Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Oct 06

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Tues “Jade Peony” – p. 107 & p. 109-117 – Read, prep for Reading Quiz Here’s a video for “Jade Peony” —> “Jade Peony” animation Narrative Presentations – 1st 3 groups (Plot, Character & Characterization) come see me about your presentations.

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   Oct 04

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Friday Journal #2: Identity & Sex/Gender – Discuss how much your gender/sex does or doesn’t impact your identity.   Here are some links to videos and audio about gender issues — click here —> CBC “Guys & Dolls” Gender Marketing audio AND “Dear Dad” mini movie AND “#Like a Girl” advertisement  AND “Through the Glass Ceiling” animation “So What Are You, Anyway?” […]

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   Sep 14

ENGLISH 11- 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Read & highlight “Critical Reading of Short Stories” pkg & Narrative Presentation handout Read story – “Identities” p. 7- 11 Fill in the first Story Notes sheet for “Identities” – NOTE FORM Do specific Qs for the section you & your group were assigned. Each group member should attempt to do all the group […]

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   Sep 11

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due this week Review your narrative terms – click on Eng 11 tab above – print off terms sheets Finish First Day Self-Reflection

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   Mar 10

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Monday, March 27th “There Will Come Soft Rains” – Group Qs (All Qs) AND Story Map —> Man vs. Earth  AND Dear Future Generations: Sorry— Check out this Slam Poems both by Prince Ea & Consider how they connect to the story & the themes & the journals we’ve been discussing & doing Journal #5 – Hubris & Irony […]

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   Mar 01

ENGLISH 9 – .24

HOMEWORK: Due Friday “The Murderer” – Read, do Qs. #1-10, Reading Quiz AND BONUS!! Here’s a TV episode (ironic) of “The Murderer” TV Episode R. Bradbury Theater Class Poster – Grp #2 “The Pedestrian” you’ll get to share your ideas.  Group #3– “The Murderer” start brainstorming ideas. Journal #3 – “The Pedestrian” – Topic: See previous […]

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   Feb 08

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

HOMEWORK: Due Friday Journal – Equity vs Equality – In paragraph form – Define both.  Explain the difference. Give a clear example to explain both.  Discuss which you think is better and why.  Watch the following video to help understand EQUITY vs EQUALITY —> Equity vs Equality 1 AND Equity vs Equality 2 “One Friday Morning” – Reading […]

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   Feb 03

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

HOMEWORK: Due Mon Any Good Copy Movie Reviews “Harrison Bergeron” – Qs in text #1-6 & #9 AND  Q- a) What is the purpose of handicapping in sports? b) Give some examples of handicapping in sports? (Ex. Age divisions) c) Why has handicapping become law in Bergeron’s community?d) Is the society improved as a result? […]

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   Feb 01

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs p. 58 – “Harrison Bergeron” – read & prep for Reading Quiz Violence vs. non-Violence – written response to the Qs.

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   Jan 20

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

HOMEWORK: Due Jan. 31st “The Metaphor” – compare & contrast essay GOOD COPY : typed, double spaced, MLA format!  Click on the English 10 tab above for MLA set up AND follow it!!! REEL Canada Movie Review – Pick 1 of the 2 movies you watched during Film Fest to write your review.  Use the […]

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