Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Feb 22

ENGLISH 11 – 1.1/2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. Lit Circle Digital project DUE! Come by on Monday to make sure it works. I will be at school by 8-8:05am.
  2. Postcard – completed in pen
  3. War Consequences Journal – typed
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   Feb 22

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. “I Have a Dream” Q- Like MJK Jr. and many others, what would you be willing to stand up or fight for?
  2. Character Pkg Worksheets
    1. Creating Imagery – Choose a specific person, come up with 5 character traits for them, then write a simile or metaphor to describe each trait
    2. Metaphors – write 2 metaphors for each of the 6 ideas: ex. Happiness is… all the way to Courage is…. We will be having a METAPHOR SHOWDOWN! in class.
    3. Block 2.1 – Finding Metaphors – “Dreams” poem Qs AND Love-ly Lines
  3. Here are some helpful videos for similes & metaphors
    1. Bazillions – Similes & Metaphors Song
    2. Similes and Metaphors In Pop Music
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   Feb 20

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. “The Veldt“
    1. Story Questions
    2.  Setting worksheet
    3. Reading quiz
    4. See previous post for story map & TV show of story
  2. Helpful links –>
    1. “The Veldt” – Prezi
    2. “The Veldt” – Shmoop
  3. Click the English 9 tab above for ALL the stories and ALL questions
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   Feb 20

ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri

  1. “Through the Tunnel” –
    1. Story Qs
    2. Lit Circle Role sheet
    3. Reading Quiz (block 2.2)
  2. Goals – read, reflect, reset and rewrite TYPE – 2 academic, 2 extra-curricular, 2 personal goals. Discuss your original goals and explain why you’ve chosen the new goals.
  3. IDENTITY PROJECT – you should be working on the good copy of each of your 5 assignments
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   Feb 20

ENGLISH 11- 1.1/2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri

  1. Canadian Military Postcard – introduce yourself and then write your message to one of our Canadian soldiers
  2. War Consequences Journal – With reference to the 5 readings we studied, discuss the lesser known consequences/impacts of war/conflict. This should be a formal response: Intro (with thesis), body (with 2-3 points which will be the consequences and supporting details which will be direct references to the readings as proof of the consequence), Conclusion. Typed, double spaced, titled, MLA format. 
  3. Lit Circle project -due Feb. 25/26th!!
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   Feb 14

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. Notebook: p. 22 – Geraldine Moore Character Paragraph – if you didn’t finish writing your paragraph, make sure you have it done!
  2. Character Pkg –
    1. Read and analyze the lyrics “I Have a Dream” – by Will.I.Am and Common
    2. Do the questions the best you can
    3. Watch and use these video to help —-> 
      1. “I Have A Dream” music video 
      2. “I Have A Dream” speech – MLK Jr.
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   Feb 14

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday

  1. Notebook: p. 49 – Sci-Fiction Stories Social Critiques – “Lenses” – list the judgments or critiques the story is making about society ex. Humans wage wars that destroy the Earth and themselves.
  2. “The Veldt” – 
    1. Read
    2. Complete the Story Summary Map worksheet
    3. Watch the video to help you understand the story —> “The Veldt” mini-movie
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   Feb 14

ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. “Through the Tunnel” – Read, highlight, complete the Story Summary Map worksheet
  2. Identity Project – finish all rough drafts – START good copies!
  3. Block 2.2 – You still have to do your Characterization Quiz
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   Feb 14

ENGLISH 11 – 1.1/2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. Socratic Circle discussion – have your handout prepared and be ready to discuss
  2. Here are some videos that connect with the article “The Other Hell”. You can use these for your Socratic Circle as well.
    1. “Shake Hands with the Devil” Full movie
    2. Lionel Desmond – The PTSD Factor
    3. Canadian Soldier Brothers & PTSD
    4. PTSD on the Rise
    5. Life with PTSD: A Vet Shares His Story
  3. Block 1.1 –
    1. Canadian Military Postcard – introduce yourself and then write your message to one of our Canadian soldiers
    2. War Consequences Journal – With reference to the 5 readings we studied, discuss the lesser known consequences/impacts of war/conflict. This should be a formal response: Intro (with thesis), body (with 2-3 points which will be the consequences and supporting details which will be direct references to the readings as proof of the consequence), Conclusion. Typed, double spaced, titled, MLA format. 
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   Feb 11

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. Notebook:
    1. p. 21 – finish filling in the outline with your topic sentences (traits) and supporting details (quotes)
    2. p. 22 – Geraldine Moore Character Paragraph – Pen, double-spaced, own title, 10-18 sentences. Take the info from your outline (p.21) and write a proper paragraph.
  2. Here are a couple of videos to help with the paragraph —->
    1.  Writing a Paragraph
    2. Hamburger Paragraphs
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