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   Feb 27

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday

  1. “The Pedestrian” – finish what we started in class – use your answers to the questions for help.  THEMES are important, you should have at least 2-3.  Rising Action & Falling Action are just the MAIN events leading up to and after the climax.
  2. Group #2 – Class Poster – you need to come up with ideas for our poster – what is this story showing/telling us about the future that’s both GOOD (utopia) and BAD (dystopia).  What is it saying about society, culture, relationships, justice, transportation, hobbies, etc – the same categories you used for your utopia/dystopia worksheet.
  3. Journal #3 – “The Pedestrian” – Using your own experience & knowledge AND our class results, do you think a future like the one in the story is possible?  EXPLAIN why/why not with at least 2-3 points + supporting details (PEE on it).  Use the Journal Structure sheet you were given to PLAN and write your journal. (class results – TV = ONLY a max. 8 ppl watch 5 hrs TV/week; INTERNET– 18 ppl = 5 hrs/week, 16 ppl = 6-10 hrs/week, 10 ppl = 11-15hrs AND 3 ppl =16+ hrs on the internet/week)
  4. Watch & listen to the following 2 videos – consider what each one is saying about technology (TV) and society.  How do they connect with the story?  You will be asked to share your ideas with the class next time. Springsteen – “57 Channels & Nothing On” AND G. S. Heron “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”
  5. AND BONUS!! Here’s a TV episode (ironic) of the NEXT STORY – “The Murderer” TV Episode R. Bradbury Theater
  6. I will see many of you WED after school with paper & pens to rewrite what you need to rewrite.  Start rebuilding & regaining trust & your reputation.
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   Feb 23

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Monday

  1. “The Pedestrian” – read, Do ALL Qs, prep for reading quiz
  2. Group #1 – “The Veldt” – add to our class poster – What is the story showing/discussing/describing about technology that would go under Utopia & Dystopia (ex. Family/relationship, Living – entertainment, communication, transportation, etc.)
  3. I have marked all of the 3 written responses that were assigned (Book review, movie review, Why is Critical Thinking Important response), and I have found MANY that were plagiarized.  As I stated in class, not only is this dishonest, it is also disrespectful. BUT because this is school and school is about LEARNING, I am giving you the opportunity to LEARN from this mistake/bad choice.  IF YOU CHOOSE TO LEARN FROM THIS ERROR IN JUDGEMENT, you MUST HAVE A REPLACEMENT WRITTEN RESPONSE IN TO ME (my box in the office) by Friday, Feb. 24th by 2pm! You can submit any of your responses that you cheated on.  This is your ONE opportunity to take ownership for your error, to show that you are a mature student who respects yourself and me and who values your education.  This is your ONE opportunity to MAKE AMENDS before I have to take further action. What is plagiarism? and What is Plagiarism – In depth
  4. Links to the Book review & movie review template —-> How to Write a Book Review
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   Feb 23

ENGLISH 10- 1.3/1.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues

  1. Social Context Presentations – follow the instructions & ensure you stick to your topic & fulfill the project objectives.  Here’s the schedule —>TKAM Social Context Presentations Schedule
  2. To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) – READ!  Chp #1-4 – reading Quiz & Qs due on March 2nd
  3. Here are some REALLY GOOD intro to the novel videos —> Crash Course – TKAM – Race, Class, Gender, TKAM Summary, TKAM Novel Historical Context, TKAM – Sparknotes – Video Summary
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   Feb 20

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. “The Veldt” – finish all Qs, finish story map (will be collected both sides checked)
  2. Journal #2 – “The Veldt” – Song & Story – How do they lyrics and the video itself connect to the story AND add to your understanding of “The Veldt”.  Follow proper paragraph structure. “The Veldt” – Deadmaus AND “The Veldt” Lyrics
  3. Utopia/Dystopia worksheet 
  4. Narrative Terms – keep studying – and here are some more helpful videos —> Allusions, Dynamic vs Flat Characters,  Character & Characterization
  5. DO BETTER.  BE BETTER!
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   Feb 20

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday

  1. Social Context Presentations – get researching!  You ALL need to bring some research/info to class on Tuesday.  I will be checking as a part of your presentation mark that you did some research on your own before our library class time.
  2. Here are some helpful links —>  Black History Milestones, Black History Timeline, Black History – See ENG 10 tab above for more info-
  3. To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) – start reading
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   Feb 17

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. Return essay book AND Lit Circle book
  2. 4 Essay Journals – “The Scar”, “In the Trenches”, “Hurricane”, and the Romeo Dallaire article
  3. Any and all LATE WORK – must come in.
  4. GO TO MS. MacLellan’s BLOG – click her tab above to do your homework for her
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   Feb 17

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Monday

  1. “The Veldt” – Reading Quiz, Qs #1-5, (pencil) Story Map
  2. Here’s the video I wanted you to watch and a link to the lyrics – read the lyrics AND watch the music video –> “The Veldt” – Deadmaus AND “The Veldt” Lyrics
  3. Utopia/Dystopia worksheet – be creative, be thoughtful, REALLY imagine all the science-fiction possibilities.  You can use ideas that came up in class, ideas you’ve read or seen, or just ideas you came up with.  Remember this is FOR MARKS, so make sure I can understand it & that it makes sense.
  4. Narrative Terms – keep studying – and here are some more helpful videos —> Allusions, Dynamic vs Flat Characters,  Character & Characterization
  5. PS. Many of Ray Bradbury stories were made broadcast on “Ray Bradbury Theatre“.  Here’s a link to TV version of —> “The Veldt”
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   Feb 15

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Friday

  1. Social Context Presentations – Friday morning – 8:20 am – first come, first served to sign up for topics.  You’re working in pairs.  All of the ** topics MUST be presented on.  All of the other topics are optional between the 2 blocks.  Here are links that cover the basics on most of the topics listed —>     Black History Milestones, Black History Timeline, Black History – See ENG 10 tab above for more info-
  2. Equity vs Equality – 2nd draft or more complete draft of your journal.  I will be collecting your responses.  You DO NOT need to type your response.
  3. “One Friday Morning” – Story Map, All Questions, themes
  4. Return book – INSIDE STORIES II
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   Feb 14

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. “Lenses” – Finish story map, do ALL the Qs on a separate piece of paper. They will be collected.
  2. Journal #1 – Proper Paragraph Form – Would you get the eye surgery if you were Grusha?  Why or why not?  Explain.  Consider our class discussion.
  3. Narrative Terms – keep studying!  Here are some short, helpful videos on IRONY —> Verbal Irony, Situational Irony, Dramatic Irony
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   Feb 10

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. Equity vs Equality – 2nd draft or more complete draft of your journal.  I will be collecting your responses.  You DO NOT need to type your response.
  2. “One Friday Morning” – Story Map, All Questions
  3. Return book – INSIDE STORIES II
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