Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Jan 09

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon Night – bring in your novel for me to collect back War Poems – follow the instructions on the package you were given for ALL the poems Be prepared to SHARE and DISCUSS your ideas with the class

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   Dec 19

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Friday NIGHT – Journals All journals #1-11 are due (completion) The instructions are on the top of the journal topics page: Numbered & titled, double-spaced, GOOD DISCUSSION of the topic, min. 1 page (approx. 200-250 words), paragraph structure, and peer shared. Good Copy Journal – choose 1 journal from the 11 that you […]

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   Dec 12

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs NIGHT –  Journals #1-11 – final peer share before they are all collected. Read and follow the instructions that I gave you when we started the journals (see that post) regarding objectives for each journal (length, format, etc. ) World Issue Action Plan – RESEARCH a world issue (genocide, atrocity) that you […]

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   Dec 06

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues NIGHT  Novel test – matching: Characters & vocab AND multiple choice  Novel pkg collect SparkNotes: Night Bring Journal book so we can finish the peer sharing

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   Dec 06

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Friday NIGHT –  Group poster & presentation – everyone needs to speak/present Bring journals Novel test on Tuesday Novel pkg collect on Tuesday

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   Dec 03

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed NIGHT –  Journal #11 – Power of Words Novel test – WILL BE PUSHED TO DEC. 9th -Tues – because of all of the absences. There will be no time to do make-up tests though, so you better be there or you’ll get a zero.  Group Contrasting imagery poster & presentation – you […]

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   Nov 29

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Monday NIGHT –  Journal #10 – Choice & Change – consider the “Boiling Pot” Analogy Novel Test – Dec. 6th  Discussion Q – How do we, as a society, handle people and issues like Holocaust deniers especially considering the power & influence of the internet. Watch the following videos to help you come […]

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   Nov 22

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday NIGHT – Contemporary Discussion Questions Make sure you are prepared with your ONE question. You should know the answer – have examples, etc. – be able to explain what the questions means, AND have a plan on how you’re going to teach your peers your ideas. Fahim, Mary Joyce, and Jian Rey […]

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   Nov 21

ENGLISH 11 -2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK:  Due Friday NIGHT – Responding “Human Nature” Good copy – typed, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt font (MLA format) The topic Questions: Choose a specific scene or event (Chapter & pg. #) from the novel. Explain and discuss how it is a good example of the dark side of human nature. Then discuss […]

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   Nov 18

ENGLISH 11 -2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed NIGHT – Chp. 7-9 Quiz – review the key events & poetic terms (personification, symbolism, metaphor, simile, allusion, etc.) Responding: Personal Response “Human Nature” ROUGH- The topic Questions: Choose a specific scene or event (Chapter & pg. #) from the novel. Explain and discuss how it is a good example of the […]

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