Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Oct 19

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Mon

  1. Journal #5 – Synthesis – connect at least 1 poem to at least 1 story. Discuss how they are connected – theme, events, characters, etc.  Consider the theme of IDENTITIES! If you choose to use “Richard Cory” as your poem, you MUST connect it to 2 stories.
  2. Continue studying narrative terms
  3. Presentations – Plot, Character Types, Characterization

   Oct 19

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Monday

  1. Act III sheets – finish #38-42
  2. Character Wants worksheet – finish
  3. Character Quiz #2 – Study!  Know who’s who & use the character wants sheet to help
  4. Day of the Dead/Life Beliefs sheets 

   Oct 18

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs

  1. DAY 2 PRESENTATION GROUPS – you will be presenting on MONDAY! (Plot, character types, characterization)
  2. Day 2 – Identity poems – make sure you’ve read & noted down ideas for each poem, we will be working with them in class on Wed. 
  3. Day 2Journal #4 – Multiculturalism
  4. Day 1 Journal #5 – Synthesis – connect at least 1 poem to at least 1 story. Discuss how they are connected – theme, events, characters, etc.
  5. Continue studying narrative terms

   Oct 18

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs

  1. Read, highlight, Qs, reading quiz – “I Am Here Today Because I Am Gay” speech AND Lit Circle sheet
  2. Journal #6 – Discuss how society impacts your identity. (stereotypes, expectations, etc.)
  3. Terms Corrections
  4. Story Maps for “Indian Education” and “From Behind the Veil”
  5. Watch Ellen Page’s speech – Click here —> Ellen Page Speech

   Oct 17

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. LP #5-6
  2. Zlateh the Goat”-  Qs. #1-9 AND #1-3 AND Story Map
  3. Setting Pkg – Poetry Worksheets – “Speak to the Senses” & “Similarities”
  4. 5 Flashcards – Imagery, Simile & 3 Point of View terms 
  5. Life Beliefs Systems handout – Know/Understand/Do.  You don’t have to do the Venn Diagram handout yet.
  6. Watch this video to help with your homework– Click here —> Similes & Metaphors explained AND Similes & Metaphors SONG

   Oct 17

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. Journal #4 – Multiculturalism –  “Jade Peony” – What struggles might some immigrants face when trying to balance their cultural heritage with their new nationality and/or culture?  Canada is known for being “multicultural”.  Considering the information in the article, what is your opinion on the state of multiculturalism in Canada?  Is there true diversity or a diversity of “isolated islands”?  Explain.
  2. Identity Poems sheet
  3. Presentations #1-3 – RASLEEN & MIKAELLA – you have deserted your group – aka Christian – to do all of the presentation on his own!  You MUST come to my room TOMORROW (Tues) at LUNCH – 12 pm to figure out what’s going on because you’re presenting on WEDNESDAY! Email me if you have issues.  I won’t be in my class until 12pm, but you can discuss outside my room until I arrive. I also need handouts from all groups so I can photocopy them.

   Oct 17

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Wed

  1. Read Act III,i & do Act III sheets Qs #30-37
  2. Character Quiz (attempt #2) – Monday
  3. Character Wants worksheet – due Mon
  4. Life Belief Systems/Day of the Dead – Know/Understand/Do & Qs #1-8 add & do again in RED & Venn Diagram

   Oct 14

ENGLISH 11- 1.2/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Friday/Monday

  1. Jade Peony” p. 107-117 – Qs #4-9 AND Story Notes sheet
  2. News Article on multiculturalism – read, highlight, answer 3 questions on back of sheet
  3. Study terms
  4. Identity Poems sheet 

   Oct 14

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Monday

  1. Life Belief Systems worksheets – Know/Understand/Do AND Venn Diagram (your beliefs & 2 others)Inflection
  2. Act II sheets – finish pkg – will be checked & collected
  3. Read Act II – Sparknotes – Act II
  4. Watch these videos on Subtext & Inflection to prep for our exercises next class — Click Here —> Subtext AND Inflection

   Oct 14

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Friday/Monday 

  1. LP #5-6
  2. Zlateh the Goat”-  Qs. #1-9 AND #1-3 AND Story Map
  3. Worksheets – “Speak to the Senses” & “Similarities”
  4. 5 Flashcards – Imagery, Simile & 3 Point of View terms 
  5. Life Beliefs Systems handout – Know/Understand/Do.  You don’t have to do the Venn Diagram handout yet.
  6. Watch this video to help with your homework– Click here —> Similes & Metaphors explained AND Similes & Metaphors SONG