4th+9+Weeks

Announcements for the 4th 9 Weeks (**Scroll Down to View Day-to-Day Assignments)**

**Are you going to be ABSENT and without Internet?** Will we be watching a video link while you are out? *NEVER assume that you are excused from assignments just because you are absent. YOU, the student, are the one who is responsible for collecting and completing your missed work in a responsible and timely manner. Late policy (see syllabus) countdown begins upon your return to campus.
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**Going to ZAP?** Students are responsible for printing/obtaining their own work for ZAP. Every Tuesday or Wednesday before a ZAP Saturday **I give students a detailed PROGRESS REPORT** that lists any and all zeros that he or she may have at that time. When going to ZAP, all the student needs to **__bring__ is this PROGRESS REPORT and their iPad** for my class. Students may open all assignments in **neu.annotate**, complete the assignments, and email them to me while they are sitting in ZAP. Students do not need to print work. Essays may be written on notebook paper, which the ZAP teacher will have. Detailed ZAP instructions are printed on the back of every detailed progress report and are on the ZAP Page on this website. If a student goes to ZAP without their Progress Report and iPad, they will be sent home. There are computers available in ZAP to students who have lost iPad privileges.

Outside Reading is due on 5/22 at exactly 3:15. At 3:16 it is a permanent ZERO. Students need to use their time wisely for taking AR tests. Happy reading!
 * Important note for the last 9 weeks:** The library will CLOSE the week of __**May 11th**__. Students need to either have completed their Outside Reading by this date or make other arrangements to have access to books. I have books in my classroom that students may check out from me, but students are not allowed to have more than one book checked out from me at a time. If a student has lost one of my books, they must replace it before they can check out another one.

Day-to-Day Assignments Begin Here (Most Recent Dates are Stacked on Top)

