Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Apr 07

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday

  1. TKAM – Read chp 18-19 and do Qs #44-48
  2. Worksheets – ADD examples & info to ALL especially theme!! (See the 1st video link for P. vs. Society)
  3. Start your projects – use the worksheets & Q pkg to help you gather info & start to do your research
  4. Pt. 2 Quiz: Chp 12-21 – right after Easter long weekend – Wed. 19th
  5. More helpful links – maybe they’ll help you with your project! But you gotta watch to know —> Crash Course – TKAM – Race, Class, Gender AND Video Sparknotes – summary & analysis AND TKAM – Themes
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   Apr 06

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Monday

  1. Fahrenheit 451 – Read p. 1-15 AND do Qs #1-5
  2. Fahrenheit 451 – read up to p. 45 to prepare for worksheet #1: setting 
  3. Here’s a link to the audiobook for you to listen & read along with ———> R. Bradbury reads Fahrenheit 451
  4. Here are a couple of other helpful resources —–> Fahrenheit 451 – Summary & Analysis AND Crash Course – Fahrenheit 451- The Hearth & the Salamander
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   Apr 05

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. Pink Poetry Terms Sheet – Flashcards for Pt. II #1-3
  2. Read poems p. 5-8 (we will be discussing and doing the Qs in class)
  3. Paragraph Response – What is Poetry?  Using the information from p. 1-4. You must take notes on these pages (I will be checking your notes), as well as the video & your own notes, write a proper paragraph to discuss: What is poetry?  You need to have a hook, a clear topic sentence, and several supporting details that should come from the reading (PEE on it), and a concluding sentence. PEN. DOUBLE-SPACED.  I will be evaluating BOTH your ideas AND your writing skills. 
  4. Watch these fun & helpful videos on poetry terms —-> Poetic Devices explained & drawn AND Figurative Language in Songs  AND Poetic Devices in Pop Songs
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   Apr 05

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK:  Due Friday

  1. TKAM – Read chp. 17 and do Qs #41 – 43
  2. Worksheets – Theme – add 1 new example AND Character – add 1 new trait for each Jem, Scout, and Bob Ewell
  3. Check out these videos– helpful resources for the novel and perhaps your projects —->Funny Modern Summary & Analysis AND  Character info AND Crash Course – TKAM – Part 1 (Plot, Character, Conflict, and Theme info starts at 3:28)
  4. Here are some links for character traits —> 683 character traits list, Great chart of traits and definitions, Traits with definitions.
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   Apr 04

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs

  1. Pink Poetry Terms Sheets – Make flashcards for #1-9 (you may already have flashcards for many of them) AND write in examples of your own for #1-6 in the blank example space on the pink sheet itself.
  2. “Alphabet Aerobics” – read & mark the examples of alliteration, assonance, consonance, and rhyme.  I started for you with the “A’s”.  Use different colours or different markers for each – ex. circle/box, squiggly lines/double underline, etc. 
  3. Here’s a link to the song Daniel Radcliffe “Alphabet Aerobics“ as well as some FUN and HELPFUL videos on poetry sound devices. WATCH & LEARN —-> Poetic Devices explained (start at 1:40)  AND Sound Devices on Prezi
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   Apr 04

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thursday

  1. Fahrenheit 451 – Read p. 1-15 (minimum) we will be discussing these pages in class
  2. Anticipation Guide – follow the instructions (agree/disagree) and write your response on the sheet.
  3. Alexa!! You must see me ASAP with a note, so you can write Part 2 of the test. ASAP! And you need to get the worksheet.
  4. Fahrenheit 451 – Click here to watch —> Fahrenheit 451 – Summary & Analysis
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   Apr 03

ENGLISH 10 -1.3/1.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. TKAM – Read chp 16 and do Qs #38-40
  2. Worksheets – Character – all main characters must have 3 traits each filled in AND all minor characters (except Ewells) must have 2 traits each filled in.  Conflict – 2 examples of conflict for each section (6 boxes = 12 examples total).  Theme – 1 example for 1 theme.
  3. Here are some links for character traits —> 683 character traits list, Great chart of traits and definitions, Traits with definitions.
  4. TKAM Final Project – start brainstorming & gathering info for the project topic you signed up for.  DO NOT leave it to the last minute because (1) You will be really stressed out (2) You won’t be able to put in the same amount of effort (3) Your ideas will not be as good (4) The final product will not look as good (5) Your mark will suffer (6) I will be upset! (7) You will be upset!  All good reasons to get started, bit-by-bit, NOW!
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   Apr 03

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues

  1. Journals #1-6 – collected – all should be clearly titled/labeled, double spaced, in proper paragraph form, edited, and a good discussion of the topic.
  2. Short Stories Test Part 2:  Use the handout and take time to prepare your response.  You WILL NOT be allowed to bring in any notes, but you will have time to organize and outline before you write.  The time you spend preparing at home will make a significant difference, so spend time preparing your ideas and your structure.  Remember I am assessing your knowledge of the stories & theme AND your ability to write a proper paragraph response.
  3. Collect late story maps & “There Will Come Soft Rains” story pkg.
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   Mar 28

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. TKAM – Part 1 Quiz – review the characters, setting, conflict, plot for the first part of the novel.  Look through your questions and the videos I posted before to help.
  2. TKAM – Read chp. 13 and do Q #31
  3. Final Project handout – read through the handout & note down any questions you have.
  4. Worksheets – make sure you’re caught up with what was assigned over the break- Conflict & Characters worksheets.  Just because I didn’t check them last class, doesn’t mean I won’t.  If you can get ahead and add more points, that’s even better!  See previous post for more info.
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   Mar 27

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. “There Will Come Soft Rains” – collecting story map
  2. Journal #5 – Will peer edit in class.  See previous post for more info.
  3. Journal #6 – Watch both videos.  Connect the 2 poems to the stories we’ve read in this unit.  Man vs. Earth  AND Dear Future Generations: Sorry—  Consider how they connect to the story & the themes & the journals we’ve been discussing & doing
  4. Start to review your Qs, story maps & journals –  March 31st – Part 1 unit test . Part 1 – matching/fill in the blanks – narrative terms.   PART 2 next week– written response – I will be checking for 2 things.  One is your skills and knowledge of proper writing structure.  The other is your understanding of the themes of the stories.  You’ll be writing on one of the themes that has come up in several stories.  You’ll have to discuss how that theme is shown in 3 of the stories by providing evidence/examples from 3 of the stories.
  5. Short Story Journals – I will be collecting all 5 journals – March 31st.
  6. Fahrenheit 451 – start reading!  The more you read over spring break, the less you’ll have to read when you come back to school.  Here are some interesting & helpful video links —> THUG Notes summary & analysis AND Summary & Analysis AND Crash Course – Novel info 
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