Ms. H. Aulakh

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   May 14

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. F451
    1. Read pp 82-106
    2. Qs #9-12
  2. Conflict worksheet – Make sure you write legibly!!!
  3. Quiz #2 – Wednesday

   May 14

ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Tues

  1. TKAM
    1. Read & Qs Chp. #15
    2. Character Worksheet – Add 1 trait & Evidence for Calpurnia
    3. Quiz #2 – Pt. 1 Chp. 4-11 & Vocab #11-20

   May 14

ENGLISH 11 – 1.1/2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Tues

  1. “Jade Peony” – Journal #2 – 
    1.  Double spaced, pen, TAG it. – Journal #2: Considering Choy’s story “Jade Peony” and Saunders article on multiculturalism, discuss what struggles immigrants might face when trying to balance their cultural heritage with their new nationality/culture? Canada is known for being multicultural, considering the info in the article, what is your opinion on the state of multiculturalism in Canada? Is there true diversity or a diversity of “Isolated islands”? Explain and discuss your opinions. 
  2. Here are some short videos to watch and consider in terms of MULTICULTURALISM and BEING CANADIAN:
    1. How to be a Canadian 
    2. Here’s Why Everyone Wants to Move to Canada
    3. Is Canadian Multiculturalism a Myth?
    4. Canadians’ Thoughts on on Immigration & Multiculturalism
    5. Conservative MP Kellie Leitch on Canadian Values Screening
    6. Canadian Values Test Questions Analyzed
    7. Quebec’s Religious Symbols Ban
    8. Hate Crimes on the Rise in Canada
  3. Watch the video on “Jade Peony”. It highlights some of the key conflicts and themes —-> “Jade Peony” video
  4. Traditions Synthesis (compare & contrast) worksheet: In connection to TRADITIONS what are some ways that “The Lottery” and the “Jade Peony” are similar? Ex: CHARACTERS – LOTT – Old Man Warner = holding onto the past/traditions; JP – Grandma = holding onto the past/traditions, etc.

   May 13

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. FINAL, good copy, typed, MLA format – Character Paragraph
  2. Character Pkg
    1. Lyrics Qs
    2. Character Pkg #2 Unit Test & package collectMay 21/22

   May 13

ENGLISH 10 – 1.4/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. TKAM
    1. Read & Qs – chp. 14
    2. Chapter 13 Summary
    3. Chapter 14 Summary
    4. Character Worksheet – Add 1 trait with evidence for Atticus, Jem, Scout, Miss Maudie, and Aunt Alexandra. You are looking at information up to and including chp. 14. Consider the Mrs. Dubose situation and how Aunt Alexandra and Atticus disagree on the kids’ behaviour and on Calpurnia.

   May 10

ENGLISH 11- 1.1/2.4

HOMEWORK: Due TUES/ WED

  1. Jade Peony” Story Notes sheet
  2. Newspaper Article: Read, follow instructions, answer Qs. We will be discussing the article and using it as a part of the next journal.
  3. Block 2.4 – Double spaced, pen, TAG it. – Journal #2: Considering Choy’s story “Jade Peony” and Saunders article on multiculturalism, discuss what struggles immigrants might face when trying to balance their cultural heritage with their new nationality/culture? Canada is known for being multicultural, considering the info in the article, what is your opinion on the state of multiculturalism in Canada? Is there true diversity or a diversity of “Isolated islands”? Explain and discuss your opinions. 
  4. Watch the video on “Jade Peony”. It highlights some of the key conflicts and themes —-> “Jade Peony” video

   May 10

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tues

  1. F451 – 
    1. Read pp #75-81
    2. Do Pt. 2 Qs  #5-8 (We will check Qs #1-8)
    3. Conflict Worksheet– Will be due on THURS. The number in brackets after the name (3), is the number of conflicts I’m asking for for that character (p. vs. society, p. vs. self, etc.) 
    4. F451 Part 2 Summary & Analysis

   May 10

ENGLISH 11 -1.1/2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. p. 109- “Jade Peony
    1. Qs #4-9
    2. Reading Quiz

   May 09

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. Mary Paragraph WORKSHEET:  follow the instructions on the back to find, mark, and label all the different elements.
  2. Character Paragraph: Final, good copy. Typed. Double-spaced. MLA format. Click here for more info —>  MLA Format info
  3. Character Pkg #2: “If I Were a Boy” Lyrics – read, highlight, do your best to answer the Qs
  4. Character Pkg Unit test & workbook collect – May 21/22

   May 08

ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. TKAMQs Chp. 12-13 & Vocab all of Part 1
  2. Power of Words Worksheet– Fill in your thoughts and ideas for all the videos we have watched. Add other ideas for discussion.