Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Feb 11

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tues

  1. Lenses” –
    1. finish all Qs
    2. story map
    3. Journal
  2. Terms Quiz corrections – will be collected

   Feb 11

ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs

  1. Block 2.2 – 
    1.  Characterization Quiz
    2. Characterization Posters – finish & present
    3. Last story in package – “Through the Tunnel” read & highlight
  2. Block 1.4 – 
    1. Last story in package -“Through the Tunnel” – 
      1. Read & highlight
      2. Story Summary Map – finish
  3. Identity Project – here are some links to help with some of the assignments – you should have ALL 5 rough drafts completed by now! Click on the ENGLISH 1o tab above and you’ll see a list of links for different assignments
    1. “I Am” extended metaphor —> Honey Bee – song
    2. Look Ahead to the Future —> How Do You Want to Be Remembered – Song lyrics
    3. Look Back to the Past —> Letter to Self – Oprah

   Feb 11

ENG 11

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. The Other Hell” – Read & Write notes, questions, reactions on the article. Be prepared to discuss the article. Come up with 3 discussion questions based on the article. 
  2. Goals – Review & reflect on your Sept. goals, then reset and write out your goals until June –  2-3 goals for each Academic, Extra-curricular, Personal. 
  3. Journal – this is the last reading and last entry in the War Consequences Journal. After the Socratic Circle you will be expected to write a proper journal reflecting on all the readings and consequences.
  4. Socratic Circle Discussion – you must have this completed and we will be doing the discussion on FEB. 19/20th 
    1. Here’s a video of a Socratic Circle Discussion. Watch to see the kids discuss –—> Socratic Circle Discussion Example
  5. Lit Circles – prep for project time (Lit Circle #7-8)  in your Lit Circles. If you don’t use your class time well, I will not give you 2 classes to work on your project. So come prepared to work on the project. Your Lit Circle Sheetswill be collected on the project due date
  6. Lit Circle Project – Due Feb. 25/26th 

   Feb 08

CANDY GRAMS!

HEY JOKERS YOU ONLY HAVE A FEW DAYS LEFT!

CANDY GRAMS, OOOH CANDY GRAMS, YES, CANDY GRAMS ARE HEEERREEE!

FOR JUST $1 OR $3 YOU CAN SEND SOMEONE IN YOUR LIFE SOME SWEETS AND A CARD LETTING THEM KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE.

BUY YOUR CANDY GRAMS UNTIL FEB. 13th AT LUNCH IN THE CAFETERIA. THEY WILL BE DELIVERED TO CLASSES ON FEB. 14th DURING BLOCK 1.4. 

AND ALL THE MONEY RAISED GOES TO HELPING MOMS AND THEIR BABIES GET HEALTHIER. SO BUY A CANDY GRAM AND SHOW THAT YOU REALLY CARE!


   Feb 08

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. BLOCK 1.2
    1. LP #66
    2. Notebook: p. 21 – Geraldine Traits Paragraph Outline – write a TOPIC SENTENCES for each of your points (3 Topic Sentences) AND write in SUPPORTING DETAILS – at least 1 quote for each point (3 quotes total)
  2. BLOCK 2.1 – 
    1. Notebook: p. 20 – Traits and Evidence-  after highlighting evidence in the story, WRITE in at least 1 quote for each trait. Include the page number of the quote.

   Feb 07

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Friday

  1. Lenses
    1. Qs #7-11 – will be collected
    2. Story Summary Map – finish
    3. Reading Quiz
  2. Notebook:
    1. p. 48Journal #2 – Discuss AND explain: Would you get they eye surgery? Would you change a part of yourself (body) for a job you really enjoyed?
  3. Narrative Terms Quiz corrections – will be collected

   Feb 07

ENGLISH 10- 1.4/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. STEAL – Direct & Indirect characterization Quiz
  2. Identity Project 5th (and final) rough draft due – you can choose ANY assignment from ANY category
  3. Character Poster presentations

   Feb 07

ENGLISH 11- 1.1/2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. The Other Hell” – Read & Write notes, questions, reactions on the article. Be prepared to discuss the article. Come up with 3 discussion questions based on the article. 
  2. Goals – Review & reflect on your Sept. goals, then reset and write out your goals until June –  2-3 goals for each Academic, Extra-curricular, Personal. 
  3. Journal – this is the last reading and last entry in the War Consequences Journal. After the Socratic Circle you will be expected to write a proper journal reflecting on all the readings and consequences.
  4. Socratic Circle Discussion – you must have this completed and we will be doing the discussion on FEB. 19/20th 
  5. Lit Circles – prep for project time (Lit Circle #7-8)  in your Lit Circles. If you don’t use your class time well, I will not give you 2 classes to work on your project. So come prepared to work on the project. Your Lit Circle Sheets will be collected on the project due date
  6. Lit Circle Project – Due Feb. 25/26th 

   Feb 06

CANDY GRAMS!

HEY JOKERS YOU ONLY HAVE A FEW DAYS LEFT!

CANDY GRAMS, OOOH CANDY GRAMS, YES, CANDY GRAMS ARE HEEERREEE!

WE ALL HAVE PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES THAT JUST MAKE LIFE BETTERFUNNIER, EASIER, HAPPIERJUST BETTER.

HOW ABOUT YOU LET THEM KNOW YOU APPRECIATE THEM BY SENDING THEM A CANDY GRAM?!

FOR JUST $1 OR $3 YOU CAN SEND THEM SOME SWEETS AND A CARD LETTING THEM KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE.

BUY YOUR CANDY GRAMS UNTIL FEB. 13th AT LUNCH IN THE CAFETERIA. THEY WILL BE DELIVERED TO CLASSES ON FEB. 14th DURING BLOCK 1.4. 

AND ALL THE MONEY RAISED GOES TO HELPING MOMS AND THEIR BABIES GET HEALTHIER. SO BUY A CANDY GRAM AND SHOW THAT YOU REALLY CARE!


   Feb 06

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. Lenses” – DO NOT WRITE ON THE STORY
    1. Read
    2. Do Qs. #1-6 – on a separate piece of paper, name/date/block, titled, leave a blank line after each answer so you can add to what you have
    3. Story Summary Map – get started in pencil – characters, setting, conflict, etc. Do as much as you can
    4. Reading Quiz – read the story and make sure you understand the basics – setting, characters, conflict, etc.