Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Mar 07

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Late Freedom to Read posters Story Maps – I will be collecting story maps for “The Pedestrian” & “The Murderer” “There Will Come Soft Rains” – reading quiz & complete all individual Qs (if you were absent, the stories are on the ENG 9 tab) Here’s a link to an animated version/interpretation […]

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   Feb 23

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Monday “The Pedestrian” – read, Do ALL Qs, prep for reading quiz Group #1 – “The Veldt” – add to our class poster – What is the story showing/discussing/describing about technology that would go under Utopia & Dystopia (ex. Family/relationship, Living – entertainment, communication, transportation, etc.) I have marked all of the 3 […]

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   Feb 15

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

HOMEWORK: Due Friday Social Context Presentations – Friday morning – 8:20 am – first come, first served to sign up for topics.  You’re working in pairs.  All of the ** topics MUST be presented on.  All of the other topics are optional between the 2 blocks.  Here are links that cover the basics on most of […]

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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 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Feb. 1st LP – Using What You’ve Learned LP Unit #2 test– Friday Journal #8 – Use the writing techniques we’ve been practicing & the 2 Technology articles -Topic: Discuss the advantages & disadvantages of technology.  You can use yourself or your experiences for examples as well as the info in the articles. […]

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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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   Jan 18

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Take all of your “baby steps” resources for “The Metaphor” – mom & Ms. Hancock character traits & evidence, compare & contrast handouts & notes, LP lessons, AND your detailed outlines and write your body paragraphs.  You need to decide if your compare & contrast writing body structure: Block – 2 paragraphs […]

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   Jan 17

ENGLISH 8 – 1.1/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs LP Unit #2 RETAKE test – LUNCH THURS. Make sure you study, so you can do better!! Here are some links to help you study –>Subject-Predicate Quiz —> Identifying Sentences —> Complex Sentences —> Compound or Complex?  Geraldine writing – paragraph planning sheet completed – with Topic Sentence, Points, Supporting Details, Concluding Sentence AND at least 1 Quote.

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   Jan 17

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday LP #25 & 28 – We have basically finished Unit #2, so it would be wise to start reviewing for a Unit Test Journal #7 – Critical Thinking – write a 2nd draft & include a hook– as in rewrite your first draft & make changes/improvements based on the peer editing & […]

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