Wednesday 05/31 Morning Warm-Up and Schedule

1. Last call for library books and classroom materials.
2. Place your report card and other awards/certificates in your Take Home Folder.
3. Write a letter to a future student in my class:
• Use your best writing skills, your letter should be around 1/2 a page long.
• Turn-in your finished letter and check-off your name at the front table.
4. We will sign yearbooks after turning in our letters.
5. THERE ARE SPEAKERS NEAR THE STAGE: BE VERY CAREFUL AS YOU WALK UP AND DOWN THE STEPS.

Schedule:

8:45 - 9:10  Arrival and "Dear Future Student" Letter

9:10 - 9:25 Sign Yearbooks
9:30 - 10:30 5th Grade End-of-Year Celebration

10:30 - 11:00 "Top Ten Things of 5th Grade" Activity

11:00 - 11:30 "One Word" Activity

11:30 - 12:05 To Be Determined

12:05 - 12:55 Lunch and Recess

12:55 - 2:45 To Be Determined

Tuesday 05/30 Morning Warm-Up

***FINISH STRONG!!!***

1. FINISH your BioPoem: Submit a VIEW ONLY link to the community doc.
2. Have your Writing materials:
• FINISH publishing your poetry
• Practice reading your poems.
3. Student Leaders to the Gym @ 8:30 to turn in your badge.
4. Padlock Video and Practice Schedule

SCHEDULE:
8:00 - 8:40 Writing
8:40 - 9:05 Dance Practice for 2nd Grade
9:05 - 9:50 Specials: PE
9:50 - 10:30 Poetry Author's Chair
10:30 - 10:45 Summer Book Swap in Library
10:45 - 12:00 5th Grade End-Of-Year Projects
12:05 - 12:55 PBIS End-of-Trimester Reward
12:55 - 2:00 Math
2:00 - 2:30 Positive Message Writing
2:30 - 2:50 Read Aloud

Friday 05/26 Reading - Discuss the Plot

Purpose:  I can discuss the plot of our story to understand how the characters and events interact.

1. Have your "Plot" Response ready to share in a Book Club Meeting with Mr. Erickson; bring your book to return.
2. BioPoem
• Use the BioPoem Outline and Mr. Erickson's BioPoem Example to guide you.
• Make a copy of the BioPoem Template.
• Submit a VIEW ONLY link to the community doc.
3. Self-Portrait
• Use the provided white construction paper.
• Draw your self-portrait from the shoulders up.
• Be as neat and colorful as your abilities allow.
• Fill all white space with a background design.

Character Award

Purpose:  I can identify classmates who have shown great character throughout the school year.

Character Award

Friday 05/26 Science - Genes and DNA

Purpose: I can learn more about human growth and development by extending my knowledge with genes and DNA.

1. Read & Write: "The Human Body" at ReadWorks Digital
2. Whole Group: "Genetics"
• Brainstorm
• Bill Nye - Genes

Friday 05/26 Writing - FINISH Publishing Poetry

Purpose: I can edit, revise, improve, and publish my poetry to show different styles and concepts.

1. Independent Practice: Publish your poetry into a collection that includes a variety of styles and concepts: 
• Metaphor and/or Simile 
• Personification 
• Alliteration and/or Onomatopoeia 
• Repetition 
• Shape/Stanzas 
• Acrostic 
• Haiku 
• Ode
2. Create your front cover, back cover, and illustrate your poems.
3. Extension:  Add more of your poems to your published collection!

Friday 05/26 Morning Warm-Up

1. Have your Writing materials ready and continue publishing your poetry.
2. Review our Selfie & Memory Slideshow:
• Kambria, Hailey, and Carter S. add your VIEW ONLY link to the community doc.
• Report any necessary changes to Mr. E
3. Padlock Video and Practice Schedule

***5th Grade Ceremony Practice @ 8:25 - Have your partner ready to stand next to in your formation position; Joey, Avery, and Aubrey be ready to read your speeches.***

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Westwood Field Day - TODAY 12:30 - 2:30

