Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Oct 16

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday

  1. Writing Text – read p. 26-28 – Using Transitions
  2. Writing Pkg – do Practice Ex. #6 – recognizing transitions
  3. Jrnl #3 – Are you a fair/just person?  Explain with 3 reasons. (1 paragraph response) Fill in the BLT outline worksheet with your own ideas. Focus on a good Topic Sentence for your Introduction (top slice of bread) and your Concluding Sentence (bottom slice of bread).  The supporting details or middle of your BLT (3 paragraphs) can be in point form, but the points should be clear examples/reasons to explain your topic.  You will be writing your first draft next class using your outline, so if the more complete your outline, the easier it will be to write your draft.
  4. Here’s a video that sums up the parts of a “hamburger” paragraph — click here —> Parts of a Hamburger Paragraph AND another video on unity/coherence —> Transitions

 

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   Oct 13

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Monday

  1. Values Pkg – read & highlight – Fair &  Just – & do Qs – 4. Is “justice” always fair?  Explain.  5. Is “fairness” always just? Explain. (Hint: Consider justice morally right or good, or as laws & rules.  Are rules and laws always fair to everyone? Consider fairness as treating people equally.  Is treating everyone equally always the just way?)
  2. Here’s a video to help — click here —> Justice: Aristotle & Plato
  3. Notebook: p. 12-Jrnl #2 Friendship 1st draft; p. 13 – Jrnl #2nd draft; p. 14– Jrnl #3- Brainstorm -Topic: Consider the reading and discuss: Are you a just and/or fair person? Discuss with at least 3 reasons.; p. 15 – BLT Essay Sandwich worksheet
  4. Writing Text: Read “Concluding Sentences” AND Chp. 2 “Unity & Coherence” intro pages.
  5. Writing practice pkg: Do Practice #5 – Concluding Sentences AND Practice #1 – Unity (p. 19-21) Remember you’re only writing a couple of sentences, circling/underlining & crossing out sentences for the paragraphs.
  6. Here are some helpful writing videos — click here —> How to Write Basic Topic Sentences AND Unity & Coherence AND Concluding Sentences

 

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   Oct 13

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues

  1. Journal #3: Race/ethnicity & Identity – Discuss how much/little your race/ethnicity impact your identity.  Remember – double spaced, in pen, multi-paragraph, at least 1 pg discussion.
  2. “Indian Education” – read, highlight – we’ll start the story next class
  3. Story Maps #1-2 – will be collected next class (“The Friday Everything Changed” & “So What Are You, Anyway?”)
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   Oct 12

ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. LP #1-2
  2. Notebook: BLT Outline p. 6 – Topic: Discuss how “Autumntime” & “Big Yellow Taxi” are similar.  Write your 3 points and a concluding sentence for your outline. (Introduction/Topic Sentence: The story “Autumntime” and the song “Big Yellow Taxi” are similar in several ways.)
  3. Quiz – Poetry Sound devices terms – assonance, consonance, alliteration, rhyme scheme, repetition, onomatopoeia, stanza, ETC.
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   Oct 12

ENGLISH 11- 1.3/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. Multiculturalism article – Qs on the back of the sheet
  2. Links to articles – read & write down at least 2 ideas/comments/questions to share & be able to summarize your article— click here —> Al Jazeera: “What the World Can Learn from Canadian Multiculturalism“ AND National Post: “Canadians Think J. Singh’s Religion Could Hurt his Chances…”
  3. Canadian Identity:  How would you describe Canada’s identity? Brainstorm ideas
  4. Presentations Groups #1-3 – You will be presenting on Oct. 23-24th, so you must see me asap for more info and to let me know what you have planned.
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   Oct 12

ENGLISH 10 -1.1/1.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Friday

  1. “What Are You, Anyway?” – Lit Circle Sheet #3, Story Map, Story Qs, Reading Quiz – including info from the links below, so make sure you watch/read them.
  2. Here are some videos to watch to get you thinking about identity & race—click here —>“White Boy Privilege” Slam Poem by Royce Mann AND  Media bias and race AND R. Dolezal – Can you choose your racial identity?
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   Oct 10

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. “Jade Peony” – p. 109-117 – Qs #4-9
  2. “Jade Peony” Story Notes
  3. Journal #3 – Jade Peony – Discuss an experience(s) when you’ve felt caught between 2 or more cultures – your own & the majority/main stream.  How did/does it feel?  You can choose to focus on one particular experience or you can discuss them overall with references/examples that are specific to you.  If you have NO experience with this, then talk to people – family, friends – who have been through or are going through this. DOUBLE SPACED, IN PEN, MULTI-PARAGRAPH.
  4. Here’s a video to get you thinking about acculturation & assimilation & Journal #3 — click here —> Acculturation/Assimilation
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   Oct 10

ENGLISH 9 -2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. Writing Text – read & use pg. 1-11 to help you better understand Topic Sentences
  2. Writing pkg – Do exercises #1-3 – Topic Sentences practice
  3. Self Edit Journal #2 – Friendship – focus on strong Topic Sentence(s) and proper paragraph structure
  4. Here’s a video on writing Topic Sentences to help you —click here —>How to Write Basic Topic Sentences
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   Oct 06

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Tues

  1. “Jade Peony” – p. 107 & p. 109-117 – Read, prep for Reading Quiz
  2. Here’s a video for “Jade Peony” —> “Jade Peony” animation
  3. Narrative Presentations – 1st 3 groups (Plot, Character & Characterization) come see me about your presentations.
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   Oct 06

ENGLISH 8 -1.4/2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. Setting Pkg – finish all Alliteration Sheets
  2. Sound Devices – Assonance – Consonance – Alliteration Poem – rough copy
  3. Here’s a video to help you with your poetry sound terms — click here —> Sound Devices
  4. Flashcards – get caught up – make sure you have flashcards made for the terms on the blue Narrative Terms Sheets for all Setting, Character, and Plot terms
  5. We will be starting the Language Power grammar workbook next week, so make sure you bring it with you (Block 1.4) and if you haven’t bought one yet, bring $15 or buy one.  Block 2.3 I will give you your workbooks in class on Tuesday.
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