Teacher Use: Timer =**Tuesday, 5-19-15**= ** -- ** =**Monday, 5-18-15**= Hobbit Review Game. I will post this game at 3:15 so you can study tonight! To be able to see the answers, you must be using a computer and be in the presenter's view. ** -- ** =**Friday, 5-15-15**= iPads will be taken up. Pre-Plan for this event! Don't get behind! 1. Read Chapters 18-19 of //The Hobbit. (Take turns reading aloud to finish the book.)// 2. Complete quick summaries of chapters 17-19 on notebook paper (Due Monday). 3. If you finish early, you may play Chicktionary (if you still have your iPad) or you may color a fine-motor skill coloring sheet. 4. Clean up any mess you left around your area. Finish ch. 19 if you don't complete it in class. ** -- ** =**Thursday, 5-14-15**= none 2. Read Chapters 16-17 of //The Hobbit//. 3. Take Chapters 14-16 Quiz 4. Post Middle Earth Chat on Moxtra 5. Complete quick summaries of chapters read on your Google Doc. 6. Submit Chapters 1-16 Hobbit Summary Reading Journal to Turnitin.com (4th 9 Weeks Chapter Book Daily Reading Journal) Finish ch. 17 ** -- ** =**Wednesday, 5-13-15**= none 1. Library Party! -Must have all books turned in and fines paid. You must also bring a snack if you are going to participate in the party. 2. Begin homework when party is done. 1. Read Chapter 15 of //The Hobbit//. 2. Post Middle Earth Chat on Moxtra 3. Complete quick summaries of chapters read on your Google Doc. ** -- ** =**Tuesday, 5-12-15**= none 1. Read Chapters 13-14 of //The Hobbit//. 2. Post Middle Earth Chat on Moxtra 3. Complete quick summaries of chapters read on your Google Doc. 4. Read Chapter 15 and do the summary, so you won't have it for homework tomorrow. Finish ch. 14 Bring a dish for the library party tomorrow! ** -- ** =**Monday, 5-11-15**= none 3. Read Chapter 12 of //The Hobbit//. 4. Post Middle Earth Chat on Moxtra 5. Complete quick summaries of chapters read on your Google Doc. Finish ch. 12 ** -- ** =**Friday, 5-8-15**= Community Service Day! ** -- ** =**Thursday, 5-7-15**= none 1. Take Chapters 8-9 Quiz 2. Write a letter of appreciation to your favorite teacher with concrete evidence as to WHY they are your favorite teacher. 3. **Writing Portfolio Publishing Day.** -Go into your Writing Portfolio Moxtra Binder -Select center column (Pages) -Arrange your documents in the order you want them to appear by pressing, holding and dragging them into the correct order - Push [Select] at the bottom on the screen -Select all the final pieces for your binder -Select the blue square with the arrow pointing up -Select [Open In...] -Select [PDF with Annotation] -Select [iBooks] - When your portfolio opens in iBooks, select the out button and EMAIL your iBook to me at chyde@hjisd.net 3. Print a copy to hand in. (-10 pts. for each item in color) ** -- ** =**Wednesday, 5-6-15**= 1. Writing Portfolio DUE by the end of class! Be ready to push the publishing button tomorrow! 2. If you have not already created a new Moxtra binder, do so NOW! Title the binder "__'s Writing Portfolio" and invite me: chyde@hjhawks.net (Mrs. Tolkien)__ __3. Go to the Pages column in this Moxtra binder.__ __- Select the [+] button at the bottom__ __- Select [More...] and then [Google Drive]__ __-Select and IMPORT your writing pieces__ //**2 at a time**__// into Moxtra until all pages are imported into your writing portfolio binder. ** -- ** =**Tuesday, 5-5-15**= 1. Read Chapters 9-10 of //The Hobbit//. 2. Post Middle Earth Chat on Moxtra 3. Complete quick summaries of chapters read on your Google Doc. Finish ch. 10 ** -- ** =**Monday, 5-4-15**= 1. Read Chapter 8 of //The Hobbit//. 2. Post Middle Earth Chat on Moxtra 3. Complete quick summaries of chapters read on your Google Doc. Finish ch. 8 ** -- ** =**Friday, 5-1-15**= None 1. Writing Portfolio (MAJOR GRADE) due May 11th ** -- ** =**Thursday, 4-30-15**= DUE: Sadlier Unit 10 Workbook! //None// 2. The following is a **major grade** and are to be used together (Day 3 of 3): Type final product and submit to Turnitin.com under "Gollum Character Analysis" by 3:15 today. ** -- ** =**Wednesday, 4-29-15**= //None// 2. Do Chapter 7 Reading Journal entry. ** -- ** =**Tuesday, 4-28-15**= __**2/3 and 4/5**__
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 * The BIG Hobbit TEST!**
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 * (__Dyslexic students__ who are unable to complete the chapter at home by themselves or with someone to help them read are expected to be in TUTORIALS at 7:30 on Monday morning to finish reading the book with Mrs. Hyde, Mrs. Horn, or Mr. Simmons! We will start promptly at 7:30!) **
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 * 1. Sadlier Unit 10 Vocabulary TEST!**
 * 2. Chapters 10-11 Quiz**
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 * Finish reading Ch. 11 and do your summary on your DOC.**
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 * the Chapters 14-15 Quiz posted on 5/14 should read "Chapters 14-16 Quiz"
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 * 1. Take //Hobbit// Chapters 6-7 Quiz**
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 * 1. Read Chapter 7 of //The Hobbit//.**
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 * 1. Library Day!**
 * 2. Read Chapter 6 of //The Hobbit//**