PBIS Reward - Tuesday 05/30

Thursday 05/25 Reading - 5th Grade Ceremony Activities

5th Grade End-of-Year Ceremony Activities

1. Selfie & Memory Slide
• Make a copy of the Template
• Only you may be in your “selfie” and you must smile so it is easy for the audience to tell who you are.
• Do not change the font type, size, or color; we want the audience to easily read each name and memory.
• Change the background color/design so it is personalized for you!
• Submit a VIEW ONLY link to the community doc.
2. BioPoem
• Use the BioPoem Outline and Mr. Erickson's BioPoem Example to guide you.
• Make a copy of the BioPoem Template.
• Submit a VIEW ONLY link to the community doc.
3. Self-Portrait
• Use the provided white construction paper.
• Draw your self-portrait from the shoulders up.
• Be as neat and colorful as your abilities allow.
• Fill all white space with a background design.

Thursday 05/25 Science - Systems of the Human Body Assessment

Purpose: I can explain the interrelationship among human body systems and their parts.

1. Read & Write: "The Human Body" at ReadWorks Digital
2. Review your Vocabulary Work: Systems of the Human Body Vocabulary Chart
3. Assessment:  Systems of the Human Body

Thursday 05/25 Writing - Publish Poetry

Purpose: I can edit, revise, improve, and publish my poetry to show different styles and concepts.

1. Independent Practice: Publish your poetry into a collection that includes a variety of styles and concepts: 
• Metaphor and/or Simile 
• Personification 
• Alliteration and/or Onomatopoeia 
• Repetition 
• Shape/Stanzas 
• Acrostic 
• Haiku 
• Ode
2. Create your front cover, back cover, and illustrate your poems.
3. Extension:  Add more of your poems to your published collection!

Thursday 05/25 Morning Warm-Up

1. Have your Writing materials ready and continue publishing your poetry.
2. Put all your fliers in your Take Home Folder.
3. Padlock Video and Practice Schedule

***5th Grade Ceremony Practice @ 8:25 - Have your partner ready to stand next to in your formation position; Joey, Avery, and Aubrey be ready to read your speeches.***

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Human Growth and Development Lessons - TODAY

Safety Patrol Picnic - TODAY

Westwood Field Day - Friday

PBIS Reward - Tuesday 05/30

Wednesday 05/24 Reading - Discuss Characters

Purpose: I can discuss characters with my book club to deepen my understanding of what I read. 

1. Have your Analyze Characters Response ready to share in a Book Club Meeting with Mr. Erickson.
2. Independent Reading Time
3. "Describing the Plot" Response is due Friday:
• The Beginning
• The Exciting Incident
• The Rising Action
• The Climax
• The Falling Action
• The Ending
4. 5th Grade End-of-Year Celebration: Selfie & Memory Slide
• Make a copy of the Template
• Only you may be in your “selfie” and you must smile so it is easy for the audience to tell who you are.
• Do not change the font type, size, or color; we want the audience to easily read each name and memory.
• Change the background color/design so it is personalized for you!
• Submit a VIEW ONLY link to the community doc by TOMORROW morning.
5. BioPoem
• Use the BioPoem Outline and Mr. Erickson's BioPoem Example to guide you.
• Make a copy of the BioPoem Template.
• Submit a VIEW ONLY link to the community doc.

Wednesday 05/24 Science - Systems of the Human Body Conclusion & Review

Purpose: I can explain the interrelationship among human body systems and their parts.

1. Read & Write: "The Human Body" at ReadWorks Digital
2. Whole Group: Systems of the Human Body Conclusion (Textbook page 214) 
3. Independent Practice: Vocabulary and Big Idea Review
4. Extension:  Weird But True Facts About the Human Body

Wednesday 05/24 Morning Warm-Up

***Please look in your desk/area for the book Sasquatch in the Paint.***

1. Have any remaining Library Books ready to return.
2. Padlock Video and Practice Schedule
3. Practice vocabulary at FreeRice

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Human Growth and Development Lessons - TODAY through Thursday 2:00 - 2:45

Safety Patrol Picnic - Thursday

Westwood Field Day - Friday

PBIS Reward - Tuesday 05/30

Tuesday 05/23 Math - The Game of Life: Credits and Debits

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

The Game of Life: Credits and Debits

Tuesday 05/23 Reading - Practice Analyzing Characters

Purpose: I can analyze characters by describing their appearance, actions, thoughts/feelings, and traits to help me form an opinion of them.

