Students will prepare and produce segments for the Lobby/QOU/QOTV
Agenda/Calendars/HW:
- Lobby TV
- QO.U (update resources spreadsheet)
- QOTV
- Sports & QO Events (sign-up for a fall sport before 11/7)
- Sports Coach Contact Info (Lip Dub Stuff)
Resources:
- Where dat teacher at?
- Google Drive: Raw Footage
10/31-11/2: AP Lang
Students will plan essay examples and discuss qualified arguments.
Agenda:
- Clarification on
- Alternate Prompts
- Alternate Outline
- Timed Write Rubric
HW:
- Catch up if need be
- Timed write in class due Friday
Agenda:
- Clarification on
- Alternate Prompts
- Alternate Outline
- Timed Write Rubric
HW:
- Catch up if need be
- Timed write in class due Friday
10/29-10/30: AP Lang
Students will plan essay examples and discuss qualified arguments.
Agenda:
- Finish Example Categories: Dalia, John, Keshti, Zach, Danny, Aliya, Steven, Nadia
- Finish How to Qualify: Dalia, David, Abdullah, Stephanie, John, Keshti, Maria, Steven, Nadia
- Slides on how to qualify an argument
- Timed Write Prompts & Outline
- Alternate Prompts
- Alternate Outline
- Timed Write Rubric
HW:
- Catch up if need be
- Timed write in class on Wednesday & Thursday
Agenda:
- Finish Example Categories: Dalia, John, Keshti, Zach, Danny, Aliya, Steven, Nadia
- Finish How to Qualify: Dalia, David, Abdullah, Stephanie, John, Keshti, Maria, Steven, Nadia
- Slides on how to qualify an argument
- Timed Write Prompts & Outline
- Alternate Prompts
- Alternate Outline
- Timed Write Rubric
HW:
- Catch up if need be
- Timed write in class on Wednesday & Thursday
10/26: AP Lang
Students will write a TEXXT paragraph in response to a TED Talk
Agenda:
- Find a TED Talk you find interesting
- Follow the prompts on Google Classroom
- Define and prove the authors' argument
HW:
- TED TEXXT (Due/DL tonight)
Late Work:
- Self Assesment (DL: 10/26)
Agenda:
- Find a TED Talk you find interesting
- Follow the prompts on Google Classroom
- Define and prove the authors' argument
HW:
- TED TEXXT (Due/DL tonight)
Late Work:
- Self Assesment (DL: 10/26)
10/25-10/31: Lit as Film
Students will watch a film and debate its themes and enduring questions.
Agenda:
- Summative Discussion on Juno:
1. Does Juno do the right thing, by giving up the baby for adoption?
2. Many married couples have children. This is the norm, but should it be? Are marriages without children happy? Do you need family to have a sense of belonging?
3. If you were in Juno’s situation, what would you do?
4. Why does society view teenage pregnancy as taboo?
5. Should people be loyal in relationships?
6. Is pregnancy necessary for connection between parents/children?
7. Should people adopt children more often?
8. Why wasn’t Paulie Bleeker involved? Should he have been more involved?
9. Between Mark & Vanessa, who is the more sympathetic character? More desperate?
10. When is the best / most ideal time for people to have children?
Agenda:
- Summative Discussion on Juno:
1. Does Juno do the right thing, by giving up the baby for adoption?
2. Many married couples have children. This is the norm, but should it be? Are marriages without children happy? Do you need family to have a sense of belonging?
3. If you were in Juno’s situation, what would you do?
4. Why does society view teenage pregnancy as taboo?
5. Should people be loyal in relationships?
6. Is pregnancy necessary for connection between parents/children?
7. Should people adopt children more often?
8. Why wasn’t Paulie Bleeker involved? Should he have been more involved?
9. Between Mark & Vanessa, who is the more sympathetic character? More desperate?
10. When is the best / most ideal time for people to have children?
HW:
- Juno Discussion ?s
10/25: AP Lang
Students will select answers to a survey to improve QO!
Agenda:
- PPT
- Chromebook-based survey
Late Work:
- Self Assesment (DL: 10/26)
Agenda:
- PPT
- Chromebook-based survey
Late Work:
- Self Assesment (DL: 10/26)
10/22-10/24: AP Lang
Students will write TEXXT paragraphs to new argument prompts.
