Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Nov 25

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. LP #14-15 (nothing new)
  2. Geraldine Moore the Poet” – Qs #6-11 & Building your Skills #1-3
  3. Story map for “Geraldine Moore…”
  4. Study & review your narrative (blue sheet) terms- terms quiz Thurs/Fri
  5. Here’s a link to the song/videoclick here —>“A Dream” by Will.I.Am & Common

   Nov 25

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. The Lady, or the Tiger?” –  Story Map, Reading Quiz, Qs – T/F, Talking it over #1-6 & POV – examples of self-conscious narrator & irony.
  2. Journal #11 – Which do you think the princess chooses for her lover, the door to the lady or the tiger?  Use evidence from the story to defend your position.
  3. Debate prep – here’s a worksheet to help you organize your points/ideas —click here—> Debate Prep Organizer Worksheet
  4. Debate next week on Wed/Thurs
  5. Narrative Presentations next week 
  6. Short Stories test first full week of Dec.

   Nov 22

ENGLISH 9 – 2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. LP #1-3
  2. Journals– Get a journal notebook! Your journals MUST be at least 1 page page (200-250 words), double spaced and in PEN!  You should are writing this journal for class, so you should be writing more formally than how you would write to your friends and more formally than how you speak – avoid slang, write in complete sentences, organize your ideas. ALSO, you should be trying to write MULTI-PARAGRAPH responses – Introduction (briefly talk about the subject & state your points), Body paragraph – discuss each point with examples & reasons, Conclusion – finish off your ideas by summing up.  FYI – 1 sentence is not a good paragraph!!  We will be working on writing and you will be learning more about this structure, but you must attempt to do this even for this first journal. 
  3. Journal #1 – What are your top 3-5 values?  Why these values?  Where did you get them from – family, religion, culture, friends, experiences, media, society, etc.?  Discuss each of your values & explain how and why each is an important value to you.  And please make sure you say more than – it’s important because I believe in it and I think it’s important. DUH!
  4. Here are the videos I showed in class in case you need to review them —click here –> What Are Values?Values vs. GoalsWhat Matters Most in Life?

   Nov 22

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri

  1. LP #14- 15
  2. Geraldine Moore the Poet” – read, highlight, Qs #1-5 

   Nov 22

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. Story Map – “Just Lather, That’s All”
  2. Prep for debate – Is the barber a coward  or a hero for not killing Torres when he had the chance?  Mark & find evidence for BOTH SIDES because you don’t know what side you’ll be on AND because it will help you to know what the other POV might argue for your preparation.
  3. Journal #10 – Coward or Hero? – Is the barber a hero for holding back and not acting on his feelings or a coward for not killing Torres when he had the chance?  Explain with details/examples from the story.  What do the choices of the barber & Torres tell you about human nature?
  4. Narrative Presentations are coming up – Theme, Setting, Other Techniques #2 – Symbolism, Foreshadowing, Flashback, Allusion, Flashback – Use the handout with the requirements!  And here are some videos to help — click here —> Importance of Setting? ; How to find ThemeSymbolismAllusionSymbolism, Foreshadowing, Flashback, and others using Disney

   Nov 19

SPIRIT WEEK!

SPIRIT WEEK!

Join in & have fun.

Monday – Mathlete or Athlete? Pick one & dress up.

Tuesday – TV Tuesday! Dress up like a TV character

Wednesday – Western Wednesday! Yeehaw! Get your cowboy/girl on!

Thursday – Snuggles Day! Wear your PJs & snuggle with your fav. stuffy!

Friday – Flashback Friday! Dress up in the clothes of your fav. era – Disco 70s?  Grunge 90s?  


   Nov 19

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. LP #12-13
  2. Southpaw” Qs – Building Skills #4-5 (Theme & Narrator)
  3. Prep for your oral reading!  I will be looking for – loudness, clarity, pacing/speed, understanding of the characters & conflict, expression of this understanding/expressing emotion using your voice.

   Nov 19

ENGLISH 11- 1.2/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. Just Lather, That’s All” – read, highlight, reading quiz, story map, Qs – T/F – #1-5; “Talking it Over” – #1-4; “Irony” – #1-3
  2. Block 2.2  – The Canely Cup begins! Get yourselves organized as a class, so we can win!! Ssshhh, don’t let anyone else know…

   Nov 17

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Friday

  1. Act V sheets
  2. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” TEST! See last post for more details.
  3. Textbook collect! Bring your playbook to class to return.

   Nov 17

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

HOMEWORK: Due Monday

  1. Identity Stories Unit Test – know your narrative terms & know how to apply them to the stories (ie. know the conflicts, characters, setting, themes, plots etc. of the stories)
  2. ALL journals collect8 journals total – each journal will be checked for – length (min. 1 page, double spaced, 300-500 words), multi-paragraphs, good discussion AND if edited.  Make sure you have them done, edited, and in order ready to hand in when you get to class.
  3. Baseer, Maaz, Tanveer, Aeiman, Manvir and Lester, I need to see you ASAP.  Bring your English binder/stuff with you for info I need to double check regarding your term 1 mark.