Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Mar 13

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday, March 31st LitCircle Project/presentation Rough draft letter to military (50-100 words) – considering what we’ve been reading and studying regarding war and it’s far reaching impacts, what would you want to say to a member of the Canadian military. Try not to just say thank you or be vague or cliche. Really […]

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   Mar 07

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Monday SOCRATIC CIRCLE discussion –  I am going to postpone/reschedule the discussion to WEDNESDAY. Monday – Lit Circle Project time – you will have the class to brainstorm, organize, and plan your project. Lit Circle Project – You will be presenting your projects RIGHT after spring break, so USE the class TIME WISELY!

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   Mar 03

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs “The Other Hell” – Read & highlight Come up with 3 discussion questions War Consequences List Watch the following videos and consider what could and should be done for our soldiers? Veterans Transition Network – Scroll down to see stories Shake Hands with the Devil – trailer CBC News: The PTSD Factor CBC News: Canadian Soldier […]

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   Feb 21

ENGLISH 11 -2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Block 2.2 – you left before handing in your LC Evaluations!!!! Lit Circle #5 – prep AND if you’re going to be absent, you MUST send me/your group your work The Act of Writing – p. 102- “Hurricane” Read the intro/author bio info ESPECIALLY the last couple of sentences in order to […]

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   Jan 24

ENGLISH 11 -2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon The Act of Writing Text: Read & Qs: “The Scar” p. 322  Lit Circles: Read & do the ONE sheet for your LC discussion group MAUS Lit Circle Group: Hersh, Mel & Mika – you were ALL absent, so Sorav had to decide the first section and sheets to complete for Monday. SEE […]

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   Feb 07

ENGLISH 11- 1.1/2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon “The Other Hell” – Read & Write notes, questions, reactions on the article. Be prepared to discuss the article. Come up with 3 discussion questions based on the article.  Goals – Review & reflect on your Sept. goals, then reset and write out your goals until June –  2-3 goals for each […]

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   Feb 01

ENGLISH 11 – 1.1/24

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Lit Circle – Peer & Self-Evaluation – read the instructions & make sure you do a thorough job. Use the rubric to give good reasons (positives & negatives) for the marks you give to yourself and your peers. Read – p. 102 – “The Hurricane” – Qs. Structure #2; Discussion #2. Remember […]

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   Jan 23

ENGLISH 11 – 1.1/2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri Lit Circle #4/#5 prep – If you’re going to be away – Law 12 – you MUST send your sheet info to your group members. Block 1.1 – Complete the Lit Circle Group & Self-Evaluation– Be truthful and thorough in your ideas Debate prep – Blame scientist for the destruction/pain/suffering caused by […]

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   Jan 14

ENGLISH 11 – 1.1/2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Lit Circle #3 Prep (Thurs/Fri) “Grinning & Happy” Qs – be prepared to DISCUSS and DEBATE your ideas for Discussion Qs #2,3 Journal List – consequences of war  Read “The Scar” – p. 322

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   Jan 09

ENGLISH 11 -1.1/2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon Lit Circle #2 prep “Grinning and Happy” – p. 336- Qs: 1 (structure); 4,5 (style); 2,3 (discussion) Journal List – list out the consequences and impacts of war/conflict that you notice from this essay

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