Mr. Arora's Online Classroom

2/15-2/16: AP Lang

Students will read and recognize literal/figurative meanings in Swift.

Agenda:
- A Modest Proposal on Google Classroom (due/DL: 2/19)
- Background/Contextual Slides

HW:

- Ladder of Comedy Assignments ~~Due: 2/9~~ DL: 2/16 (S)

- Satirical Ad ?s ~~Due: 2/14~~ DL: 2/16 (F)
- Superbowl Ads ~~Due: 2/13~~ DL: 2/16 (F)
- Vocab.com List due/DL: 2/16 (HW)
- 3rd Period Vocab.com
- 6th Period Vocab.com

Students will classify satirical examples as harsh or humorous.

Agenda:
- Humor on a Spectrum
- Satire in Print Ads (accompanying WS on Classroom)

HW:
- Satirical Ad ?s Due: 2/14 DL: 2/16
- Superbowl Ads Due: 2/13 DL: 2/16
- Ladder of Comedy Assignments DL: 2/16
- Vocab.com List due/DL: 2/16
- 3rd Period Vocab.com
- 6th Period Vocab.com

2/12: AP Lang

Students will identify and explain examples of comedy.

Agenda:
- Vocab.com List due/DL: 2/16
- 3rd Period Warm-up: Vocab.com
- 6th Period Warm-up: Vocab.com

- Satire Techniques
- Superbowl Commercials Worksheet via Google Classroom

HW:
- Super Bowl Ads (if not finished in class)

Late work:
- SOAPStone & Planning for LoC (Formative)
- Actual Ladder of Comedy (Summative) ~~due: 2/9~~ DL: 2/16

2/12-2/16: Lit as Film

Students will watch a film and develop a review of it.

Agenda:
- Mud (2012)
- Screenplay here
- Mud discussion on Friday:

1. Who is the protagonist of the film: Ellis or Mud? Why?
2. There are several helpers in the movie. Who is most helpful? Why?
3. Who is the most compassionate character throughout the piece? Why?
4. Who was the most interesting minor character? Why?
5. What was the best aspect of the film overall? Why?
6. What was the least successful portion of the movie? Why?
7. What does each character think about love and marriage?
Which one aligns with your views on love and marriage? Why?
+ Any other noteworthy elements are free game.

HW:
- Fill out Movie Review Template

2/12-2/15: TV Production

Students will develop materials for Episode 14!

Agenda:
- Team bonding, 2/19 -- When2Meet

- Work on Episode Goals

- Sign-up to cover at least 2 QO Events Calendar

Important Links:

- Google Drive: Raw Footage

- Google Drive: Final Segments
- Pre-sorted songs

- Update Sports Scores & Scrolling Information

Contests:

- Don't Be Distracted PSA Contest: Due Feb. 16

- 3rd Annual Montgomery County Youth Media Festival: Due Mar. 18

FYI:
- Self-reporting SSL coverage

- Free Music & Sound Effects Links

- Potential Future Segment Ideas

2/9: AP Lang

Students will identify and explain examples of comedy.

Agenda:
- 3rd Period Warm-up: Vocab.com
- 6th Period Warm-up: Vocab.com
- Gallery Walk: Ladder of Comedy (What is PQP?)

HW:
- SOAPStone & Planning for LoC (Formative)
- Actual Ladder of Comedy (Summative) due: 2/9 DL: 2/16
- Vocab.com List due/DL: 2/19