Ms. H. Aulakh

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   May 08

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Friday

  1. F451 –
    1. Read pp 67-74
    2. Do Qs Pt.2 #1-4 – Take your time with #4. It’s a bit tougher, but reread the paragraphs and try.
    3. Worksheet #2: Conflict – START. Do not leave it to the last minute! It will be due next week once we get to know Faber a bit better.
    4. F451 Part 1 Summary & Analysis
    5. F451 Part 2 Summary & Analysis
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   May 08

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs

  1. Notebook:
    1. p. 40 – Unity & Coherence fill in the blanks worksheet
    2. p. 42-43- 2nd Draft Character Paragraph: using the comments from peer editing and the practice with transitions, add, change, and improve your paragraph. Double spaced!
    3. You will be peer editing again, so bring your multi-coloured pens!
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   May 07

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. F451– 
    1. Read to p. 65 – finish first section
    2. Do Qs #15-16
    3. Setting worksheet – complete all parts – Setting: 10 descriptive words with explanation; Feelings: how you feel about each of the characters and why Mood: which 2 moods and why
    4. Prepare for Quiz #1
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   May 07

ENGLISH 10- 1.4/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs

  1. TKAM
    1. Read & Qs Chp. #12-13
    2. Vocab #11-20
    3. Character Worksheet – Miss Maudie & Aunt Alexandra – 1 trait with evidence for both
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   May 07

ENGLISH 11 – 1.1/2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs

  1. Block 1.1- reading quiz
  2. Story Summary Map
  3. Narrative Journal #1 – double spaced, pen, practice writing skills – ex. TAG it – title, author, genre in the intro – In the story “The Lottery” by S. Jackson….Topic: After watching the mini-movie of the story “The Lottery” by S. Jackson, DISCUSS which you prefer, the story or the movie, and WHY?
    1. “The Lottery” short film
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   May 02

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. Notebook: p. 38-39 – First draft Character Paragraph: TOPIC: Discuss the character of Mary, Bebe, or Mama Lil.
    1. DOUBLE SPACED and try to use PEN. 
    2. Use your outline and the paragraph structure sheets to write ONE paragraph about Mary/Bebe/Mama Lil.
    3. Remember to TAG it. PEE on it. and CONCLUDE.
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   May 02

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon

  1. F451–
    1. Read p 35-48
    2. Do Qs #13-14
    3. Setting Worksheet – complete
      1. Pt. 1: 10 descriptive words with a few sentences to explain how/why the word connects to setting
      2. Pt. 3: Mood – choose at least 2 different pairs of moods & explain where/when the story has that mood
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   May 02

ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. TKAM 
    1. Quiz – Chapter #1-4 & Vocab #1-10
      1. Focus on setting & characters
    2. Character Sheet – 
      1. Scout, Jem, Atticus: 2 traits with evidence for each
      2. Dill, Calpurnia: 1 trait with evidence for each
    3. READ and COMPLETE Qs to Chapter 11
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   May 02

ENGLISH 11- 1.1/2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. Narrative Terms Pre-test corrections – will be collected
  2. “The Lottery“ p. 43
    1. Read
    2. Do Qs #3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
    3. Reading Quiz
  3. These questions may be CONFUSING or DIFFICULT, BUT I NEED YOU TO TRY! TRY and get them WRONG. TRY and get them RIGHT. That’s how you will LEARN. DON’T TRY at all, and you will LEARN NOTHING. 
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   May 01

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri

  1. Notebook:
    1. p. 37 – Supporting Details (SD) Practice sheets
    2. p. 34 – Character Outline –
      1. In NOTE form and in QUOTES write in your supporting details for each of your 3 topic sentences
      2. Write your own “TAG it” intro sentence. Use p. 35 to help and the example you wrote for “Geraldine Moore the Poet” on p.21
    3. Here are some videos to help you
      1. Hamburger Paragraphs Basics
      2. Hamburger Paragraph with Example
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