Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Sep 19

ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs LP $15 & signed forms & all supplies (Must Haves) Notebook – if you’re buying one from me ($0.50), please come before class to purchase it so we don’t waste class time. Learning Commons Quiz Setting Pkg – Read & highlight key info for the story “Autumntime” AND do Qs #1-4 Recalling […]

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   Sep 15

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues LP $15 & Forms NOTEBOOK (we’re going to start using it) and all supplies for class “Values” p.9 – read the page, highlight key info, AND note down your thoughts, reactions, questions/answers onto the page. Watch these videos BEFORE reading & keep it in mind while reading “Values”. You might need to pause […]

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   Sep 14

ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Monday/Tuesday Forms signed & LP $15 NOTEBOOK & FLASH CARDS & all other Must Haves – We will be starting to use the flash card and notebook, so you need to get them or you can buy a notebook from me for $0.50. Setting Pkg – read, highlight story “Autumntime” and DO Qs […]

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   Sep 11

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Wed Writing notebook (min. 80 pgs) and all supplies (binder, pens, highlighter, etc.) Language Power (LP) workbook – either go buy your own level G or bring $15 Signed form – course outline Nametag Writing Self-Evaluation – finish up

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   Sep 11

ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Signed forms: Course Outline & “Must Haves” Get all supplies – Must Haves list Language Power (LP) workbook – either go buy your own Level F book, or bring $15 to buy one

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   Apr 27

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

HOMEWORK: Friday/Monday LP #52-53 Read & reflect on p. 15-18 – especially the poem “Best Things” Worksheet – “The Things I Like” – fill in your top 10 nouns  Review your flashcards/poetry terms for another quiz next week! (Re)Watch these videos to help you study —> Simile, Metaphor, Personification AND Poetic Devices explained & drawn AND Similes & Metaphors in […]

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   Apr 24

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs LP – #51, #48 (all), #50 Poetry Terms – Flashcards for Part. IV -Other- #1-6 Read p. 15-18 Finish writing your individual “Word Choice” poems.  Use the list of ideas on the front of the worksheet and like I did for my poem, write a short poem then go back and choose […]

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   Apr 20

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Monday  Block 1.1 – Read p. 14 – “City Blues” Complete Qs #1-3 and bring your LP Block 2.1 – Finish “Word Choice” worksheet AND LP #25, 48 (A),

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   Apr 12

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Tues Terms Quiz – ALL sound devices (pt. 1 on pink sheets) Thurs/Tues – Know the definitions and be able to give an example Bio-poem – a good, completed draft Bring your LP books! Use these videos to help you study for your quiz —>  Poetic Devices explained  AND Sound Devices on Prezi

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   Feb 03

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Friday LP Unit #2 Test & workbook check Journal #8 – Proper paragraph format – Pros & Cons of tech – will be peer shared/edited so make sure you bring it with you Technology readings – make sure you’ve done ALL the Qs (especially the ones on the back), because we will be […]

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