__**7/8**__ 1. The following are a **major grade** and are to be used together (Day 2 of 3): Type final product and submit to Turnitin.com under "Gollum Character Analysis." 2. Read Chapter 6 of //The Hobbit// (GN) ** -- ** =**Monday, 4-27-15**= //None// __**2/3 and 4/5**__ 1. The following are a **major grade** and are to be used together (Day 2 of 3): Type final product and submit to Turnitin.com under "Gollum Character Analysis." 1. Library Day! 2. SSR ** -- ** =**Friday, 4-24-15**= None 1. Writing Portfolio (MAJOR GRADE) due May 11th ** -- ** =**Thursday, 4-23-15**= //None// 1. Complete Reading Journal for Ch. 5 of //The Hobbit// 2. Hobbit Chapters 4-5 Quiz 3. The following are a **major grade** and are to be used together (Day 1 of 2): Type final product and submit to Turnitin.com under "Gollum Character Analysis." ** -- ** =**Wednesday, 4-22-15**= READING STAAR None 1. Writing Portfolio (MAJOR GRADE) due May 11th ** -- ** =**Tuesday, 4-21-15**= MATH STAAR 1. Writing Portfolio (MAJOR GRADE) due May 11th ** -- ** =**Monday, 4-20-15**= (Page #'s in the reading journal may not be accurate. They are for the hard copy version only. However, knowing the page #'s are not necessary in locating information in the text if you are reading accurately.) **If you are having to do your reading journal using a paper copy, it is your responsibility to turn them in to the Make-up Work Bin on the last day for __each chapter__.** 3. Watch this video clip. ** -- ** =**Friday, 4-17-15**= 1. Writing Portfolio (MAJOR GRADE) due May 11th 2. 2/3 and 4/5 complete and turn in your Earth Day Poem. 7/8 STAAR A tutorial or keep working on Writing Portfolio. ** -- ** =**Thursday, 4-16-15**= None (Page #'s in the reading journal may not be accurate. They are for the hard copy version only. However, knowing the page #'s are not necessary in locating information in the text if you are reading accurately.) **If you are having to do your reading journal using a paper copy, it is your responsibility to turn them in to the Make-up Work Bin on the last day for __each chapter__.** ** -- ** =**Wednesday, 4-15-15**= (Page #'s in the reading journal may not be accurate. They are for the hard copy version only. However, knowing the page #'s are not necessary in locating information in the text if you are reading accurately.) **If you are having to do your reading journal using a paper copy, it is your responsibility to turn them in to the Make-up Work Bin on the last day for __each chapter__.** ** -- ** =**Tuesday, 4-14-15**= (Page #'s in the reading journal may not be accurate. They are for the hard copy version only. However, knowing the page #'s are not necessary in locating information in the text if you are reading accurately.) **If you are having to do your reading journal using a paper copy, it is your responsibility to turn them in to the Make-up Work Bin on the last day for __each chapter__.** ** -- ** =**Monday, 4-13-15**= (Page #'s in the reading journal may not be accurate. They are for the hard copy version only. However, knowing the page #'s are not necessary in locating information in the text if you are reading accurately.) **If you are having to do your reading journal using a paper copy, it is your responsibility to turn them in to the Make-up Work Bin on the last day for __each chapter__.** ** -- ** =**Friday, 4-10-15**= //Hobbit// Chapter 1 Quiz 1. Writing Portfolio (MAJOR GRADE) due May 11th 2. 2/3 and 4/5 work on your Earth Day Poem. 7/8 STAAR A tutorial or keep working on Writing Portfolio. ** -- ** =**Thursday, 4-9-15**= (Page #'s in the reading journal may not be accurate. They are for the hard copy version only. However, knowing the page #'s are not necessary in locating information in the text if you are reading accurately.) **If you are having to do your reading journal using a paper copy, it is your responsibility to turn them in to the Make-up Work Bin on the last day for __each chapter__.** ** -- ** =**Wednesday, 4-8-15**= (Page #'s in the reading journal may not be accurate. They are for the hard copy version only. However, knowing the page #'s are not necessary in locating information in the text if you are reading accurately.) **If you are having to do your reading journal using a paper copy, it is your responsibility to turn them in to the Make-up Work Bin on the last day for __each chapter__.** ** -- ** =**Tuesday, 4-7-15**= Spring Pictures (Page #'s in the reading journal may not be accurate. They are for the hard copy version only. However, knowing the page #'s are not necessary in locating information in the text if you are reading accurately.) **If you are having to do your reading journal using a paper copy, it is your responsibility to turn them in to the Make-up Work Bin on the last day for __each chapter__.** ** -- ** =**Monday, 4-6-15**= (Page #'s in the reading journal may not be accurate. They are for the hard copy version only. However, knowing the page #'s are not necessary in locating information in the text if you are reading accurately.) **If you are having to do your reading journal using a paper copy, it is your responsibility to turn them in to the Make-up Work Bin on the last day for __each chapter__.** ** -- ** =**Thursday, 4-2-15**= (Page #'s in the reading journal may not be accurate. They are for the hard copy version only. However, knowing the page #'s are not necessary in locating information in the text if you are reading accurately.) **If you are having to do your reading journal using a paper copy, it is your responsibility to turn them in to the Make-up Work Bin on the last day for __each chapter__.** ** -- ** =**Wednesday, 4-1-15**= // The Hobbit // : The Journey Begins...
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 * __7/8__**
