Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Nov 14

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Notebook – will be collected. Make sure you’ve updated the Table of Contents, completed the Journals & worksheets, and glued in all the sheets. In-class Writing Test – Topic: Discuss your top 3 values. Here’s a link of common core values for you to consider— click here —> List of Core Values.  Remember […]

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   Nov 14

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due THURS/FRI Satire – 2nd draft – add, delete, improve your ideas.  Type it & print it off. Journal #5 – – “Totem” – Satire – What is Thomas King satirizing in the story “Totem”?  Are his criticisms valid or fair?  Explain your opinion.  King is discussing issues of stereotyping and race, is satire an […]

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   Nov 08

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Satire – 1st draft of your own satire.  Must include/be – 200-250 words, double spaced, pen, hyperbole/understatement, irony/sarcasm. Watch the following video for info on how to do this assignment — click here —>  How to Write a Satire

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   Nov 08

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Values Pkg – finish all of the readings, highlight, & do any Qs  Notebook: p. 29-30 – 2nd draft – Journal #4 – Should Students be Rewarded for Effort – 3 paragraphs: Intro, Body, Conclusion.  Put all the pieces we’ve been learning & practice together in this 2nd draft. Your Notebooks will […]

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   Nov 08

ENGLISH 10 -1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs “I Am Here Today Because I Am Gay” Speech – read & highlight Here are some videos to watch & consider regarding Identity & Ellen Page’s speech — click here —> Ellen Page Speech AND Ellen on Ellen AND Mini Movie: Imagine a World Where Being Gay was the Norm AND Ted Talk: Morgana Bailey AND Ted Talk: Geena Rocero AND Ted Talks: […]

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   Nov 07

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday Notebook: p. 27 – Thesis Statements Practice Sheets Text – read p. 64-68 – Body Paragraphs & Transitions Writing Practice Do #5 – Fill in the transitions Here are some helpful writing videos — click here —>  Thesis Statement vs. Topic Sentence AND How to Write a Thesis Statement AND Smooth: paragraph transitions AND Killer Conclusions

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   Nov 07

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Identity Project – Part 1 & 2 – Rough copies of each assignment – will be collected Good copy of 1 Journal – Due Thursday – typed, double spaced, MLA format, your own title, multi-paragraph, good discussion, min. 1 page (250-300 words)  

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   Nov 02

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Monday Red Writing Text – read p. 61-65 – Thesis Statements & organization  Writing Practice #3 – All parts – Thesis Statements Here’s a video to help — click here —> Thesis Statement vs. Topic Sentence AND How to Write a Thesis Statement Notebook: Will be collected and checked, so make sure you have it up […]

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   Nov 02

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri Journals # 1-4 – collect – in order, labelled & with your own title, pen, double-spaced, edited, multi-paragraph, good discussion. In-class Essay – Topic: Compare & contrast traditions in “Jade Peony” by W. Choy & “The Lottery” by S. Jackson. You will be allowed to use the outline worksheet I gave you […]

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   Nov 02

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Notebook: p. 23 – Journal #4 – H.I.T. Introduction (Hook, Background Info, Thesis) Here’s the Intro video to help you — Click here —> H.I.T. Intro  Notebook: p. 24 – Hooks Info Flip book pages – read Notebook: p. 25 – Hooks Practice – Use the info from p. 24 to practice writing […]

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