1. Independent Reading Time
2. "Analyze Characters" Response is due TOMORROW:
• Appearance
• Actions of the character
• Thoughts/feelings the character has
• What character trait best describes them?
• Your opinion of the character (like/dislike, connections, etc)
3. 5th Grade End-of-Year Celebration: Selfie & Memory Slide
• Make a copy of the Template
• Only you may be in your “selfie” and you must smile so it is easy for the audience to tell who you are.
• Do not change the font type, size, or color; we want the audience to easily read each name and memory.
• Change the background color/design so it is personalized for you!
• Submit a VIEW ONLY link to the community doc by Thursday morning.

Tuesday 05/23 Science - Making Sense of Senses

Purpose: I can compare the senses of humans with those of other vertebrates.

1. Read & Write: "The Human Body" at ReadWorks Digital
2. Whole Group: "Making Sense of Senses" on textbook pages 210 - 213.
3. Independent Practice:
• Compare and contrast human senses with those of other vertebrates
• Show Your Understanding
4. Extension:  Amazing Animal Senses

Tuesday 05/23 Writing - Publish Poetry

Poetry Unit: I can edit, revise, improve, and publish my poetry to show different styles and concepts.

1. Independent Practice: Publish your poetry into a collection that includes a variety of styles and concepts: 
• Metaphor and/or Simile 
• Personification 
• Alliteration and/or Onomatopoeia 
• Repetition 
• Shape/Stanzas 
• Acrostic 
• Haiku 
• Ode
2. Create your front cover, back cover, and illustrate your poems.
3. Extension:  Add more of your poems to your published collection!

Tuesday 05/23 Morning Warm-Up

***Tornado Drill @ 8:15***

1. Have your Writing materials ready and continue publishing your poetry.
2. Padlock Video and Practice Schedule

***5th Grade Ceremony Practice @ 8:40 - Have your partner ready to stand next to your formation position.***

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Human Growth and Development Lessons - TODAY through Thursday 2:00 - 2:45

Safety Patrol Picnic - Thursday

Westwood Field Day - Friday

PBIS Reward - Tuesday 05/30

Monday 05/22 Reading - Discuss Figurative Language

Purpose: I can discuss figurative language with my book club to deepen my understanding of what I read.

1. Have your Figurative Language Response ready to share in a Book Club Meeting with Mr. Erickson.
2. Independent Reading Time
3. "Analyze Characters" Response is due WEDNESDAY:
• Appearance
• Actions of the character
• Thoughts/feelings the character has
• What character trait best describes them?
• Your opinion of the character (like/dislike, connections, etc)
4. 5th Grade End-of-Year Celebration: Selfie & Memory Slide
• Make a copy of the Template
• Only you may be in your “selfie” and you must smile so it is easy for the audience to tell who you are.
• Do not change the font type, size, or color; we want the audience to easily read each name and memory.
• Change the background color/design so it is personalized for you!
• Submit a VIEW ONLY link to the community doc by Thursday morning.

Monday 05/22 Science - The Nervous System

Purpose: I can explain how the nervous system works with other body systems.

1. Read & Write: "The Human Body" at ReadWorks Digital
2. Whole Group: "The Nervous System" on textbook pages 202 - 205.
3. Independent Practice:
• Read more about the Your Amazing Brain, Your Brain & Nervous System, and/or the Nervous System
• Show Your Understanding
4. Extension: Bill Nye The Brain

Monday 05/22 Writing - Publish Poetry

Poetry Unit: I can edit, revise, improve, and publish my poetry to show different styles and concepts.

1. Independent Practice: Publish your poetry into a collection that includes a variety of styles and concepts: 
• Metaphor and/or Simile 
• Personification 
• Alliteration and/or Onomatopoeia 
• Repetition 
• Shape/Stanzas 
• Acrostic 
• Haiku 
• Ode
2. Extension:  Add more of your poems to your published collection!

