Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Sep 20

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. Goal Setting– 3 paragraphs, double spaced
  2. “The Warm Fuzzy Tale” – Rough work – 2 most important lessons from the story AND 3 ideas that you could pledge this year based on what we learned from the story
  3. You will be writing based on your rough work, so if you don’t do your rough work, you will be behind and will have a harder time in class.
  4. $15 for LANGUAGE POWER
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   Sep 20

ENGLISH 11-1.1/2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Thurs

  1. “First They Came for the…” Poem rough copy
  2. M. Niemoller Q#10 – note form – 3 responsibilities for each of the 5 groups (15 total)
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   Sep 19

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues

  1. LP $15 & notebook & supplies
  2. Writing Evaluation – I will collect this time
  3. NOTEBOOK: 
    1. pg. 5 – Finish your outline for Jrnl #1. 
    2. pg. 7-8 – Double- spaced – Jrnl #1– My 5 Values & Reasons & Where from – 1st Draft.  Use your outline to write a paragraph. This is a first draft, so I don’t expect it to be perfect.
    3. Here’s a video for a quick review —> Writing a Paragraph
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   Sep 19

ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. Review the writing handouts I gave you for your 3 paragraph journal response.
  2. In a notebook – double spaced- do Journal #1: What is personal identity?  What are your top 5 identifiers & why?
    1. Identifiers = ways you identify yourself: age, religion, gender, culture, job, personality, physical appearance, social circle, family, heritage, interests, strengths, etc.
    2. Writing Structure: Paragraph 1: Discuss personal identity. Paragraph 2: discuss your 5 identifiers & why they’re important to who you are. Paragraph 3: Conclusion
    3. Here are some videos to help.  You might need to pause and/or watch them a couple of times because they are asking some big life questions and are pretty deep.  We will be discussing the ideas in class. Click here to watch —->Who Am I? AND  TED Ed “Who Am I?” AND Mind: Personal Identity AND Who Are You? 
  3. Start to review the narrative terms handout.  Look back to the sheet you did before- know, don’t know, etc. Start with the terms you don’t know.

 

 

 

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   Sep 18

ENGLISH 11- 1.1/2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri

  1. “The Hangman” all poem questions
  2. Read & highlight – Biography of Martin Niemoller AND Historical Context pkg
  3. Notebook- we will be writing journals for each chapter of the novel and throughout the year, so get a notebook for ALL of your journals (80-100pgs). I DO NOT WANT JOURNALS ON LOOSE LEAF PAPER.
  4. START reading the novel. I will be giving you the questions pkg soon & it will make your life easier if you’ve read some of the chapters already. 
  5. Here are some links to short YouTube videos – Footage from that time- connected to the novel —-> Life Before the Holocaust AND What is the Holocaust pt.1 AND What is the Holocaust pt.2 AND What is the Holocaust pt.3 AND What is the Holocaust pt.4 AND What is the Holocaust pt.5
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   Sep 17

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs

  1. All Must Haves & supplies – notebook, highlighter, etc.
  2. LP workbook – $15
  3. Goal  Setting: 6 Goals (2 academic, 2 extra- curricular, 2 personal) & 6 Reasons why – why each goal is important to YOU
  4. “The Warm Fuzzy Tale” – Finish reading & highlighting AND do all of the questions.
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   Sep 17

ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs

  1. “The Tell- Tale Heart” – complete 3 Story Circle sheets: Literary Luminary, Connector & Discussion Director. Read the instructions carefully, look at the examples & try your best.
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   Sep 17

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. All Must Haves & supplies – notebook, highlighter, etc.
  2. LP workbook $15 
  3. Writing Self-Evaluation – Finish up the sheet. I will be collecting them.
  4. NOTEBOOK – 1. Set up your Table of Contents  2. Create your title page (p.1) – My Values & Writing – 3. Pg. 3 – BRAINSTORM – Journal #1: My top 5 Values. Why they are important & where I learned them from. Add to your list of values/beliefs. Choose your top 5 – circle or star them – and write some reasons why & where for each.
  5. Here are some more links for VALUES & Personal Identity —> What are Values? AND Who Am I? Personal Identity.  AND  Philosophy & Personal Identity 
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   Sep 14

**READING TEST MAKE UP DATES **

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

If you were absent for the reading tests this week,

you MUST attend one of the make up dates:

Sept. 19th &/OR 20th

3:15pm – 4:30pm

Mr. Francom’s room 318

Bring a pencil & an eraser

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   Sep 13

ENGLISH 11 – 1.1/2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. Reading test – Literary – Thurs/Fri
  2. Handout: Teaching the Holocaust “judging” activity #1-30 – write in your judgement number & make sure you know WHY you gave them that judgement. As in – Why not more responsible or less?
  3. Elie Wiesel worksheet – READ the INSTRUCTIONS, so you can get full marks for this simple worksheet. Here are some links that will be helpful:  E. Wiesel: Life, Achievements, Beliefs AND CBS – E. Wiesel Funeral 2016 AND E. Wiesel on Taking Action AND Elie W. Biography info AND Elie W. background and achievements AND Elie W. Quotes  AND Elie W. Quotes 1 AND Elie W. Background & Quotes  AND E. Wiesel:Universal Lessons from the Holocaust (video)
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