Ms. H. Aulakh

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Archive for February, 2020


   Feb 10

ENGLISH 11- 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed The Act of Writing: p. 336 – “Grinning & Happy“ Qs #1; #2-5; Discussion #2, 3  Lit Circle #4 – next week AND Self/Peer Evaluation

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   Feb 10

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Character Pkg – Lyrics – “If I were a Boy” – lyrics, read, highlight and answer Qs on a separate sheet “If I were a Boy” video Part 2 Tutorial on Monday at lunch AND Review SUBJECT & PREDICATE Simple subject & Predicate online quiz Online Quiz – Subject & Predicate

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   Feb 10

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Utopia/Dystopia assignment sheet –  Brainstorm ideas for 3 NEW topics – come up with tech that would make our future a “utopia” but then also consider how the tech could make life a “dystopia” Be prepared to share & explain your ideas Watch the following videos to give you some ideas 65 […]

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   Feb 07

ENGLISH 10 -2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Monday Field trip form & $9 – no form & $ by Wed. means no field trip TKAM – clay project – bring them to class! Writing handouts – read  Writing – topic: What did you learn about compassion from the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, and from working with Mr. Hamar’s students? […]

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   Feb 07

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon Lit Circle #3 – read & prepare sheet. Remember, if you are going to miss class, YOU MUST send your work to me or your group so they can still discuss and learn. The Act of Writing – p. 119 “In the Trenches” Read Complete Qs #2,3; #2,4,5; Discussion #1,2 Here are some videos to give you […]

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   Feb 05

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Friday Utopia & Dystopia assignment sheet- Watch the following videos: Utopias becoming dystopias TED Ed – How to recognize a dystopia The 1960s Idea of the homes of the future 1950s Inventions 1960s Inventions Brainstorm (on a separate sheet) possible inventions for your ONE category that could help to create both a utopia […]

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   Feb 04

ENGLISH 11- 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs The Act of Writing – p. 119 “In the Trenches” Read Complete Qs #2,3; #2,4,5; Discussion #1,2 Here are some videos to give you a sense of WWI Life in a Trench Battle of the Somme – Footage What life was like for WWI soldiers in the trenches Be prepared to debate/discuss […]

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   Feb 04

ENGLISH 10 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs “Just Mercy” – field trip form and $9!!  “Just Mercy” movie trailer TKAM – project presentation 3-5 mins, loud, clear, appropriate expression, eye contact, prepared, good pace. Describe your object – what is it, why is it those colours, etc. Connect and explain with EVIDENCE from the NOVEL: To a character – […]

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   Feb 04

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Subject-Predicate Tutorial – FRIDAY lunch. You MUST attend the tutorial on Friday IF you want the chance to learn & improve your quiz mark. No tutorial, no new quiz. Character pkg – “Southpaw” Qs #1-5: Stereotypes, Conflict, Resolution, Theme, Narrator. Practice your section and be prepared to read aloud with your partner. […]

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   Feb 03

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed Research 1 cool tech invention from 1940-1970. Take notes on what it is, when it was invented, what it looked like back then, and what impact you think it has had. Be prepared to share your invention with the class Handout – Science Fiction Short Stories Intro handout Read & highlight 1st […]

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