Agenda:
- Interactive Arguments
- Feedback for 2013, 2014, and 2015
- Grading 2016
Late Work:
- Finish Final Op-Ed (DL: 10/23)
- Self Assesment (DL: 10/26)
Agenda:
- Interactive Arguments
- Feedback for 2013, 2014, and 2015
- Grading 2016
Late Work:
- Finish Final Op-Ed (DL: 10/23)
- Self Assesment (DL: 10/26)
10/22-10/25: TV Production 1 & 2
Students will prepare and produce segments for QOU/QOTV
TV1:
- Self-Evaluation on Classroom: Brandon, Sophie, Santi
- Photo Wall: Kevin, Alex, Alec
- QOTV
TV2:
- QOTV
- QO.U Outline (Nick)
Calendars/HW:
- Lobby TV
- QO.U (update resources spreadsheet)
- QOTV
- Sports & QO Events (sign-up for a fall sport before 11/7)
- Sports Coach Contact Info (Lip Dub Stuff)
Resources:
- Where dat teacher at?
- Google Drive: Raw Footage
TV1:
- Self-Evaluation on Classroom: Brandon, Sophie, Santi
- Photo Wall: Kevin, Alex, Alec
- QOTV
TV2:
- QOTV
- QO.U Outline (Nick)
Calendars/HW:
- Lobby TV
- QO.U (update resources spreadsheet)
- QOTV
- Sports & QO Events (sign-up for a fall sport before 11/7)
- Sports Coach Contact Info (Lip Dub Stuff)
Resources:
- Where dat teacher at?
- Google Drive: Raw Footage
10/22-10/24: Lit as Film
Students will develop an analysis of 3 music videos.
Agenda:
- WS on Classroom
- Examples:
Ok Go videos
Khalid - Eastside
Logic - 1-800-273-8255
John Mayer - New Light
Agenda:
- WS on Classroom
- Examples:
Ok Go videos
Khalid - Eastside
Logic - 1-800-273-8255
John Mayer - New Light
HW:
- Music Video Analysis Due/DL: Thursday 10/25
10/19: AP Lang
Students will discover tools for future success.
Agenda:
- Meghan Lynch: College Tracks program
- Reflection on Pre-Assessment on Google Classroom
- Interactive Arguments
HW:
- Self Assesment (Due: tonight, DL: 10/26)
- Finish Final Op-Ed (DL: 10/23)
Agenda:
- Meghan Lynch: College Tracks program
- Reflection on Pre-Assessment on Google Classroom
- Interactive Arguments
HW:
- Self Assesment (Due: tonight, DL: 10/26)
- Finish Final Op-Ed (DL: 10/23)
10/17-10/18: AP Lang
Students will discover the nuances of the argument essay
Agenda:
- Not done with Op-Ed? Sit at Ms. Hall's table
- Editing Checklist
- Examine Rubric
- Fill out self-rubric for Op-Ed
- Real Talk re: AP Lang
- Pre-Assessment on Argument (exemplars from College Board)
- Reflection on Pre-Assessment on Google Classroom
HW:
- Self Assesment (Due: 10/19 DL: 10/26)
- Finish Final Op-Ed (DL: 10/23)
FYI:
- Meghan Lynch visiting on Friday to talk about College Tracks program
Agenda:
- Not done with Op-Ed? Sit at Ms. Hall's table
- Editing Checklist
- Examine Rubric
- Fill out self-rubric for Op-Ed
- Real Talk re: AP Lang
- Pre-Assessment on Argument (exemplars from College Board)
- Reflection on Pre-Assessment on Google Classroom
HW:
- Self Assesment (Due: 10/19 DL: 10/26)
- Finish Final Op-Ed (DL: 10/23)
FYI:
- Meghan Lynch visiting on Friday to talk about College Tracks program
10/16-10/19: Lit as Film
Students will discuss and discover theories related to the film.
