Ms. H. Aulakh

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   Feb 14

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Notebook: p. 22 – Geraldine Moore Character Paragraph – if you didn’t finish writing your paragraph, make sure you have it done! Character Pkg – Read and analyze the lyrics “I Have a Dream” – by Will.I.Am and Common Do the questions the best you can Watch and use these video to help […]

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   Feb 14

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wednesday Notebook: p. 49 – Sci-Fiction Stories Social Critiques – “Lenses” – list the judgments or critiques the story is making about society ex. Humans wage wars that destroy the Earth and themselves. “The Veldt” –  Read Complete the Story Summary Map worksheet Watch the video to help you understand the story —> “The […]

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   Feb 14

ENGLISH 11 – 1.1/2.4

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Socratic Circle discussion – have your handout prepared and be ready to discuss Here are some videos that connect with the article “The Other Hell”. You can use these for your Socratic Circle as well. “Shake Hands with the Devil” Full movie Lionel Desmond – The PTSD Factor Canadian Soldier Brothers & […]

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   Feb 11

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Tues/Wed Notebook: p. 21 – finish filling in the outline with your topic sentences (traits) and supporting details (quotes) p. 22 – Geraldine Moore Character Paragraph – Pen, double-spaced, own title, 10-18 sentences. Take the info from your outline (p.21) and write a proper paragraph. Here are a couple of videos to help with […]

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   Feb 11

ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Block 2.2 –   Characterization Quiz Characterization Posters – finish & present Last story in package – “Through the Tunnel” read & highlight Block 1.4 –  Last story in package -“Through the Tunnel” –  Read & highlight Story Summary Map – finish Identity Project – here are some links to help with some […]

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   Feb 11

ENG 11

HOMEWORK: Due Fri/Mon “The Other Hell” – Read & Write notes, questions, reactions on the article. Be prepared to discuss the article. Come up with 3 discussion questions based on the article.  Goals – Review & reflect on your Sept. goals, then reset and write out your goals until June –  2-3 goals for each Academic, Extra-curricular, Personal.  Journal – this is the […]

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   Feb 06

ENGLISH 10 – 1.4/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Wed/Thurs Characterization quiz – review the worksheets and watch the following videos so you can prepare for the quiz on Thurs/Fri Direct vs. Indirect Characterization Direct & Indirect Characterization Characterization: Direct and Indirect Characterization Posters – bring notes so you can finish your Mama or Dee posters. You will be presenting your posters […]

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   Feb 01

ENGLISH 10 -1.4/2.2

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Finish – “Everyday Use” Characterization/STEAL worksheet FINISH – Characterization Pkg worksheets – write in Direct & Indirect details. Prepare for quiz– on Thurs/Fri Direct & Indirect Characterization <— Watch this video to help you IDENTITY PROJECT – many of you did NOT hand in your Pt. 4 rough draft!!!

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   Jan 24

ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Friday Notebook: p. 46 – Brainstorm Utopia/Dystopia ideas Utopia/Dystopia worksheet – Good copy – pen, boxes labelled, consider using some colour to express mood or ideas Here are some videos to give you some inspiration for your worksheet Dystopia: Common Characteristics & Examples Dystopian Utopias Movie Clips (long) 65 Dystopian Movies Mashup- showed […]

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   Jan 19

ENGLISH 8 – 1.2/2.1

HOMEWORK: Due Mon/Tues Grammar pkg – finish ALL  LP Unit #2 Test – Thurs/Fri & workbook check Notebook: p. 16– Characterization Practice Flip sheets Video link —> STEAL Characterization

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