglass MC Answer Explanations
HW:
- Catch up on CW!
- Biography.com Videos
- Human trafficking in Maryland
FYI:
- Douglass MC Answer Explanations
HW:
- Catch up on CW!
11/15: AP Lang
Students will compare active/passive voice and their contexts
Agenda:
- Multiple Choice Chapter 2
- Active/Passive Voice on Google Classroom
FYI:
- Douglass MC Answer Explanations
HW:
- Finish CW
- Read & complete MC for Chapter 3 Douglass
Agenda:
- Multiple Choice Chapter 2
- Active/Passive Voice on Google Classroom
FYI:
- Douglass MC Answer Explanations
HW:
- Finish CW
- Read & complete MC for Chapter 3 Douglass
11/14: AP Lang
Students will explore various strategies for answering MC reading questions.
Agenda:
- New quarter = new seats!
- New quarter = new seats!
- Honesty assessment; Self-reflection feedback
- Check Douglass Ch. 1 & complete the MC
- Hand out paper copies of Douglass
- Check website (to the right) for Audiobook & eBook links
On Classroom:
- MC Ch. 1 Revisions
- Tone & Mood in Douglass Ch. 1
- Writing prompt about where you're from - style imitation
- Hand out paper copies of Douglass
- Check website (to the right) for Audiobook & eBook links
On Classroom:
- MC Ch. 1 Revisions
- Tone & Mood in Douglass Ch. 1
- Writing prompt about where you're from - style imitation
HW:
- Any unfinished CW (Revision, Tone/Mood, Style Imitation)
11/13: AP Lang
Students will explore various strategies for answering MC reading questions.
Agenda:
- New quarter = new seats!
- New quarter = new seats!
- Warm-up: Short answer on Google Classroom about family history (EQ 1)
- Take notes on MC strategies on Google Classroom
HW:
11/13-11/15: Lit as Film
Students will discuss and discover current events in Hollywood.
Agenda:
- Read & react to "Why I'm Snitching on Hollywood Sexism"
- Other issues/headlines
- With a partner, create a Google Slides for Current Events in Hollywood
- Make a copy, share with each other, and then submit to Google Classroom
Optional:
Agenda:
- Read & react to "Why I'm Snitching on Hollywood Sexism"
- Other issues/headlines
- With a partner, create a Google Slides for Current Events in Hollywood
- Make a copy, share with each other, and then submit to Google Classroom
Optional:
- Paper copies of "We Are Gaithersburg" Video Contest
HW:
- Google Slides due Tuesday night
- Presentations Wednesday/Thursday (Rubric here)
HW:
- Google Slides due Tuesday night
- Presentations Wednesday/Thursday (Rubric here)
11/13-11/16: TV Production
Students will prepare and produce segments for the fifth show.
HW:
Agenda:
- Warm-up video: Ira Glass on Storytelling
- Outside of school team bonding/bowling: When2Meet
Optional:
- We Are Gaithersburg Video Contest
- Warm-up video: Ira Glass on Storytelling
- Outside of school team bonding/bowling: When2Meet
- Future rubric preview (emphasis on timeliness & CC)
- Need volunteers for Monday's HH assembly (3rd period)Optional:
- We Are Gaithersburg Video Contest
Important Links:
- Google Drive: Final Segments
- QOTV Shirts: Chloe, Doc, Eli, Mehir, Mikey, Serena, Tyler
- QOTV Shirts: Chloe, Doc, Eli, Mehir, Mikey, Serena, Tyler
FYI:
- Future Segment Ideas
- Interview these student-athletes (and the coaches)
HW:
- Episode #5 Goals
11/10: AP Lang
Students will reflect on their goals and quarter one performance.
Agenda:
- Watch TED Talk about how body language shapes identity
- Discuss/debrief after the video
- Fill out self-reflection on Google Classroom
- Self-reflection will be the first Q2 grade
HW:
- Finish self-reflection if not done in class
Agenda:
- Watch TED Talk about how body language shapes identity
- Discuss/debrief after the video
- Fill out self-reflection on Google Classroom
- Self-reflection will be the first Q2 grade
HW:
- Finish self-reflection if not done in class
11/6-11/10: Lit as Film
Students will finalize Q1 assignments and preview Q2 materials.
Agenda:
- Late work
HW:
- Q1 ends Thursday; Q2 starts Friday
Agenda:
- Late work
HW:
- Q1 ends Thursday; Q2 starts Friday
11/6-11/9: AP Lang
Students will adjudicate and present persuasive arguments.
Agenda:
- Speeches
HW:
- Final essay due at 11:59pm Monday, Nov. 6; Turnitin.com
- Any outstanding (late) Google Classroom work
Agenda:
- Speeches
HW:
- Final essay due at 11:59pm Monday, Nov. 6; Turnitin.com
- Any outstanding (late) Google Classroom work
11/6-11/10: TV Production
Students will prepare and produce segments for the fourth show.
HW:
Agenda:
- Future rubric preview (emphasis on timeliness & CC)
Important Links:
FYI:
- Future Segment Ideas
- Interview these student-athletes (and the coaches)
HW:
- Episode #4 Goals
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