Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Nov 02

ENGLISH 11 -1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues “Totem” – p. 107 & p. 124-125 for extra info/help – & p, 119-123 – Read, Story Notes, Reading Quiz You can make your own notes sheet, but here’s a link if you want my Story Notes sheet.  You can type into it or print and write your answers in —> Story Notes […]

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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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   Nov 02

ENGLISH 8 – 1.4/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Thurs/Fri LP Unit #1 Test & Workbook check Setting Pkg – “3 Blind Men…” Poem & Qs & “Fly” Lyrics & Qs Here’s the video for the song – “Fly”

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   Oct 27

ENGLISH 9 – 2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tuesday Journal #4 – Should Students be Rewarded for Effort – Notebook: p. 20 – 21 – 1st draft – Write a 5 paragraph essay, but focus on your 3 body paragraphs (Good Topic Sentences & strong supporting details).  You can use the review in the text to help.  Here are some videos to help you with […]

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   Oct 27

ENGLISH 11 – 1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed ANYONE who missed the terms quiz last class, MUST come in on MONDAY at lunch to write it.  It will take 10-15 mins & you will need blue/black pen, and NOTE for your absence.  Journal #4 – “The Lottery”: Story vs. Movie – What do the events of the story say about […]

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   Oct 24

ENGLISH 10 -1.1/1.2

HOMEWORK: Due Thursday Improve/complete Story Map “So What Are You, Anyway?” “Behind the Veil” – read, highlight, reading quiz Narrative Terms Quiz Here is a fun, useful video using Disney movies to help you review for your terms quiz — click here —> Disney Movies to explain Narrative Terms  

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   Oct 24

ENGLISH 8 – 1.3/2.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs LP #8-9 Notebook: p.8 – Plot Graph “Zlateh the Goat” – finish filling in the worksheet “Zlateh the Goat” Qs to be collected Review your Narrative Terms Flashcards for an upcoming quiz (Thus/Fri) Here are some helpful videos — click here —>  Setting  AND  Plot  AND  Character LP Unit #1 Test & workbook check – Nov. 2nd/3rd

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   Oct 24

ENGLISH 11 -1.3/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Narrative Terms Quiz Watch these 2 short videos BEFORE reading/finishing the story to consider the impact of the title on the story JUST IMAGINE… —> Lotto 6/49 #1 AND Lotto 6/49 #2 “The Lottery” – p. 43-53 – read, story map, and reading quiz

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