Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Nov 02

ENGLISH 10 -1.1/1.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Friday

  1. Journals #1-5 – in order, labelled, your own title, pen, double-spaced, multi-paragraph, good discussion (1 pg. min.), edited.
  2. Identity Project – rough work (notes, brainstorm, resources, etc.) for Parts 1 & 2.  You’ll have all class to work, so make sure you bring whatever you might need to complete rough copies for BOTH parts.
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   Nov 02

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri

  1. Journals # 1-4 – collect – in order, labelled & with your own title, pen, double-spaced, edited, multi-paragraph, good discussion.
  2. In-class Essay – Topic: Compare & contrast traditions in “Jade Peony” by W. Choy & “The Lottery” by S. Jackson. You will be allowed to use the outline worksheet I gave you last class.  Prepare notes & outline on this sheet ONLY.
  3. Compare & Contrast Outline – worksheet will be collected.
  4. Here are a couple of helpful videos on essay writing — click here —> How to Organize Your Essay AND Compare & Contrast Essays Tutorial
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   Nov 02

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. Notebook: p. 23 – Journal #4 – H.I.T. Introduction (Hook, Background Info, Thesis)
  2. Here’s the Intro video to help you — Click here —> H.I.T. Intro 
  3. Notebook: p. 24 – Hooks Info Flip book pages – read
  4. Notebook: p. 25 – Hooks Practice – Use the info from p. 24 to practice writing different types of hooks for each of the topics.  Do NOT write in the type of hook you used, BUT DO attempt as many different types of hooks as you can.
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   Nov 02

ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri

  1. LP Unit #1 Test & Workbook check
  2. Setting Pkg – “3 Blind Men…” Poem & Qs & “Fly” Lyrics & Qs
  3. Here’s the video for the song – “Fly”
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   Oct 27

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday

  1. Journal #4 – Should Students be Rewarded for Effort – Notebook: p. 20 – 21 – 1st draft – Write a 5 paragraph essay, but focus on your 3 body paragraphs (Good Topic Sentences & strong supporting details).  You can use the review in the text to help. 
  2. Here are some videos to help you with your topic sentences & supporting details — click here —>Topic Sentences & Supporting Details AND Supporting Details
  3. Red Writing Text – read pg 56- 60 Introductions
  4. Writing Practice Pkg – Do Practice #9 – Introductions – number the sentences in the order you think is best, then label the type of introduction
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   Oct 27

ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. LP – Using What You’ve Learned pages
  2. Setting Pkg – Speak to the Senses short paragraph & 3 Simile worksheets – be creative with your similes!
  3. 3 Flashcards – Personification, Simile, Imagery
  4. LP Unit # 1 Test & Workbook check – Nov. 2/3
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   Oct 27

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. ANYONE who missed the terms quiz last class, MUST come in on MONDAY at lunch to write it.  It will take 10-15 mins & you will need blue/black pen, and NOTE for your absence. 
  2. Journal #4 – “The Lottery”: Story vs. Movie – What do the events of the story say about society/human nature?  Considering this, which version do you prefer, the story or the movie, and why? Watch the movie version here —> “The Lottery” short film
  3. Compare & Contrast notes – Traditions: “Jade Peony” vs. “The Lottery” – List out any similarities, but focus on the differences.  This is the brainstorm for a written response that you will be completing, so take the time to come up with as many ideas/details as you can.
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   Oct 27

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Monday

  1. “Behind the Veil” – Qs & Lit Circle role sheet #5 (challenge yourself to have at least 1 thoughtful discussion Q)
  2. Get caught up! – Journals #1-4 & all the Lit Circle Role sheets
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   Oct 26

ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. LP – “Review” – Do in 2 steps: Step 1 – do as many of the Review exercises as you can without looking back.  Step 2 – Use a different colour & finish whatever you left blank, but now look back through the unit to help you.
  2. LP – Unit #1 Test & Workbook check – Nov. 2/3
  3. Setting Pkg – Speak to the Senses – Read the descriptive paragraph & highlight/underline all the words & phrases that use good imagery. (help you see, hear, feel, smell, taste the scene). Then choose one of the sites listed & fill in the chart using creative, descriptive language – colours, shapes, sounds, tastes, etc.  You will be using your chart to write your own scene like the theatre scene you read. Block 1.4 – write a short paragraph/scene using your chart in the space on the worksheet.
  4. Block 2.3 – narrative terms quiz – setting, plot, characters
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   Oct 26

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. “The Lottery” – Q #5-9 & Story Map
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