1/9: AP Lang

Students will demonstrate mastery of the synthesis essay.

Agenda:
- Pass back PSAT stuff
- Grading breakdown for project (100 point synthesis)
- 2 Hour Delay Schedule:
- (5) silent reading, (~10) presentation, (5) silent reading, (~10) presentation

- Today's presentations: Olympics, Sensitive Art/Lit
Period 4 Sensitive Topics

- Wednesday's: History, Pop Culture
Period 6 Racism/Sexism in Pop Culture

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1/8-1/12: Lit as Film

Students will watch, take notes on, and discuss a film.

Agenda:
1. Watch Boyhood; here's the screenplay for your convenience
2. Discussion ?s:
  • Should the film have won Best Picture?
  • What should the film be rated and why?
  • Did you enjoy Boyhood? Hate it?
  • What elements of the film were best? Worst? Elements include (but are not limited to acting, directing, soundtrack, writing, themes/motifs, realism/authenticity, etc.)
  • Do we seize moments or do moments seize us?
  • Is three act structure necessary for good storytelling?
  • Other thoughts relating to the film
3. Register for free on Letterboxd.com
  • Rate and review at least 5 films

HW:
- Prep for discussion
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1/8-1/12: TV Production

Students will prepare and produce segments for the tenth show.

Agenda:

Important Links:

Contests:
- Keeping it Safe Video Contest: Guidelines, Flyer, Intro Letter Due Feb. 2
- You could win $100-$1000 for QOHS
- Don't Be Distracted PSA Contest: Due Feb. 16
- You could win a $500 scholarship or $100 to Chick-fil-A or Chipotle

- Future Segment Ideas
- QOTV $hirts: Chloe, Doc, Mehir, Mikey, Tyler

HW:
- Episode #10 Goals
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1/8: AP Lang

Students will develop an info-graphic and presentation.

- Pass back PSAT scores 
- Grading breakdown for project (100 point synthesis)
- This week, finish working on info-graphic and assembling presentation
- Google Drawing: cheat sheet & video tutorial

Presentations:
TOMORROW: Olympics, Sensitive Art/Lit
Wednesday: History, Pop Culture
Thursday: Free Speech, College $
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1/2-1/5: AP Lang

Students will develop an info-graphic and presentation.

Agenda:
- Grading breakdown for project (100 point synthesis)
- This week, finish working on info-graphic and assembling presentation
- Google Drawing: cheat sheet & video tutorial

Presentations:
Tuesday: Olympics, Sensitive Art/Lit
Wednesday: History, Pop Culture
Thursday: Free Speech, College $
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1/2-1/5: Lit as Film

Students will watch, take notes on, and discuss a film.

Agenda:
1. Watch Boyhood; here's the screenplay for your convenience
2. Discussion ?s:
  • Should the film have won Best Picture?
  • What should the film be rated and why?
  • Did you enjoy Boyhood? Hate it?
  • What elements of the film were best? Worst? Elements include (but are not limited to acting, directing, soundtrack, writing, themes/motifs, realism/authenticity, etc.)
  • Do we seize moments or do moments seize us?
  • Is three act structure necessary for good storytelling?
  • Other thoughts relating to the film
3. Register for free on Letterboxd.com
  • Rate and review at least 5 films
HW:
- Prep for discussion
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1/2-1/5: TV Production

Students will prepare and produce segments for the tenth show.

Agenda:

Important Links:

Contests:
- Keeping it Safe Video Contest: Guidelines, Flyer, Intro Letter (Jan 22 - Feb 2)
- You could win $100-$1000 for QOHS
- Don't Be Distracted PSA Contest: Due February 16
- You could win a $500 scholarship or $100 to Chick-fil-A or Chipotle

FYI:
- Future Segment Ideas
- QOTV $hirts: Chloe, Doc, Mehir, Mikey, Tyler

HW:
- Episode #10 Goals
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