Classroom Resources

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Thursday 05/31 Morning Warm-Up and Schedule

SMILE!!!
Clap & Jive during our entrance
Be quiet during the instrumental section
There are speakers near the stage: be very careful as you walk up and down the steps
  1. Last call for library books and classroom materials.
  2. Place your report card and other awards/certificates in your Take Home Folder.
  3. Dylan, Allen, Griffin, and Matthew: Please go to the gym to help Mr. Drake set up chairs.
Schedule:
7:45 - 8:05 Arrival
8:05 - 8:30 LAST Rehearsal
8:30 - 9:10 "One Word" Activity
9:10 - 9:25 Sign Yearbooks
9:30 - 10:30 5th Grade End-of-Year Celebration

10:30 - 11:30 End-of-Year Writing Stations
11:30 - 12:05 To Be Determined
12:05 - 12:55 Lunch and Recess
12:55 - 2:45 To Be Determined

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Wednesday 05/30 Morning Warm-Up

***Be on the look-out for classroom books & materials you may have stashed away***
  1. Place all the flyers in your Take Home Folder
  2. FINISH your end-of-year projects
  3. Review our Selfie Slide Presentation: Let Mr. E know if any changes need to be made.
***5th Grade Celebration Practice @ 11:30 for 4th Grade***
SMILE!!!
Clap & Jive during our entrance
Be quiet during instrumental section

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Tuesday 05/29 Math - The Game of Life

Purpose: I can accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimal numbers.

Tuesday 05/29 Writing - Poetry Collection Celebration

Purpose: I can read, enjoy, analyze, and discuss my peers' poetry.
  1. Read your classmates' Poetry Collections: WE WILL START WITH PARTNER #1 AND WORK THROUGH THEM IN ORDER, ONE BY ONE.
  2. Analyze their use of different poetry styles and concepts:
    • I like your use of ______ in...
    • The way you _____ reminds me of...
    • I think you could add more _____ in...
    • Your _____ poem made me feel...
    • Maybe you could try...
    • I like the part of ____ where...
    • I was wondering...
    • _____ stuck with me because...
  3. Share and discuss with your partner: CELEBRATE AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK

Tuesday 05/29 Reading -

  1. Book Club: Have your "Characters" Response ready to share
  2. Thinking and Writing About Your Reading: "Describing the Plot" Response AS A GROUP:
    • The Beginning
    • The Exciting Incident
    • The Rising Action
    • The Climax
    • The Falling Action
    • The Ending
  3. Show to Mr. E, then turn in your Book Club book.
  4. FINALIZE your poetry collection and be ready to share @ 11:20

Tuesday 05/29 Leadership - Advice For a 2nd Grader

As nearly-done 5th graders, you each have important knowledge--and it must be passed on!

As a leader, write a letter to a 2nd grader in Mrs. Rohlf's classroom:

  • Give positive advice and guidance to help a younger student succeed in elementary school.
  • Detail the upcoming activities (both in the classroom and out) they will participate in.
  • Be sure to thank them for being our buddy, especially the May Day baskets.
  • Use your best writing skills, your letter should be around 1/2 a page long.
Have your letter ready to deliver at 10:00.

Tuesday 05/29 Morning Warm-Up

***Upcoming Events***
Summer Book Giveaway then
Game Time with Buddy Class TODAY @ 10:00
  1. Review your place in our 5th Grade Celebration Arrangement:
    • Practice from 8:05 - 8:30
    • Dress Rehearsal for 2nd Graders
  2. FINISH your end-of-year projects
  3. Search for an inspirational quote to help a younger student then free read or write quietly
***Be on the look-out for classroom books & materials you may have stashed away***