Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Nov 04

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

HOMEWORK: Due Tues – You should be well on your way with both the Identity Project & LP Unit #1 Here are some links — Click here –> Sites other than wordle  —> “How Do You Want to be Remembered” – Magic song —> “I Was Here” Beyonce —> “Joy & Pain” Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock

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   Nov 01

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Titania’s lines (p. 34 – “Set your heart at rest”) Find and mark on your paper: 2 metaphors, alliteration (4 min.), assonance (4 min.), repeated key words, repeated phrases Act IV sheets – finish all – No Fear Shakespeare – Act IV Watch the video to help refresh your memory — click here […]

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   Nov 01

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2./2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Readings – mark, highlight, Qs, reactions, comments – understand each & consider the techniques used Socratic Circle Discussion sheet – looking at the 4 readings, start to fill in ideas (note form) for each of the sections – leave space to add more info based on the story “Totem” Here’s another example […]

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   Oct 28

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

HOMEWORK: Due Monday Reading Quiz – “Through the Tunnel” Terms Quest #1 – study your narrative terms! (click on Eng 10 tab) – watch these videos to help — click here — Terms explained using Disney AND Plot explained using Aladdin AND Character & Characterization AND Setting explained AND POV explained  Journal #8 – Discuss how your experiences, successes & failures impact your identity. […]

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   Oct 27

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Handout – Chief Dan George – read, mark up — note techniques used (metaphors, imagery, repetition, etc.) and meaning AND any Qs & reactions you have Handout – “I Am Graffiti” & “Apology Day” – read, highlight, notes/reactions/comments, do Qs – ALL ON THE HANDOUTS What is satire? — WATCH —click here […]

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   Oct 27

ENGLISH 9 – 2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Friday Read – p. 129 – Pyramus & Thisbe Shakespearean Insults – write 5 GOOD ones & look up definitions of insults — click here –>  Insult Dictionary AND Insult Generator Titania’s “Set your heart at rest” lines – p. 34 – II,i, 123- 139 – Write out WORD FOR WORD, but triple spaced

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   Oct 25

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri Story Notes #3-#4 Handout – Chief Dan George – read, mark up — note techniques used (metaphors, imagery, repetition, etc.) and meaning AND any Qs & reactions you have Journal #6 – “The Lottery” – What do the events in the story say about human nature? Compare and contrast the story to […]

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   Oct 20

ENGLISH 10 -1.3/1.4

HOMEWORK: Due Tues “Everyday Use” – read, highlight, Qs, Lit Circle, Reading Quiz Journal #7 – Discuss how your family (parents, siblings, others) impact your personality/identity. Story Maps for stories 3 – 4 Study terms – WATCH these videos to help — Click here —>  Short Story Terms explained AND Plot explained using Aladdin AND  Character & Characterization 1

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   Oct 20

ENGLISH 11 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed  Watch the following short ads BEFORE you read the story & jot down what the idea/title “lottery” makes you think of/feel — Click here —> Lotto 6/49  AND  BC Lotto 649 p. 43- 53 – “The Lottery” – Read, do Qs #3, 5-9 – Any Qs that ask you to work in a […]

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   Oct 18

ENGLISH 10 – 1.3/1.4

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs Read, highlight, Qs, reading quiz – “I Am Here Today Because I Am Gay” speech AND Lit Circle sheet Journal #6 – Discuss how society impacts your identity. (stereotypes, expectations, etc.) Terms Corrections Story Maps for “Indian Education” and “From Behind the Veil” Watch Ellen Page’s speech – Click here —> Ellen Page Speech

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