Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Mar 07

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed  Notebook: Geraldine Moore & character p. 17 – STEAL Geraldine Moore – write in examples for each of the STEAL boxes p. 18 -Geraldine Moore Traits & Evidence Looking at your p. 17 info, decide what personality traits are revealed. (Ex. If a person always says “please” and “thank you”, you might […]

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   Feb 27

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri LP / Sentences worksheets Remember, try to treat the sheets like they were a test so you can really see what you know and what you don’t know. Character Pkg: “Geraldine Moore the Poet“ Developing Skills Qs #1-3 – BUT do #1 Characterization on the following worksheet. 2 examples for each box. […]

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   Feb 25

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed LP – Compound Sentences/FANBOYS – worksheet Compound Sentences using FANBOYS Coordinating Conjunctions: Using FANBOYS Start to review for unit test coming up in 7-10 days Character Pkg – “Geraldine Moore the Poet“ Qs #8-11 Reading Quiz – know your terms & the story Notebook: p. 14 – Plot Graph “Geraldine Moore the […]

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   Feb 18

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed Grammar: Independent & Subordinate clauses worksheet Watch the videos for more help: Complex Sentences = Independent + Subordinate Clauses Independent & Dependent Clauses Character Pkg: “Geraldine Moore the Poet“ Qs #1-7 Bring your NOTEBOOK. We will be adding sheets to your interactive notebooks!!

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   Feb 13

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Tues LP #19-20 AND watch the videos below to help! Independent & Dependent Clauses  Understanding Independent & Dependent Clauses Character Pkg –  Finish “If I were a Boy” Qs Read & highlight – “Geraldine Moore the Poet”

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   Feb 04

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Subject-Predicate Tutorial – FRIDAY lunch. You MUST attend the tutorial on Friday IF you want the chance to learn & improve your quiz mark. No tutorial, no new quiz. Character pkg – “Southpaw” Qs #1-5: Stereotypes, Conflict, Resolution, Theme, Narrator. Practice your section and be prepared to read aloud with your partner. […]

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   Jan 27

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Friday Character Pkg – “Southpaw“ Qs #5-10 – remember to leave 1-2 spaces after each Q so you can ADD to your answers Start practicing READING the story ALOUD. Consider the characters feelings and the conflict.

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   Jan 24

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon Subject-Predicate – Quiz #2 – Mon/Tues Subject-Predicate Video Simple Subject & Predicate Subject-Predicate online quiz Find the PREDICATE quiz Character Pkg #1 – Read & highlight Cover/Intro page “Southpaw”

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   Jan 20

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs LP – subject & predicate – extra practice sheets Quiz #2 – Mon/Tues Subject-Predicate Video Simple Subject & Predicate Character Pkg #1 – Read & highlight Cover/Intro page “Southpaw”

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   Jan 17

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK:  RESCHEDULING due to snow: Block 2.3 – Terms Quiz Tuesday & WALL-E Theme Poster Presentation Block 1.2 – Character Pkg Read & highlight front page & “Southpaw”

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