Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Feb 21

ENGLISH 10 -2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon

  1. LPN #1-3
  2. Compassion essay –
    1. 2nd draft, typed, MLA format
    2. You will be adding ONE point from the movie: What did the movie, “Just Mercy” teach you about compassion. Brainstorm some ideas!
  3. “Just Mercy” – be prepared to discuss the movie:
    1. Narrative Elements – Setting, Character, Conflict, Plot, Themes
    2. Connections to TKAM & Compassion
  4. 2nd draft, typed, MLA format
    1. You will be adding ONE point from the movie: What did the movie, “Just Mercy” teach you about compassion. Brainstorm some ideas!
  5. Review Literary terms– Quiz coming  VERY  soon
    1. Literary Terms in Pop Culture
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   Feb 21

ENGLISH 11 -2.1/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. Block 2.2 – you left before handing in your LC Evaluations!!!!
  2. Lit Circle #5 – prep AND if you’re going to be absent, you MUST send me/your group your work
  3. The Act of Writing – p. 102- “Hurricane”
    1. Read the intro/author bio info ESPECIALLY the last couple of sentences in order to understand the subtlety of the essay in terms of “consequences of war”
    2. Qs Structure #2; Discussion #2 (be prepared to orally discuss your ideas. As in DO YOUR HOMEWORK)
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   Feb 18

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. Grammar:
    1. Independent & Subordinate clauses worksheet
    2. Watch the videos for more help:
      1. Complex Sentences = Independent + Subordinate Clauses
      2. Independent & Dependent Clauses
  2. Character Pkg: “Geraldine Moore the Poet“
    1. Qs #1-7
  3. Bring your NOTEBOOK. We will be adding sheets to your interactive notebooks!!
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   Feb 18

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. “Lenses” 
    1. Qs  
    2. Reading quiz – review your terms!
  2. Debate topic prep: Would you genetically or surgically change yourself (or your future children)? Why or why not? Be prepared to explain with examples & reasons. Use the videos below to help:
    1. Ted Talk: The Ethical Dilemma of Designer Babies (longer)
    2. The Ethics of CRSPR gene editing (shorter)
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   Feb 18

ENGLISH 10 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. Nathalie, you will NOT be able to attend without the field trip FORM!
  2. “Just Mercy” movie field trip – reminder: You are to LEAVE at the latest by 9am. You are going to INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE theaters. Be in your seats & ready to watch by 10 am. You will be back by 1:30pm at the latest.
  3. Click the link for Translink Trip Planning/Bus info:
    1. To Downtown: #8 Downtown Bus route info & map 
    2. Return to JO: #8 Fraser Bus to JO Route & map info
  4. LPN #1-3
  5. Compassion essay – 2nd draft, typed, MLA format
  6. Review Literary terms– Quiz coming  VERY  soon
    1. Literary Terms in Pop Culture
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   Feb 18

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. Lit Circle Self/Peer Evaluation due
  2. The Act of Writing – p. 336 “Grinning & Happy“
    1. Make sure you’ve finished the Qs
    2. Start your War Consequences List 
  3. Watch the following videos to help prepare for the discussion Qs: Does money and/or an apology make up for past wrongs?
    1. 1988 – Apology to Japanese Canadians
    2. 2008 – BC apology for Kamagata Maru
    3. 2016 – Apology for Africville, NS
    4. 2019 – Apology to Inuit mistreatment
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   Feb 13

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Tues

  1. LP #19-20 AND watch the videos below to help!
    1. Independent & Dependent Clauses 
    2. Understanding Independent & Dependent Clauses
  2. Character Pkg – 
    1. Finish “If I were a Boy” Qs
    2. Read & highlight – “Geraldine Moore the Poet”
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   Feb 13

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. Utopia/Dystopia assignment sheet 
    1. 2 ideas for EACH category
    2. Both sides
    3. Pen
    4. You can include some images, but it’s needs to be clear (more words than images)
  2. Watch the following  TedTalk  videos  to  get  you  thinking  about  tech:
    1. How I’m using biological data to tell better stories & spark social change
    2. A funny look at the unintended consequences of technology
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   Feb 13

ENGLISH 10 -2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday

  1. 1st Draft Compassion essay – pen, double spaced, 3 paragraphs (Intro, Body, Conclusion)
  2. $10 Language Power – BRING your workbook to class
  3. Review Narrative terms
  4. Nathalie – field trip form – 
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   Feb 13

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday

  1. Lit Circle #4 –
    1. Read & prepare for your group discussion
    2. Self & peer evaluation – will be due on Thursday
  2. The Act of Writing – p. 336 “Grinning & Happy“
    1. Make sure you’ve finished the Qs
    2. Start your War Consequences List 
  3. Watch the following videos to help prepare for the discussion Qs: Does money and/or an apology make up for past wrongs?
    1. 1988 – Apology to Japanese Canadians
    2. 2008 – BC apology for Kamagata Maru
    3. 2016 – Apology for Africville, NS
    4. 2019 – Apology to Inuit mistreatment
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