Ms. H. Aulakh

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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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   Feb 06

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs SLAM POETRY – make sure you bring all of your sheets & notes from last week’s activity.  You will be finishing your group poem and then PERFORMING/SHARING your poems to a couple of other groups.  Attendance will be taken & you will be required to complete a self-assessment at the end. Romeo […]

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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 23

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Fri Start to fill in the Sonnet info chart at the end of your sonnet package.  I will be collecting the pkg on Friday. Poetry Quest – Friday – Terms, Poetic Forms, and Sonnet info/Qs Poetry Cafe – you voted to have a poetry cafe on Friday, so 1. Find at least 2 […]

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   Jan 19

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Monday Sonnet Pkg – go through your sonnet & make sure you understand it.  Mark it up! Read through all of the other sonnets, and try to decipher them. Write some notes. Review your poetry term!  You’re going to have another quiz – Friday!

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   Jan 10

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Friday LP Unit #1 Test – here are a couple of Kahoot links to help you prepare ===> LP Unit #1 Quiz (all) AND Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones, Homographs Quiz Poetry Terms Quiz – see last post for more info Poem Pkg – FINISH! I will be collecting the package to see if you were following the […]

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   Jan 10

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Wed LP Unit #1 – Test – Jan 12th. Make sure you know the difference between and definition of synonym, homophone, homograph, contraction, etc.   Poetry Terms Quest – Wed – Use your flashcards & the purple terms sheet to study.  You will have to give some definitions, identify terms/devices used in lines of […]

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   Jan 04

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Monday Finish your independent reading book & be prepared to share your opinions of it in class! Flashcards – for all poetry terms.  I will be checking them for completion & you will be allowed to use them for an activity in class LP Unit #1 – Finish the whole unit (Unit test will be […]

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   Dec 19

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs CANNED FOOD DRIVE! It’s our last chance to HELP OTHERS and WIN the COMPETITION! Here’s the link for your friends/family to donate online – – click here ===> Vancouver Food Bank Online Donation! Remember, they need to indicate that it’s to John Oliver School & to our class. The link will open to […]

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   Dec 16

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues We’re in SECOND PLACE (after Ms. Bassi) for the Canned Food Drive! Woohoo! So go through your cupboards and go ask you family & neighbours to donate! LP Unit #2 Test & Workbook check – Dec. 19th! If you need more practice help, come on MONDAY Poetry Terms – new flashcards – Finish the 3 terms under […]

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