Agenda:
Post-movie discussion:
1. Is Lousie's ability a gift or a curse?
2. How do we know if our memories are real?
3. Will we ever have true world peace/tranquility?
4. Is the future changeable or is it fate?
5. What is better: looking into the future or looking into the past?
6. If Lousie gives others the gift, what are the consequences?
7. Does the movie accurate depict how we would react to aliens?
8. Could we have a universal language? Do we already have one?
- Thought experiments:
- Universes & Theories
- This stuff makes for Rick & Morty episodes
- Time is a Social Construct
- Free will vs. fate
- Arrival (2016) Resources:
IMDb 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes 94%
Wikipedia
HW:
- GC Sci-Fi Topics
Agenda:
Post-movie discussion:
1. Is Lousie's ability a gift or a curse?
2. How do we know if our memories are real?
3. Will we ever have true world peace/tranquility?
4. Is the future changeable or is it fate?
5. What is better: looking into the future or looking into the past?
6. If Lousie gives others the gift, what are the consequences?
7. Does the movie accurate depict how we would react to aliens?
8. Could we have a universal language? Do we already have one?
- Thought experiments:
- Universes & Theories
- This stuff makes for Rick & Morty episodes
- Time is a Social Construct
- Free will vs. fate
- Arrival (2016) Resources:
IMDb 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes 94%
Wikipedia
HW:
- GC Sci-Fi Topics
10/15-10/19: TV Production 1 & 2
Students will prepare and produce segments for QOU/QOTV
TV1:
- Finish editing today
- Let me know which pieces need more support/time
TV2:
- QO.U Debrief
- QOTV Assistance
Calendars/HW:
- Lobby TV (awaiting electricity/laptop)
- QO.U (update resources spreadsheet)
- QOTV
- Sports & QO Events (sign-up for a fall sport before 11/7)
- Sports Coach Contact Info (Lip Dub Stuff)
Resources:
- Where dat teacher at?
- Google Drive: Raw Footage
TV1:
- Finish editing today
- Let me know which pieces need more support/time
TV2:
- QO.U Debrief
- QOTV Assistance
Calendars/HW:
- Lobby TV (awaiting electricity/laptop)
- QO.U (update resources spreadsheet)
- QOTV
- Sports & QO Events (sign-up for a fall sport before 11/7)
- Sports Coach Contact Info (Lip Dub Stuff)
Resources:
- Where dat teacher at?
- Google Drive: Raw Footage
10/15-10/16: AP Lang
Students will devise a persuasive Op-Ed
Agenda:
- Finish Op-Ed (final draft on a separate Doc)
- Editing Checklist
- Examine Rubric
FYI:
- In-person writing center help Tuesday @ lunch
HW:
- Finish Essay due: 10/16 (DL: 10/23)
- Self-grade via Rubric
Agenda:
- Finish Op-Ed (final draft on a separate Doc)
- Editing Checklist
- Examine Rubric
FYI:
- In-person writing center help Tuesday @ lunch
HW:
- Finish Essay due: 10/16 (DL: 10/23)
- Self-grade via Rubric
10/15: Lit as Film
Students will discuss and write about sci-fi tropes.
Agenda:
- TED Talk: 3 Moons & a Planet That Could Have Alien Life
- Do you believe aliens exist? Why or why not?
- Arrival (2016) Resources:
IMDb 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes 94%
Wikipedia
HW:
- GC Sci-Fi Topics
Agenda:
- TED Talk: 3 Moons & a Planet That Could Have Alien Life
- Do you believe aliens exist? Why or why not?
- Arrival (2016) Resources:
IMDb 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes 94%
Wikipedia
HW:
- GC Sci-Fi Topics
10/12: Lit as Film
Students will compare and discuss web series
Agenda:
- Binging with Babish (an allusion to Chef!)
- Defunct Land (Disney Hollywood Studios)
- Geography Now
- Primitive Technology
HW:
- Check Google Classroom to ensure you're all caught up
Agenda:
- Binging with Babish (an allusion to Chef!)
- Defunct Land (Disney Hollywood Studios)
- Geography Now
- Primitive Technology
HW:
- Check Google Classroom to ensure you're all caught up
10/12: TV Production 1 & 2
Students will discover nuances in editing software.
