Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Feb 27

ENGLISH 10 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Tues LPN – Lessons #7-8 Compassion Essay –  Using the rubric and considering the class discussion today, ADD and IMPROVE what you’ve written Consider word choice: synonyms, connotations, descriptive language, etc. And, Summer shared this Ted Talk with me and I’m sharing it with you! Bryan Stevenson is the lawyer in the movie “Just Mercy” and he […]

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   Feb 27

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Tues Lit Circle #6 (2nd to last one!) “The Other Hell” article Read, highlight, write in notes Come up with 3 discussion questions based on the article Watch the following videos and consider what could and should be done for our soldiers? Shake Hands with the Devil – trailer CBC News: The PTSD […]

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   Feb 24

ENGLISH 10 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Wed LPN – #4-6 Compassion Essay – take out 1 example you had, and add a new one based on the movie “Just Mercy”. What did you learn about compassion from the movie “Just Mercy”. You should have 3 things you learned: Mr. Hamar’s class, TKAM, and “Just Mercy” “Just Mercy” worksheets And, […]

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   Feb 21

ENGLISH 10 -2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Mon LPN #1-3 Compassion essay – 2nd draft, typed, MLA format You will be adding ONE point from the movie: What did the movie, “Just Mercy” teach you about compassion. Brainstorm some ideas! “Just Mercy” – be prepared to discuss the movie: Narrative Elements – Setting, Character, Conflict, Plot, Themes Connections to TKAM & Compassion […]

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   Feb 18

ENGLISH 10 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Nathalie, you will NOT be able to attend without the field trip FORM! “Just Mercy” movie field trip – reminder: You are to LEAVE at the latest by 9am. You are going to INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE theaters. Be in your seats & ready to watch by 10 am. You will be back by 1:30pm […]

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   Feb 13

ENGLISH 10 -2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday 1st Draft Compassion essay – pen, double spaced, 3 paragraphs (Intro, Body, Conclusion) $10 Language Power – BRING your workbook to class Review Narrative terms Nathalie – field trip form – 

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   Feb 10

ENGLISH 11- 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed The Act of Writing: p. 336 – “Grinning & Happy“ Qs #1; #2-5; Discussion #2, 3  Lit Circle #4 – next week AND Self/Peer Evaluation

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   Feb 04

ENGLISH 11- 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs The Act of Writing – p. 119 “In the Trenches” Read Complete Qs #2,3; #2,4,5; Discussion #1,2 Here are some videos to give you a sense of WWI Life in a Trench Battle of the Somme – Footage What life was like for WWI soldiers in the trenches Be prepared to debate/discuss […]

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   Jan 24

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Friday Critical Thinking essay – FINISHED with self-assessment (See last post for details) Narrative Terms – review the terms sheets I gave you

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   Apr 18

ENGLISH 11- 1.1/2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Action Narrative – First Draft – after you watch & take notes about the event you’d like to write about, write a first draft – double spaced. This is your draft to try out new techniques and ideas & to make mistakes with your ideas. YOU MUST TRY to write it, so […]

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