Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Mar 10

ENGLISH 10 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Wed LPN – Finish Unit #1  Do Review pages – including the paragraph writing Unit Test & workbook check on Friday Reading Pkg #1 –  Read, highlight, notes – 5 poems Do ALL questions for ALL the poems Be prepared to discuss the poems & the questions  Here are videos that may help with […]

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   Jan 14

ENGLISH 11 – 2.1/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed War Poems – you should already have read & analyzed them all, but now FOCUS specifically on the page that you were assigned. Lit Circle Books – look up the books so you know your top 3 choices: All Quiet on the Western Front, The Book Thief, Lord of the Flies, Maus, […]

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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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   Apr 08

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tues Notebook: p. 56-57 – Journal #6 – Discuss one of the main themes in the story “There Will Come Soft Rains” by R. Bradbury. Watch the following poems. Take notes on what the poems are about and any questions you have. “Man vs Earth” – Prince Ea “Dear Future Generations” – Prince […]

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   Jun 05

ENGLISH 11- 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri “First They Came” – poem good copy on a coloured page. GIVE IT YOUR OWN TITLE. Remember, you want your poem to stand out & be legible. Name(s), date, block on the back. NIGHT – novel return Study your poetry terms

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   Jun 01

ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed “Nothing Gold Can Stay” – poem assignment Good copy due! Tuff Talk #13 – All Tuff Talks Due Thurs/Friday Character Project – get started!

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   Jun 01

ENGLISH 11-1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed NIGHT – novel pkg collected AND BRING YOUR NOVEL TO RETURN! NIGHT – Unit test- Test Format: 22 Matching – characters & vocab; 38 multiple choice; 10 quotes matching Rough draft of poem Review & study poetry terms

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   May 01

ENGLISH 11- 1.3/2.2

  HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs NIGHT – Chp 1 – read, do Qs & vocab “Hangman” poem – read, circle vocab words, underline anything that sticks out, ! and strong reactions, ? anything that’s confusing AND write any comments & connections in the margin.  IT’S IMPORTANT that you do this first step because next class you […]

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   Jan 25

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK:  Due Friday Poetry Test – study all poetry terms including poetry types & sonnet info Sonnet Pkg – use it to study & make sure you’ve written in the rhyme scheme, iambic pentameter, and summary for each poem – along with important notes. Poetry Cafe – remember to bring your food/drink/other contributions AND remember […]

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   Jan 10

ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs LP – #19 Character Pkg Test & package collection “I Am” metaphor poem good copy due Reading Reflection sheet & make sure you bring the text/book you read over the holidays.

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