Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Nov 29

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Friday

  1. LP #19-20
    1. Simple Explanation – Independent & Subordinate Clauses 
    2. Khan Academy: Independent & Subordinate Clauses
  2. Subject & Predicate Quiz – simple & complete subject & predicates
    1. Khan Academy: Complete Subjects & Predicates
    2. Simple Subject & Predicate practice
  3. Notebook: 
    1. p. 34 – Thesis Statement Practices Flip sheets
    2. p. 30 – Jrnl #4 – HIT Intro Practice – after watching the videos, doing the practice sheets, you need to write an good intro for Jrnl #4 – Should students be rewarded for effort? Label (heading) each part of the intro.
      1. Hook: Practice one of the types of hooks
      2. background/bridge Information: lead the reader from your general hook to your topic with some more specific information
      3. Thesis statement: write a clear thesis with 3 points.
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   Nov 27

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri

  1. Late descriptive paragraphs  – typed, double spaced, etc. See last post
  2. Setting pkg – Similes sheets
    1. “Similes” – Write THREE unique, creative similes for the 6 lines (total 18 similes)
    2. “Blind Men & the Elephant”  read the funny poem & do the 4 QS
    3. “Fly” Lyrics – read & do the Qs
  3. Here are a couple of videos to help you with SIMILES –
    1. Simile Lesson
    2. Similes in Pop Culture
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   Nov 26

ENGLISH 10 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. TKAM – Chp. 18-19 (Tom Robinson Court case – chp. 17 — )
    1. Questions
    2. Chp. 17 – Summary & Analysis
    3. Chp. 18 – Summary & Analysis
    4. Chp. 19 – Summary & Analysis
    5. Conflict Sheet – ADD 5 more examples to different sections
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   Nov 26

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. NIGHT– Bring your  Journal book to class 
  2. Read & watch the following links about CURRENT genocides & do some research of your own
    1. CBC The National: Leaked Files Confirm Mass Detention Camps
    2. CBC: The Long Reach of China
    3. HRW: UN Calls for China to End Abuses
    4. ICIJ – The China Cables
    5. ICIJ – Gov’ts Respond to The China Cables
    6. Maclean’s: Where is Canada’s Outrage?
    7. Rohingya Crisis: War Crimes Court
    8. ICC Approves Investigation into War Crimes – Myanmar
  3. NOW what are YOU (we) going TO DO about it?! Check out these organizations/sites & start researching and thinking about what YOU (we) can DO!
    1. Amnesty International: Petition Letter
    2. World Without Genocide Toolkits
    3. Freedoms Herald
    4. CPJ: Write your MP
  4. We are NOT going to be bystanders. We ARE going to SPEAK UP. The question is HOW?
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   Nov 26

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. LP #17-18
  2. Notebook:H.I.T.Introductions
    1. p. 32 – Flip: Hooks & Leads practice – DO NOT write the type of lead on the line. Just practice writing different leads in the blank space. Your partner will have to guess the type of lead you wrote.
    2. p. 33 – Thesis Statements – read and complete 
  3. Here are some more videos to help: 
    1. Shmoop: Writing Grabby Intro Sentences
    2. Mr. Sato: How to Write a Hook
    3. H.I.(B).T. Introductions
    4. Introduction Paragraph – Do’s & Don’t’s
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   Nov 26

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. Descriptive paragraph – GOOD COPY
    1. 125-150 word paragraph
    2. typed, 12 pt font, Times New Roman
    3. double spaced
    4. titled
    5. Name, date, block at the top
  2. Setting Pkg: USE YOUR IMAGINATION. BE CREATIVE.
    1. “Similarities” worksheet
    2. “Say it with Similes” worksheet 
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   Nov 22

ENGLISH 10 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday

  1. TKAM – chp 16-17
    1. Questions
    2. Chp 16 Summary & Analysis
    3. Chp 17 Summary & Analysis
    4. Character traits – start to note character traits for Aunt Alexandra, Ms. Maudie, Bob Ewell, and Mayella Ewell.
  2. Activity Response Journal #2 – In paragraph form, pen or typed, discuss the following questions:
    1. What expectations did you originally have – positive & negative?
    2. How did this experience meet and break those expectations? Explain.
    3. What was gained – for your partner(s)? For you?
    4. How does this type of experience connect to compassion? AND to theme #1 “walk in someone else’s shoes”? Explain.
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   Nov 22

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday

  1. NIGHT – Contemporary Discussion Questions
    1. Make sure you are prepared with your ONE question. You should know the answer – have examples, etc. – be able to explain what the questions means, AND have a plan on how you’re going to teach your peers your ideas.
    2. Fahim, Mary Joyce, and Jian Rey – make sure you check in with your groups because if you’re not prepared, it will mess up the whole activity.
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   Nov 22

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. Setting Pkg: “Speak to the Senses“
    1. Descriptive paragraph – take the rough copy paragraph you wrote and write a 2nd draft, but  (1) make it longer – 125-150 words AND (2) make it better – more descriptive
    2. On a separate sheet of paper, 125-150 words, double spaced
    3. You will be peer editing the paragraph in class, SO YOU BETTER GET IT DONE!
    4. Here’s a video to help you with your descriptive paragraph — Shmoop: Descriptive Essay
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   Nov 22

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Monday

  1. LP #32 & 15-16
  2. Notebook: Jrnl #4 – Rewarded for Effort
    1. p. 27-28 – 1st Draft – 3 paragraphs, double spaced. Your body paragraph should have 3 reasons with examples and transition words. This paragraph should be pretty good. Your intro and conclusion may not be great, but I want you to TRY to write them. We will be focusing on intros and conclusions, so you’ll have a chance to compare what you wrote and make it better.
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