Agenda:
Divide up based on completed works
Calendars/HW:
- Lobby TV (awaiting electricity/laptop)
- QO.U (update resources spreadsheet)
- QOTV
- Sports & QO Events (sign-up for a fall sport before 11/7)
- Sports Coach Contact Info (Lip Dub Stuff)
Resources:
- Where dat teacher at?
- Google Drive: Raw Footage
Agenda:
Divide up based on completed works
Calendars/HW:
- Lobby TV (awaiting electricity/laptop)
- QO.U (update resources spreadsheet)
- QOTV
- Sports & QO Events (sign-up for a fall sport before 11/7)
- Sports Coach Contact Info (Lip Dub Stuff)
Resources:
- Where dat teacher at?
- Google Drive: Raw Footage
10/11-10/12: AP Lang
Students will plan to write their own Op-Ed
Catch-up:
- Finish Planning & Brainstorming
- Finish Op-Ed Graphic Organizer
On track:
- Begin drafting essay (on a separate Google Doc, will submit Tuesday)
- You may want to share with the writing center before then
HW:
- Op-Ed Final due 10/16 (DL: 10/23)
- Op-Ed Details Analysis (DL: 10/14)
Catch-up:
- Finish Planning & Brainstorming
- Finish Op-Ed Graphic Organizer
On track:
- Begin drafting essay (on a separate Google Doc, will submit Tuesday)
- You may want to share with the writing center before then
HW:
- Op-Ed Final due 10/16 (DL: 10/23)
- Op-Ed Details Analysis (DL: 10/14)
10/11: TV Production
Students will produce QOTV & QO.U segments
Agenda:
- All hands on deck for QOTV
- QO.U next Thursday
Calendars/HW:
- Lobby TV (awaiting electricity/laptop)
- QO.U (update resources spreadsheet)
- QOTV
- Sports & QO Events (sign-up for a fall sport before 11/7)
- Sports Coach Contact Info (Lip Dub Stuff)
Resources:
- Where dat teacher at?
- Google Drive: Raw Footage
Agenda:
- All hands on deck for QOTV
- QO.U next Thursday
Calendars/HW:
- Lobby TV (awaiting electricity/laptop)
- QO.U (update resources spreadsheet)
- QOTV
- Sports & QO Events (sign-up for a fall sport before 11/7)
- Sports Coach Contact Info (Lip Dub Stuff)
Resources:
- Where dat teacher at?
- Google Drive: Raw Footage
10/11: Lit as Film
Students will watch several short films then write about framing.
Agenda:
- Larry (horror, 5 minutes, via short of the week)
- Fool's Day (dark comedy, 18 minutes, via short of the week)
- Every Frame a Painting: In Praise of Chairs (5 minutes, via YouTube)
HW:
- Extending Learning Links due tonight, DL: 10/18
- Every Frame a Painting WS for Chairs due tonight, DL: 10/18
Agenda:
- Larry (horror, 5 minutes, via short of the week)
- Fool's Day (dark comedy, 18 minutes, via short of the week)
- Every Frame a Painting: In Praise of Chairs (5 minutes, via YouTube)
HW:
- Extending Learning Links due tonight, DL: 10/18
- Every Frame a Painting WS for Chairs due tonight, DL: 10/18
10/8-10/9: TV Production 1 & 2
Students will produce QOTV & QO.U segments
Agenda:
- An announcement on audio!
- New segments for QOTV / QO.U
- Rubrics for Ep #1
- WTOP Contest (DL: 10/14)
Calendars/HW:
- Lobby TV (awaiting electricity/laptop)
- QO.U (update resources spreadsheet)
- QOTV
- Sports & QO Events (sign-up for a fall sport before 11/7)
- Sports Coach Contact Info (Lip Dub Stuff)
Resources:
- Where dat teacher at?
- Google Drive: Raw Footage
Agenda:
- An announcement on audio!
- New segments for QOTV / QO.U
- Rubrics for Ep #1
- WTOP Contest (DL: 10/14)
Calendars/HW:
- Lobby TV (awaiting electricity/laptop)
- QO.U (update resources spreadsheet)
- QOTV
- Sports & QO Events (sign-up for a fall sport before 11/7)
- Sports Coach Contact Info (Lip Dub Stuff)
Resources:
- Where dat teacher at?
