Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Jun 01

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. NIGHT – finish all Qs & vocab in pkg (Will be collected on June 8/9th)
  2. Journal # 10 – Choice & Change (All Jrnls will be collected on June 6/7th)
  3. Novel Test and Novel return – June 8/9th
  4. Final/All Lit Circle presentations – Thurs/Fri
  5. Ted Talk link —> “Behind the lies of Holocaust denial” AND an current news article —->Former Auschwitz Guard
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   Jun 01

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Friday

  1. Fahrenheit 451 – Novel test, collect novel Qs, AND collect novels
  2. Poetry pkg – Hip Hop and Classic poetry sheets – do worksheets and Qs to (and including) p. 28 (imagery).  Highlight all terms and write all answers on the sheets. Here are links to 2 of the songs in the package —> “Lose Yourself” AND “Juicy”
  3. Study Poetry terms! Quiz #1 on Tuesday! Here are some links to help you study your terms —->  Poetic Devices explained, Poetic Devices explained & drawn, Figurative language in SONGS
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   May 30

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs

  1. Poetry worksheets – Iambic Rhythm poem, Acrostic, Cinquain – remember, write your rough poems so they connect to your poetry project theme!
  2. Poetry Project – 7 drafts and song lyrics
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   May 30

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. Terms Quiz #1
  2. “Dead Poets Society” – poem pkg – follow the instructions and TRY your best to complete the instructions for all of the poems
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   May 30

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs

  1. NIGHT – Chp. 8 – 9 Qs and vocab
  2. Journal #9 – Luck
  3. Lit Circle Group #7 – Present (both grp #8 & 9 will be going on Friday)
  4. Quiz #3 – chp. 7-9 Thurs/Fri
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   May 30

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. Fahrenheit 451 – All Qs will be collected on Friday
  2. Review sheet
  3. Novel Test on Friday
  4. We’re starting poetry, so you should review your poetry terms. Check out these videos to help you —> Poetic Devices explained, Poetic Devices explained & drawn, Figurative language in SONGS
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   May 26

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday

  1. Poetry – Poetry Terms handout– categorize – see Eng 10 tab above for Poetry term definitions (Terms Quiz next week!)
  2. Poetry is… Quotes sheet
  3. Poetry & Poems pkg – read the 4 poems, follow the “How to Read a Poem” instructions, answer the 5 Qs. Write on the handouts!
  4. “Bring” poems to share!
  5. Check out these links to help with your poetry terms —> Sound Devices, Figurative Language explained
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   May 26

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. NIGHT – Chp. 7 Qs & Vocab AND Responding Chp. 3-5 chart & Qs
  2. Quiz #2 – chp. 4-6
  3. Journal #8 – Fear vs Love
  4. Lit Circle Group #6 present (Grps 8 & 9 will be presenting on the same day next week)
  5. Since most(all) of you didn’t watch the Oprah & Elie interview at Auschwitz, here it is AGAIN —> Elie W. & Oprah interview at Auschwitz
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   May 25

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. Symbolism/Rainbow poem worksheet – complete!  Here are links to help you fill in the symbolism.
  2. Poetry Anthology project – 5 rough copy poems and song lyrics (all connected to your chosen theme)  – have the artist and title
  3. SYMBOLISM links —> Colour Symbolism AND Common Symbols
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   May 25

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Monday

  1. A Dissident’s Diary – PROJECT DUE! If you need help or supplies, come see me on FRIDAY. 
  2. Vocabulary – you all received 6 words and 12 slips of paper.  Write the word and the definition & synonyms on one slip.  Write out the sentence with a blank on the other slip. Follow the examples I put on the board.  If you were absent, you MUST SEE ME ASAP!
  3. Make sure you’ve finished up all the novel Qs.
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