Ms. H. Aulakh

Hello world! Welcome to my school blog. haulakh@vsb.bc.ca

   Mar 03

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed  “The Veldt” –  I will be collecting the plot graph SETTING worksheet – Some of you did not do a good job on your setting sheet – your answers were simple, too short, or incomplete. I made it clear in class and on the blog – that sheet was similar to a […]

Read the rest of this entry »

   Feb 25

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed LP – Compound Sentences/FANBOYS – worksheet Compound Sentences using FANBOYS Coordinating Conjunctions: Using FANBOYS Start to review for unit test coming up in 7-10 days Character Pkg – “Geraldine Moore the Poet“ Qs #8-11 Reading Quiz – know your terms & the story Notebook: p. 14 – Plot Graph “Geraldine Moore the […]

Read the rest of this entry »

   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 […]

Read the rest of this entry »

   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

Read the rest of this entry »

   Oct 04

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Notebook:  p. 1 – Title page – Short Stories  p. 2 – 4 Parts of Setting – write time,place,mood, tone & draw or colour anything that will help you remember on the front. On the inside write the definition & examples that help you understand or remember the term. Flashcards – all should be done – start to review your Setting & Character […]

Read the rest of this entry »

   Oct 03

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon Late Bio-poems Block 1.2– “Autumntime” – Qs #1-3 – Setting, Theme, Symbol Flashcards – 5  “Other” section – the last section of terms Bring your NOTEBOOK to class Block 2.3 –  Notebook:  p. 1 – Title page – Short Stories  p. 2 – 4 Parts of Setting – write time,place,mood, tone & draw or colour anything […]

Read the rest of this entry »

   May 02

ENGLISH 11- 1.1/2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Narrative Terms Pre-test corrections – will be collected “The Lottery“ p. 43 Read Do Qs #3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Reading Quiz These questions may be CONFUSING or DIFFICULT, BUT I NEED YOU TO TRY! TRY and get them WRONG. TRY and get them RIGHT. That’s how you will LEARN. DON’T […]

Read the rest of this entry »

   May 01

ENGLISH 11- 1.1/2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri Action Narrative – Final, good copy – typed, MLA Narrative Handouts – read, highlight Narrative Terms – start to review all the terms

Read the rest of this entry »

   Jan 10

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Friday Journal #5 – Critical Thinking – 3rd draft – typed, MLA format. This is the last draft you will be doing before your final copy, so take the time to look at the rubric and criteria and all the work we did in your notebook, and make all the revisions you need […]

Read the rest of this entry »

   Jan 07

ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs 1.”Everyday Use” – read, highlight, start Qs, reading quiz 2. Journal #8 – Discuss several different ways in which SOCIETY impacts your identity. (ex. fashion, interests, stereotypes, expectations, jobs, etc.) You must use sentence variety – both types of sentences and length. 3. Review all narrative terms – quiz Mon/Tues

Read the rest of this entry »