Ms. H. Aulakh

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Archive for February, 2020


   Feb 21

ENGLISH 11 -2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Block 2.2 – you left before handing in your LC Evaluations!!!! Lit Circle #5 – prep AND if you’re going to be absent, you MUST send me/your group your work The Act of Writing – p. 102- “Hurricane” Read the intro/author bio info ESPECIALLY the last couple of sentences in order to […]

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   Feb 18

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed Grammar: Independent & Subordinate clauses worksheet Watch the videos for more help: Complex Sentences = Independent + Subordinate Clauses Independent & Dependent Clauses Character Pkg: “Geraldine Moore the Poet“ Qs #1-7 Bring your NOTEBOOK. We will be adding sheets to your interactive notebooks!!

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   Feb 18

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed “Lenses”  Qs   Reading quiz – review your terms! Debate topic prep: Would you genetically or surgically change yourself (or your future children)? Why or why not? Be prepared to explain with examples & reasons. Use the videos below to help: Ted Talk: The Ethical Dilemma of Designer Babies (longer) The Ethics of […]

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   Feb 18

ENGLISH 10 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Nathalie, you will NOT be able to attend without the field trip FORM! “Just Mercy” movie field trip – reminder: You are to LEAVE at the latest by 9am. You are going to INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE theaters. Be in your seats & ready to watch by 10 am. You will be back by 1:30pm […]

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   Feb 18

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Lit Circle Self/Peer Evaluation due The Act of Writing – p. 336 “Grinning & Happy“ Make sure you’ve finished the Qs Start your War Consequences List  Watch the following videos to help prepare for the discussion Qs: Does money and/or an apology make up for past wrongs? 1988 – Apology to Japanese Canadians 2008 – BC apology […]

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   Feb 13

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Tues LP #19-20 AND watch the videos below to help! Independent & Dependent Clauses  Understanding Independent & Dependent Clauses Character Pkg –  Finish “If I were a Boy” Qs Read & highlight – “Geraldine Moore the Poet”

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   Feb 13

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Utopia/Dystopia assignment sheet  2 ideas for EACH category Both sides Pen You can include some images, but it’s needs to be clear (more words than images) Watch the following  TedTalk  videos  to  get  you  thinking  about  tech: How I’m using biological data to tell better stories & spark social change A funny […]

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   Feb 13

ENGLISH 10 -2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday 1st Draft Compassion essay – pen, double spaced, 3 paragraphs (Intro, Body, Conclusion) $10 Language Power – BRING your workbook to class Review Narrative terms Nathalie – field trip form – 

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   Feb 13

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Lit Circle #4 – Read & prepare for your group discussion Self & peer evaluation – will be due on Thursday The Act of Writing – p. 336 “Grinning & Happy“ Make sure you’ve finished the Qs Start your War Consequences List  Watch the following videos to help prepare for the discussion […]

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   Feb 10

ENGLISH 10 – 2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed Field trip form & $9 Compassion essay – complete the essay outline sheet You will be writing your 1st draft in class, so come prepared with PEN and paper Your outline will be collected with your essay $10 – Language Power Now Review Narrative terms

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