Ms. H. Aulakh

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Archive for October, 2016


   Oct 20

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed  Watch the following short ads BEFORE you read the story & jot down what the idea/title “lottery” makes you think of/feel — Click here —> Lotto 6/49  AND  BC Lotto 649 p. 43- 53 – “The Lottery” – Read, do Qs #3, 5-9 – Any Qs that ask you to work in a […]

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   Oct 19

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues LP #7-8 (Block 1.1 – LP – #9 & Review)   “Zlateh the Goat” Story Map – will be collected with “Autumntime” Story map on back Finish all sheets in Setting Package 6 Flashcards – Theme & all terms in “Other” heading LP Unit #1 Test – Thurs/Friday Watch this video that […]

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   Oct 19

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Mon Journal #5 – Synthesis – connect at least 1 poem to at least 1 story. Discuss how they are connected – theme, events, characters, etc.  Consider the theme of IDENTITIES! If you choose to use “Richard Cory” as your poem, you MUST connect it to 2 stories. Continue studying narrative terms Presentations […]

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   Oct 19

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Monday Act III sheets – finish #38-42 Character Wants worksheet – finish Character Quiz #2 – Study!  Know who’s who & use the character wants sheet to help Day of the Dead/Life Beliefs sheets 

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   Oct 18

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs DAY 2 PRESENTATION GROUPS – you will be presenting on MONDAY! (Plot, character types, characterization) Day 2 – Identity poems – make sure you’ve read & noted down ideas for each poem, we will be working with them in class on Wed.  Day 2 – Journal #4 – Multiculturalism Day 1 – […]

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   Oct 18

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Read, highlight, Qs, reading quiz – “I Am Here Today Because I Am Gay” speech AND Lit Circle sheet Journal #6 – Discuss how society impacts your identity. (stereotypes, expectations, etc.) Terms Corrections Story Maps for “Indian Education” and “From Behind the Veil” Watch Ellen Page’s speech – Click here —> Ellen Page Speech

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   Oct 17

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed LP #5-6 “Zlateh the Goat”-  Qs. #1-9 AND #1-3 AND Story Map Setting Pkg – Poetry Worksheets – “Speak to the Senses” & “Similarities” 5 Flashcards – Imagery, Simile & 3 Point of View terms  Life Beliefs Systems handout – Know/Understand/Do.  You don’t have to do the Venn Diagram handout yet. Watch […]

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   Oct 17

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Journal #4 – Multiculturalism –  “Jade Peony” – What struggles might some immigrants face when trying to balance their cultural heritage with their new nationality and/or culture?  Canada is known for being “multicultural”.  Considering the information in the article, what is your opinion on the state of multiculturalism in Canada?  Is there true […]

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   Oct 17

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Wed Read Act III,i & do Act III sheets Qs #30-37 Character Quiz (attempt #2) – Monday Character Wants worksheet – due Mon Life Belief Systems/Day of the Dead – Know/Understand/Do & Qs #1-8 add & do again in RED & Venn Diagram

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   Oct 14

ENGLISH 11- 1.2/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Friday/Monday “Jade Peony” p. 107-117 – Qs #4-9 AND Story Notes sheet News Article on multiculturalism – read, highlight, answer 3 questions on back of sheet Study terms Identity Poems sheet 

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