- Google Drive: Raw Footage
- Future Segment Ideas
10/8-10/9: Lit as Film
Students will discover resources related to movies/TV.
Agenda:
- Letterboxd
- Short of the Week
- No Film School
- Rocket Jump Film School
- Script Slug
- John August
- Every Frame a Painting
- Blcklst
- Watch a documentary short film
- Knife Skills (2018 Oscar Nominated)
HW:
- Find one more free/useful resource to share with the class
Agenda:
- Letterboxd
- Short of the Week
- No Film School
- Rocket Jump Film School
- Script Slug
- John August
- Every Frame a Painting
- Blcklst
- Watch a documentary short film
- Knife Skills (2018 Oscar Nominated)
HW:
- Find one more free/useful resource to share with the class
10/8-10/9: AP Lang
Students will plan to write their own Op-Ed
Agenda:
- P$AT money ($16) due ASAP. Test day is Wednesday!
- See Mr. Arora independently for feedback on Identity Argument
- Catch-up on late work from last week:
Dalia, John, Keshti, Zach, Danny, Stephanie, Maria, Steven, Irving, Andie
- If all caught up from last week:
- Op-Ed Planning & Brainstorm Sheet on GC
- Do not rush; find something you care about
- This NYT resource can help
HW:
- Continue Planning & Brainstorming
Late Work:
- Op-Ed Details Analysis (DL: 10/14)
- Op-Ed Structural Analysis (DL: 10/11)
- Counterargument Reverse Outline (DL: 10/10)
- Interactive How to Write an Op-Ed (DL: 10/8)
Agenda:
- P$AT money ($16) due ASAP. Test day is Wednesday!
- See Mr. Arora independently for feedback on Identity Argument
- Catch-up on late work from last week:
Dalia, John, Keshti, Zach, Danny, Stephanie, Maria, Steven, Irving, Andie
- If all caught up from last week:
- Op-Ed Planning & Brainstorm Sheet on GC
- Do not rush; find something you care about
- This NYT resource can help
HW:
- Continue Planning & Brainstorming
Late Work:
- Op-Ed Details Analysis (DL: 10/14)
- Op-Ed Structural Analysis (DL: 10/11)
- Counterargument Reverse Outline (DL: 10/10)
- Interactive How to Write an Op-Ed (DL: 10/8)
10/5: AP Lang
Students will read Op-Eds to determine their counterarguments/structure/details.
Agenda:
- P$AT (test on 10/10 -- turn in money to Mr. Arora or go online)
- Using the same topics, how do specific details help the argument?
- Still need to finish CA? Still need to finish structure?
HW:
- Op-Ed Details Analysis (due: 10/7, DL: 10/14)
Late Work:
- Op-Ed Structural Analysis (DL: 10/11)
- Counterargument Reverse Outline (DL: 10/10)
- Interactive How to Write an Op-Ed (DL: 10/8)
Agenda:
- P$AT (test on 10/10 -- turn in money to Mr. Arora or go online)
- Using the same topics, how do specific details help the argument?
- Still need to finish CA? Still need to finish structure?
HW:
- Op-Ed Details Analysis (due: 10/7, DL: 10/14)
Late Work:
- Op-Ed Structural Analysis (DL: 10/11)
- Counterargument Reverse Outline (DL: 10/10)
- Interactive How to Write an Op-Ed (DL: 10/8)
10/4: AP Lang
Students will read and explain the function of Op-Ed structure
Agenda:
- P$AT (test on 10/10)
- Using the same topics, how does structure help the argument
- Still need to finish CA?
HW:
- Op-Ed Structural Analysis (due: tonight, DL: 10/11)
Late Work:
- Counterargument Reverse Outline (DL: 10/10)
- Interactive How to Write an Op-Ed (DL: 10/8)
- "The Price of a Slur" (DL: tonight)
Agenda:
- P$AT (test on 10/10)
- Using the same topics, how does structure help the argument
- Still need to finish CA?
