Ms. H. Aulakh

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Archive for December, 2017


   Dec 20

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Friday & January Good copy of your Identity Project journal – 1. discuss your definition of personal identity 2. Select 5 major influences on your identity, explain and discuss with examples (ex. gender, race, culture, upbringing, schooling, etc.)  Multi-paragraph, double-spaced, 250-350 words, Times New Roman, 12 point font – MLA set up of […]

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   Dec 19

ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri Character Pkg – finish all exercises Terms Quiz corrections. Write the questions & the correction on the back of the quiz You will be writing your grade 8 letter in class Wed-Fri, so come prepared.  Feel free to come with ideas/notes of what you want to write or even to write it in advance. […]

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   Dec 19

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs CANNED FOOD DRIVE! It’s our last chance to HELP OTHERS and WIN the COMPETITION! Here’s the link for your friends/family to donate online – – click here ===> Vancouver Food Bank Online Donation! Remember, they need to indicate that it’s to John Oliver School & to our class. The link will open to […]

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   Dec 19

ENGLISH 10 -1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Wed Identity Project DUE! Remember to clearly label each assignment so I know which one it is.  Have your name, date & block, clearly marked, have your assignment sheet attached & make sure you check or indicate exactly what assignments you completed for the project. Narrative Terms quest – review your stories & quizzes […]

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   Dec 19

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Short Stories Unit Test Journal collection – Journals #5-8 – labelled, titled, multi-paragraph discussion, peer edited, double spaced, min. 1 pg. Check the last post for Kahoot quizzes to help prepare you for your test. Have topic suggestions for us to focus on for your writing unit.

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   Dec 16

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Character Pkg – Finish all the metaphor & symbol sheets EXCEPT the song lyrics page Notebook: p. 19 – 2nd draft of Geraldine paragraph – pen, double spaced, etc. Here are some helpful videos on metaphors ===> Similes and Metaphors Song AND  Similes & Metaphors AND Symbols and Symbolism  AND  What is Symbolism? AND Symbolism in Literature You will be writing your grade […]

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   Dec 16

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due MONDAY PROJECT – Due Dec. 20th- work time next class, so bring your supplies & work.  I’m going to make the JOURNAL requirement due on Dec. 22nd so you can focus on the 5 assignments for the actual project and then work on the journal separately. Characterization sheets – Dec. 18th Here are some videos […]

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   Dec 16

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues We’re in SECOND PLACE (after Ms. Bassi) for the Canned Food Drive! Woohoo! So go through your cupboards and go ask you family & neighbours to donate! LP Unit #2 Test & Workbook check – Dec. 19th! If you need more practice help, come on MONDAY Poetry Terms – new flashcards – Finish the 3 terms under […]

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   Dec 16

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues All Journals – #5-8 – Same as last time – in order, labelled & titled, multi-paragraph, good discussion that’s at least 1 pg double spaced, and peer edited. Narrative Presentations – Mon/Tues – Theme, Setting, & Other Techniques #2.  See previous post for helpful videos.  You need to see me before your presentation […]

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   Dec 15

ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon Character Pkg – Metaphor & Symbols sheets Notebook: p. 19 – 2nd draft of Geraldine paragraph – pen, double spaced, etc. Here are some helpful videos on metaphors ===> Similes and Metaphors Song AND  Similes & Metaphors AND Symbols and Symbolism  AND  What is Symbolism? AND Symbolism in Literature Block 2.3 – Don’t forget to do your rough draft for […]

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