Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Sep 23

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed

  1. LP $ & forms
  2. Flashcards – 6 for all Character terms & 6 for all Plot terms – 12 total
  3. Setting Pkg – complete worksheets from Rhyme Time to Alliteration Action – do in pencil, in case you do them wrong
  4. Watch the video to help with the sheets — Click here –> Alliteration, Assonance, and more explained! If you don’t want to watch it all, make sure you watch from 1:44- 2:44 to help you with your homework. We will be doing all the terms eventually though.

 

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   Sep 23

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday

  1. There were a lot of you who were absent!! 🙁 You let your Lit Circle groups down AND you didn’t get the next reading package for the next Lit Circle meeting.  If you were absent, you MUST come see me ASAP to get the handouts and you MUST get a hold of your group to figure out what role you have for next class.
  2. Read, highlight, complete Qs for “The Friday Everything Changed” – prep for reading quiz
  3. Complete your 1 new Lit Circle sheet for “The Friday Everything Changed”
  4. Start reviewing the terms on the blue Narrative Terms handout I gave you
  5. Otello opera fieldtrip form – get it filled out & bring your $16 ASAP!
  6. LP $$$$

About Otello
A powerful masterpiece that marries Shakespeare’s poetry with Verdi’s lyricism and sumptuous orchestrations. Based on Shakespeare’s tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal, Otello is considered Italian opera’s greatest tragedy.

The 65-piece orchestra joins forces with the formidable VO Chorus and sensational stars in a visually stunning production designed by the internationally acclaimed Erhard Rom. In Italian with English SURTITLESTM

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   Sep 23

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues

  1. Journal #1 – finish 2nd part – Q: Why do you think the man in “Identities” is battling with his identity?
  2. “Identities” p. 6-10 – group Qs onto overhead, be ready to present/teach what you focused on
  3. Keep reviewing the narrative terms
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   Sep 22

CAT 4 READING TEST MAKE UP DATE!

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

ANYONE WHO MISSED WRITING THE MANDATORY READING TEST 

THE MAKE UP TEST DATE IS

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28th, ROOM 314, 3:15-4:30pm

Kashif, Zanib, Kenji, Roland, Chloe, Elleya, Shyla, Baldeep, Trisha, Charlotte, Andrew, Mackenzie, Varleen

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   Sep 22

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Monday

  1. LP $15 & forms
  2. Finish Agree/Disagree & Discuss Qs sheet
  3. Act. 1, scene ii handout- Read & highlight any difficult/confusing words
  4. Grade 8/9 letter – GET IT DONE!
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   Sep 22

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Fri/Mon

  1. LP $15 & forms signed & get all Must Haves including journal notebook
  2. Finish Story Map sheet – use pencil to fill in the rising and falling action just in case you get something wrong
  3. “Autumntime” Qs – #1-8 AND Developing Skills #1-3. All on a lined piece of paper, clearly labelled – name/date/block/title- leave space after each answer so you can add to or correct what you have
  4. Start flashcards for the 6 Character terms 
  5. Watch & learn more about – CLICK HERE –> Setting: time & place
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   Sep 21

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Friday

  1. LP $15
  2. Read all the poems & do the Qs for each.
  3. Complete your role for your Story Lit Circles – Gavin = Literary Luminary, Charlotte = Philosopher, Baldeep = Philosopher. (Block 1.3 –Lakhan, Jarome, Shayan & Brandon – Sitthinon was absent, so I told him to do the Philosopher sheet for your Lit Circle group for next class). If you were absent, see me asap to get the handouts so you can be prepared to work in your Lit Circle groups. Click the Eng 10 tab above for the Lit Circle sheets if you need more.
  4. Watch & consider this video – CLICK HERE –> Who Am I? Ted Talk
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   Sep 21

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Thursday

  1. LP $15 & forms signed & get all Must Haves including journal notebook
  2. Shakespeare Quiz – his life/death/family, his work, his life & times, theatres
  3. Read and complete the Character List matching exercise for the A Midsummer Night’s Dream handouts
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   Sep 21

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon

  1. Corrections for terms pre-test & continue reviewing all terms
  2. Journal #1 – “Identities” – What is identity?  What is YOUR identity?  List the top 5 descriptors you would use to describe you & explain each choice. (Ex. Kind, female, determined, religious, loyal, friend, etc.). Double spaced, in pen, at least 3 paragraphs, good discussion. (click on English 11 tab above for info on journals)
  3. “Identities” – p. 4-6 – Read
  4. Story Notes sheet – fill in for the story – click on English 11 tab above for a digital copy
  5. Reading quiz on story
  6. Watch the video to help you understand Narrative Terms better –CLICK HERE —> Short Story Terms
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   Sep 19

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

By Harkiran Kaur Aulakh

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs

  1. LP $15
  2. Get & bring all your Must Haves – I will be checking them in class – bring your journal notebook to class; you will need it
  3. Flashcards – make 4 flashcards for the first 4 terms (Setting: time, place, mood, tone)
  4. Fill in the blanks narrative terms sheet – finish
  5. Setting Story Pkg – read & highlight key ideas/info for the story “Autumntime”
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