Ms. H. Aulakh

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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 11- 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Feb. 5/6th Writing Pkg – read through all the INTRODUCTION sheets – Hook, Thesis – and highlight, write notes & questions. INTRODUCTIONS – watch the following videos & write in notes onto the INTRODUCTION sheets in your writing pkg to help you. ===> How to Write a Hook AND Writing an Introduction Tutorial AND HIT Introductions – Tutorial […]

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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 20

ENGLISH 10 -1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Start reading TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD We will be in the Learning Commons on Tues & Thurs so you can gather information for your projects.  I have attached the list of presenters & topics.  Find your name & get started on your research.  Remember, I am asking for a min-movie – mostly […]

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   Jan 16

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Make sure you prepare for your in-class essay. 1. Choose 1 topic. 2. Brainstorm & organize 2-3 points 3. Find good evidence & details from the movie to prove & exemplify your points 4. Outline your essay Review your literary essay writing techniques because you will be writing an in-class essay  Here are some helpful videos ===> How […]

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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 05

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Finish your independent reading book & be prepared to share your opinions of it in class! Review your literary essay writing techniques because you will be writing an in-class essay after we watch a movie as the 2nd part of your Short Stories Unit Test. Here are some helpful videos ===> How to organize your […]

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   Jan 04

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues Identity Project – presentation – follow the instructions here ===> Personal Identity Project. Yes you can (and should?) have notes/cue card for the presentation.  I will be evaluating your oral communication/presentation skills: VOICE- loud, clear, expressive, good pacing BODY: eye contact, expressive, but not distracting use of hands or body. Finish your independent reading […]

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   Dec 20

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Friday & January Good copy of your Identity Project journal – 1. discuss your definition of personal identity 2. Select 5 major influences on your identity, explain and discuss with examples (ex. gender, race, culture, upbringing, schooling, etc.)  Multi-paragraph, double-spaced, 250-350 words, Times New Roman, 12 point font – MLA set up of […]

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   Dec 16

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Character Pkg – Finish all the metaphor & symbol sheets EXCEPT the song lyrics page Notebook: p. 19 – 2nd draft of Geraldine paragraph – pen, double spaced, etc. Here are some helpful videos on metaphors ===> Similes and Metaphors Song AND  Similes & Metaphors AND Symbols and Symbolism  AND  What is Symbolism? AND Symbolism in Literature You will be writing your grade […]

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