Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Feb 18

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed “Lenses”  Qs   Reading quiz – review your terms! Debate topic prep: Would you genetically or surgically change yourself (or your future children)? Why or why not? Be prepared to explain with examples & reasons. Use the videos below to help: Ted Talk: The Ethical Dilemma of Designer Babies (longer) The Ethics of […]

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   Oct 16

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Notebook: p. 24 – Journal #4 – Should students be rewarded for effort? Brainstorm reasons for both sides.  Pick one side. Choose your best 3 reasons why. p. 25 – Glue/Stick in Essay Outline sheet Next class – you will be adding to your group brainstorm paper & then we will DEBATE! […]

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   Dec 08

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues “The Lady, or the Tiger?” – story map & Qs Debate: Coward or Hero? – This will be your last opportunity to meet and discuss with your team & group, so come prepared with all of your notes & info. Many students have been ABSENT.  Some have come to see me to […]

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   Dec 05

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs If you’re going to be missing class for the basketball tournament, you need to ensure that you are not inconveniencing me or the class because of your absence.  Plan ahead, be prepare, and make sure you do what you need to do to keep up & contribute. “The Lady, or the Tiger?” […]

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   Dec 01

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed “Just Lather, That’s All” – Story Summary Map sheet, Journal #7 – Is the barber a coward or a hero for not killing Torres? Start to consider and gather ideas & evidence for your in-class debate on the same topic

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   Nov 22

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon Story Map – “Just Lather, That’s All” 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 […]

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