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 09

ENGLISH 10 – 1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday  “I Am Here Today Because I Am Gay” speech – read, do Qs, prep for reading quiz, and do your 1 Lit Circle Role sheet. IF YOU WERE ABSENT, you’re missing 2 pages from the speech. Come by and get them and/or contact someone who was in class to get a picture […]

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   Nov 09

ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed LP #10-11 Setting pkg – collect Setting pkg test – both stories, poetry terms, all narrative terms (setting, character, plot, conflict, theme) – so use your flashcards, quizzes, questions to help you study Here are some videos on the narrative terms that can help you === click here===> What is Setting? AND Characters in Literature AND Plot […]

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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 8 – 1.4/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Notebook worksheets: p. 9 Impact of Setting “Autumntime”, p. 10 Impact of Setting “Zlateh the Goat”. Use the group skills you were practicing in class and fill in the 2 worksheets. (Hints: “Autumntime” -Q1 Setting, “Zlateh the Goat” Qs 5 & 9) Good Copy – SAS poem 6 Flashcards – Conflict terms — here […]

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   Nov 07

ENGLISH 11 -1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs “Totem” – p.119-124 – Qs #3-6, #8, and #7a,b,c & #9 that were written on the board Complete your Story Notes Sheet – Here are some more videos on Satire — click here —> How to Write a Satire AND SNL & iphone AND SNL & advertising AND iPhone Ads AND iPhone Ads 2 AND United Airlines Satire AND SNL Undercover Boss Star Wars AND Examples of […]

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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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