Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Nov 17

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Rough copy S.A.S poem Setting Pkg & all terms test  Setting pkg collect

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   Nov 13

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs/Fri/Mon LP – Unit #1 Test & Workbook collect Setting pkg – finish all similes sheets -Synonyms & Similes poem on last page AND “Blind Men & the Elephant” AND “Fly” Lyrics – read & do Qs — here’s the video — “Fly” – N. Minaj ft. Rihanna Flashcards – 2 new cards Simile: […]

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   Nov 06

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri LP- Review pages – Step 1: do all the questions you can do from memory/knowledge. Step 2: Using a different colour, go back to the lessons & use the info to finish all of the questions you skipped Setting Pkg – Speak to the Senses – fill in the chart & write […]

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   Nov 02

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon LP #6-7 – Unit #1 test in 10 days Notebook: p. 10 – Plot graph – complete p. 11 – Impact of Setting in “Autumntime” – fill in Time & Place (Block 1.2– fill in at least 1 idea for each column) p. 12 – Impact of Setting in “Zlateh the Goat” – fill […]

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   Oct 30

ENGLISH 8 – 2.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs LP #3-5 “Zlateh the Goat” – Qs #1-3 – Setting, conflict, personification – all Qs will be collected Notebook – p. 9 – Setting in “Zlateh the Goat” LP Unit #1 Test & Setting Pkg Unit Test in 2 weeks – start to review your terms.

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   Oct 26

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues LP (Language Power) – Lessons #1-2 Flashcards terms quiz Notebook – p. 9 – Setting in “Zlateh the Goat” sheet “Zlateh the Goat” – Qs. #5-9

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   Oct 24

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri Notebook: p. 8 – Finish filling in your “Autumntime” & “Big Yellow Taxi” Outline. Write the 3 points your choose into the outline. 1 sentence for the point. Then at least 1 piece of evidence from each reading. “Zlateh the Goat” – read, highlight Do Qs  #1-4.  Audio version of story —> “Zlateh […]

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   Oct 18

ENGLISH 8 – 2.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon Notebook: p. 7 – Brainstorm & choose top 3 similarities Flashcards – finish Blue Terms sheet – POV, Theme, Other Here are a couple of videos for writing and terms —>Types of Characters and  Conflict with examples AND Point of View 

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   Oct 16

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Late poems!! Notebook – p. 7 – “Autumntime” & “Big Yellow Taxi” brainstorm half sheet Flashcards – Finish all the Blue sheet terms – 8 more –  Point of View, Theme, Other You will be going to the library next class to get an intro the our system and to learn a […]

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   Oct 12

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Setting Pkg – “Big Yellow Taxi” Qs – especially #4 Flashcards – 6 Conflict terms Sound devices Poem – GOOD copy due! Watch these videos to help with your terms Basic Short Story Elements Character info using Minions Plot explained using Aladdin Types of Conflict

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