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 * Use this Quizlet stack of STAAR Reading terms to play //Space Race// or //Scatter// for 15-20 minutes.**
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 * Study this Quizlet stack of STAAR Reading terms!**
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 * Use this Quizlet stack of STAAR Reading terms to play //Space Race// or //Scatter// for 15-20 minutes.**
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 * 1. Read Chapter 5 of //The Hobbit//.**
 * 2. Complete //The Hobbit// Reading Journal for Chapter 5.**
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 * DUE: 2/3 and 4/5 Earth Day poem final copy**
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 * Study this Quizlet stack of STAAR Reading terms!**
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 * 1. Read Chapter 4-5 of //The Hobbit//.**
 * 2. Complete //The Hobbit// Reading Journal for Chapter 5.**
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 * 's 8-15**
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 * 1. Quiz over Chapter 2 of //The Hobbit//**
 * 1. Read Chapter //3// and 4 of //The Hobbit -graphic novel//.**
 * 2. Complete //The Hobbit// Reading Journal for Chapter 3-4.**
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 * 's 1-7**
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 * 1. Read Chapter 2 of //The Hobbit//.**
 * 2. Complete //The Hobbit// Reading Journal for Chapter 2.**
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 * 1. Read Chapter 2 of //The Hobbit//.**
 * 2. Complete //The Hobbit// Reading Journal for Chapter 2.**
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 * 1. Finish reading Chapter 1 of //The Hobbit//.**
 * 2. Complete //The Hobbit// Reading Journal for Chapter 1.**
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 * Personification2 from 4/7**
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 * 1. Read Chapter 1 of //The Hobbit//.**
 * 2. Complete //The Hobbit// Reading Journal for Chapter 1.**
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 * 1. Library**
 * 2. Read Chapter 1 of //The Hobbit//.**
 * 3. Complete //The Hobbit// Reading Journal for Chapter 1.**
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 * 1. Read Chapter 1 of //The Hobbit//.**
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 * 1. Read Chapter 1 of //The Hobbit//.**
 * 2. Work on //The Hobbit// Reading Journal for Chapter 1.**
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 * 1. Go to the App Store and download Moxtra.**
 * 2. Open the app and create an account.**
 * Your username: school email address**
 * Password: six digit lunch code and a lower case hj**
 * 3. Press the + (plus) button next to the word Binders located somewhere on the top of the screen.**
 * 4. Select Add New Binder**
 * 5. Title the Binder Topic: Last Name, First Name Hobbit Reading Journal and then press Next.**
 * 6. Invite ONLY me using my email address: chyde@hjhawks.net**
 * 7. Select Create.**
 * 8. Shortly, you will receive my acceptance and your Hobbit novel, graphic novel, and reading journal for Chapter 1.**
 * As we read and complete the reading journal in class, there is no need to turn in your work. I can see and grade everything as you are doing it. You can ask me questions directly through this app along with several other accommodating features.**
 * 9. Today, we will spend some time learning how to use Moxtra and going through the Pre-Reading on Moxtra.**
 * 10. Start studying these terms. You can go to Quizlet, search our class (Hydeenglish7) and download all 6 stacks to your Quizlet app. There will not be a formal test over just these terms; however, the terms WILL show up on each Hobbit quiz and your real STAAR Reading Test and YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO KNOW THEM. They also show up in your Reading Journal.**

11. Issue books: //The Hobbit// BOOK GRADE: You are responsible for bringing your book or iPad with your book on it to class everyday. You will be given a grade every three weeks called "Book Grade." Everyone starts with a 100 for this grade. You will lose 6 points from this grade every time you forget to bring your book to class. You will also lose 6 points every time you leave your book in class (includes iPad). Whenever you are absent from class, it is your responsibility, as always, to check the Wiki space for assignments. You can always assume that we will read another chapter when you are out. You are responsible for reading the chapter before returning to class, sick or not. 12. Library drive-thru

** -- ** =**Tuesday, 3-31-15**= THE STAAR WRITING TEST (DAY 2- Revising & Editing and Personal Narrative Essay) ** -- ** =**Monday, 3-30-15**= THE STAAR WRITING TEST (DAY 1- Revising & Editing and Expository Essay) ** -- **
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