Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Jan 10

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues

  1. Notebook: Journal #5 – Why is critical thinking an important skill?
    1. p. 40-41 – 1st Draft –
      1. Pen, Double spaced
      2. 3 paragraphs (min. & max 5) Intro: H.I.T. + Body: P.E.E. on it x 3 + Conclusion: Restate topic sentences & connect back to intro
    2. Be prepared to peer edit your 1st drafts next class
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   Jan 09

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. LP #16-18
  2. Subject/Predicate Quiz – Mon/Tues
    1. Khan Academy: Subject & Predicate Quiz
    2. Subjects & Predicates Quiz
  3. (Flashcards) Terms Quiz -Wed/Thurs
    1. Literary Elements Explained & Quiz
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   Jan 09

ENGLISH 10 – 2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon

  1. TKAM –
    1. Have it ALL finished! Worksheets (Character, Conflict, Theme, Marginalized Characters) Qs & vocab
    2. Quiz #4 – Chp. 22-31 and vocab Pt. 2 #11-20 (Wed/Mon)
  2. Final Project – The following 7 students will be working with Mr. Hamar’s class on Mon & Wed. The others will be working on the novel in class: Jessica, Keesha, Rebecca, Summer, Pauline, Ben, and Freddie.
  3. Novel unit test – Mon. Jan 27th
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   Jan 09

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Fri

  1. LP – Unit #2 Test & Workbook check
    1. Independent & Dependent Clauses Quiz
    2. Subjects & Predicates Quiz
    3. Simple, Compound, Complex Sentences Quiz
    4. Run-ons & Fragments Quiz
  2. Journal #5 – Critical thinking Outline –
    1. Add good evidence (at least 2-3 examples/reasons/facts) for EACH point
    2. Feel free to write on the back or on another sheet. We will be attaching the outline to your notebook
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   Jan 09

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon

  1. Night – bring in your novel for me to collect back
  2. War Poems –
    1. follow the instructions on the package you were given for ALL the poems
    2. Be prepared to SHARE and DISCUSS your ideas with the class
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   Jan 07

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs

  1. LP #14-15
  2. WALL-E movie sheets – 
    1. Setting, Character, Plot, Conflict – will be collected
    2.  Theme – 3 themes, each with evidence – you will be presenting your ideas to the class
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   Jan 07

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. LP – Unit #2 Test Friday & workbook collect
  2. Critical Thinking essay–
    1. Gather a variety of evidence (examples, reasons, facts) for EACH of your points
    2. Use the handouts, notebook brainstorm, and clips that we did back in December and come up with others
  3. Oona, Stephanie N., Sam, Maya, Jezreel, Manpreet, Tyrone, Fender, Eshean, Harman, Jajbaat, and Rajan: You will ALL be staying for a tutorial after class on Wed. on how to write a thesis statement. You are REQUIRED to stay after school, so let your parents, coaches, etc. know now that you will be here until 3:45-4pm depending on how quickly you learn how to do it.
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   Jan 07

ENGLISH 10 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. Clay project – 
    1. Have 2-3 ideas for objects
    2. The objects you create out of clay MUST
      1. connect & symbolize ONE character 
      2. connect to at least ONE theme
  2. TKAM –
    1. Finish all Qs & sheets & vocab
    2. Quiz #4 – chp. 22-31 & vocab #11-20 – Friday next week
    3. Unit test in about 2 weeks
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   Jan 07

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. World Action Plan presentation
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   Jan 06

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. LP #12-13
    1. Subjects & Predicates – Watch the video to help 
  2. WALL-E –
    1. Finish ALL sheets 
    2. Complete 3 themes with evidence for Themes Sheet
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