HW:
- Op-Ed Structural Analysis (due: tonight, DL: 10/11)
Late Work:
- Counterargument Reverse Outline (DL: 10/10)
- Interactive How to Write an Op-Ed (DL: 10/8)
- "The Price of a Slur" (DL: tonight)
10/3: AP Lang
Students will read and explain the function of a counterargument.
Agenda:
- What is a counterargument? (Video)
- Read one CA for one argument you're interested in
- Write the CA Slides outline, specifying the CA
HW:
- Counterargument Reverse Outline (due: tonight, DL: 10/10)
Late Work:
- Interactive How to Write an Op-Ed (DL: 10/8)
- "The Price of a Slur" (DL: 10/4)
- "Let Teenagers Sleep In" (DL: tonight)
Agenda:
- What is a counterargument? (Video)
- Read one CA for one argument you're interested in
- Write the CA Slides outline, specifying the CA
HW:
- Counterargument Reverse Outline (due: tonight, DL: 10/10)
Late Work:
- Interactive How to Write an Op-Ed (DL: 10/8)
- "The Price of a Slur" (DL: 10/4)
- "Let Teenagers Sleep In" (DL: tonight)
10/2: AP Lang
Students will discuss the elements of an argument.
Agenda:
- Elements of an Argument Slides
- Capture Sheet via Google Classroom
HW:
- Finish today's Capture Sheet
Late work:
- Interactive How to Write an Op-Ed (DL: 10/8)
- "The Price of a Slur" (DL: 10/4)
- "Let Teenagers Sleep In" (DL: 10/3)
Agenda:
- Elements of an Argument Slides
- Capture Sheet via Google Classroom
HW:
- Finish today's Capture Sheet
Late work:
- Interactive How to Write an Op-Ed (DL: 10/8)
- "The Price of a Slur" (DL: 10/4)
- "Let Teenagers Sleep In" (DL: 10/3)
10/2-10/5: Lit as Film
Students will watch a movie and join Letterboxd
Rotten Tomatoes 87%
Wikipedia
Agenda:
- Chef (2014) Resources:
IMDb 7.3/10Rotten Tomatoes 87%
Wikipedia
- Explore Letterboxd
10/1: AP Lang
Students will classify the elements of Op-Ed
Agenda:
- How to write an Op-Ed (notes, view only)
- Interactive How to write an Op-Ed (on Google Classroom)
HW:
- Finish today's WS (due: tonight, DL: 10/8)
Late work:
- "The Price of a Slur" (past due, DL: 10/4)
- "Let Teenagers Sleep In" (past due, DL: 10/3)
Agenda:
- How to write an Op-Ed (notes, view only)
- Interactive How to write an Op-Ed (on Google Classroom)
HW:
- Finish today's WS (due: tonight, DL: 10/8)
Late work:
- "The Price of a Slur" (past due, DL: 10/4)
- "Let Teenagers Sleep In" (past due, DL: 10/3)
10/1-10/5: TV Production 1 & 2
Students will produce QOTV & QO.U segments
Agenda:
- New segments for QOTV
- Rubrics for Ep #1
- WTOP Contest (DL: 10/14)
Calendars/HW:
- Lobby TV (awaiting electricity/laptop)
- QO.U
- QOTV
- Sports & QO Events (sign-up for a fall sport before 11/7)
- Sports Coach Contact Info (Lip Dub Stuff)
Resources:
- Where dat teacher at?
- Google Drive: Raw Footage
Agenda:
- New segments for QOTV
- Rubrics for Ep #1
- WTOP Contest (DL: 10/14)
Calendars/HW:
- Lobby TV (awaiting electricity/laptop)
- QO.U
- QOTV
- Sports & QO Events (sign-up for a fall sport before 11/7)
- Sports Coach Contact Info (Lip Dub Stuff)
Resources:
- Where dat teacher at?
- Google Drive: Raw Footage
- Future Segment Ideas
10/1: Lit as Film
Students will demonstrate mastery of course content.
Agenda:
- Summative test on Mud, Validation, and Vocab
- Short film afterward, depending on time left
HW:
- Late work only
- Mud review
- Questions for filmmakers
Agenda:
- Summative test on Mud, Validation, and Vocab
- Short film afterward, depending on time left
HW:
- Late work only
- Mud review
- Questions for filmmakers
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