Ms. H. Aulakh

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   May 02

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Friday Narrative Terms Quiz Journal #3 – Does our modern technology make our lives better or worse? Explain. Fahrenheit 451– Read p. 1-18 AND do Qs #1-6 If you were absent, you need to see me ASAP to get a book and the Q pkg.

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   Apr 23

ENGLISH 11- 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs “The Scar” &”The Other Hell” – Discussion Qs – each group will be sharing their ideas Watch videos  to help you fill in the handout—> CBS – E. Wiesel Funeral 2016 AND E. Wiesel on Taking Action AND Elie Wiesel’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech AND R. Dallaire’s Acceptance of the Elie Wiesel Award AND   Some E. Wiesel Quotes AND E. Wiesel & Oprah […]

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   Apr 23

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues Utopia vs Dystopia worksheet – DUE! And not in pencil! “The Veldt” – read & do your best to fill in the Story Summary Map – reading QUIZ! Journal #1 – “Lenses” Would you get Grusha’s eye surgery if you were in her situation. Explain. Proper paragraph format.

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   Apr 16

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Wed Utopia vs Dystopia worksheet – Due on Friday.  Here are some links that might give you some ideas—>   Ted Talk: Sci-fi Predicting the Future AND Utopias Becoming Dystopias AND Dystopian Utopias Movie Clips (long) AND Dystopian Movie Clips (shorter) AND Dystopia: Common Characteristics & Examples “Lenses” – read & look over the Qs. DO NOT write on the story! Bring your […]

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   Dec 20

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Friday & January Good copy of your Identity Project journal – 1. discuss your definition of personal identity 2. Select 5 major influences on your identity, explain and discuss with examples (ex. gender, race, culture, upbringing, schooling, etc.)  Multi-paragraph, double-spaced, 250-350 words, Times New Roman, 12 point font – MLA set up of […]

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   Dec 19

ENGLISH 10 -1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Wed Identity Project DUE! Remember to clearly label each assignment so I know which one it is.  Have your name, date & block, clearly marked, have your assignment sheet attached & make sure you check or indicate exactly what assignments you completed for the project. Narrative Terms quest – review your stories & quizzes […]

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   Dec 19

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Short Stories Unit Test Journal collection – Journals #5-8 – labelled, titled, multi-paragraph discussion, peer edited, double spaced, min. 1 pg. Check the last post for Kahoot quizzes to help prepare you for your test. Have topic suggestions for us to focus on for your writing unit.

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   Dec 16

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due MONDAY PROJECT – Due Dec. 20th- work time next class, so bring your supplies & work.  I’m going to make the JOURNAL requirement due on Dec. 22nd so you can focus on the 5 assignments for the actual project and then work on the journal separately. Characterization sheets – Dec. 18th Here are some videos […]

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   Dec 13

ENGLISH 10 -1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs PROJECT – Due Dec. 20th- work time next class, so bring your supplies & work.  I’m going to make the JOURNAL requirement due on Dec. 22nd so you can focus on the 5 assignments for the actual project and then work on the journal separately. Characterization sheets – Dec. 18th Terms Quiz […]

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   Dec 09

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Journal #9 – Nationality/Geography & Identity: Discuss how where you’ve grown up has influenced your personal identity.  Consider your neighbourhood, city, province, country, etc.  How have these contributed to how you see yourself, how you act, what you have, what you know/skills you have, what you have experienced, who you are.  For […]

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