Monday 05/22 Morning Warm-Up

***5th Grade Ceremony Practice @ 8:00 - Have your partner ready to stand next to your formation position.***

1. Review your Leadership Job to see what you are responsible for this week
2. Have your Writing materials ready
3. Padlock Video and Practice Schedule

***Kirkendall Library Summer Reading Program Assembly @ 8:30***

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Human Growth and Development Lessons - Tuesday through Thursday

Safety Patrol Picnic - Thursday

Westwood Field Day - Friday

Friday 05/19 Reading - Figurative Language Practice

Purpose: I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.

1. Independent Reading Time
2. "Figurative Language" Response is due Monday:
• Identify examples of figurative from your reading.
• Describe FIVE elements (characters, setting, events, etc.) of your story by composing metaphors and similes.
3. Writing: Publish your poetry into a collection that includes a variety of styles and concepts: 
• Metaphor and/or Simile 
• Personification 
• Alliteration and/or Onomatopoeia 
• Repetition 
• Shape/Stanzas 
• Acrostic 
• Haiku 
• Ode

Friday 05/19 Science - Digestive and Excretory Systems

Purpose: I can explain how the skeletal & muscular systems help the digestive & excretory systems do their jobs.

1. Read & Write: "The Human Body" at ReadWorks Digital
2. Whole Group: "Digestive and Excretory Systems" on textbook pages 198 - 201.
3. Independent Practice:
• Read more about the Digestive System
• Show Your Understanding
4. Extension: Bill Nye Digestion

Friday 05/19 Morning Warm-Up

***Summer Reading Program:  PLEASE bring in books!!!***

1. Return your library books by the end of the day.
2. Have your Spelling materials and Behavior Log ready
3. Practice your May Words @ SpellingCity.com
4. Padlock Video and Practice Schedule

***5th Grade Ceremony Practice @ 8:40 - Have your partner ready to stand next to your formation position.***

Thursday 05/18 Science - The Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

Purpose: I can explain how the circulatory system and respiratory system work together to deliver oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

1. Whole Group: Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
• Bill Nye - The Heart
• Bill Nye - Respiration

Thursday 05/18 Reading - Discuss Conflict

Purpose:  I can better understand the plot of our story by discussing the conflicts.

1. Have your Conflict Response ready to share in a Book Club Meeting with Mr. Erickson.
2. Independent Reading Time
3. "Figurative Language" Response is due Monday:
• Identify examples of figurative from your reading.
• Describe FIVE elements (characters, setting, events, etc.) of your story by composing metaphors and similes.

Thursday 05/18 Writing - Poetry Publishing

Poetry Unit: I can edit, revise, improve, and publish my poetry to show different styles and concepts.

1. Whole Group: Review Literary Concepts
2. Independent Practice: Publish your poetry into a collection that includes a variety of styles and concepts: 
• Metaphor and/or Simile 
• Personification 
• Alliteration and/or Onomatopoeia 
• Repetition 
• Shape/Stanzas 
• Acrostic 
• Haiku 
• Ode

Thursday 05/18 Morning Warm-Up

***Band Students:  Eat lunch at 10:40***

1. Display your HomeLink 8.7 for the Homework Checker
2. Read & Write: "Moonrise" at ReadWorks Digital (GOAL: Everyone achieve a score of at least 80%)
3. Have your Writing materials and Behavior Log ready
4. Padlock Video and Practice Schedule

UPCOMING EVENTS:

All Library Books Due and Westwood Field Day - TOMORROW

Wednesday 05/17 Reading - Practice Describing Conflict

Purpose:  I can determine the important elements of my reading by identifying and describing conflicts.

1. Independent Reading Time
2. "Describing Conflict" Response is due TOMORROW:  
• Identify at least two conflicts that are driving your plot.
• Describe the conflicts you identified by writing about who the struggles are between, why, and how they might be solved.
• Compose a paragraph using your outline.

Wednesday 05/17 Science - Circulatory and Respiratory Systems

Purpose: I can explain how the circulatory system and respiratory system work together to deliver oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

1. Review:  Show Your Understanding of the Skeletal and Muscular Systems
2. Whole Group: Circulatory and Respiratory Systems on Textbook pages 192 - 197
3. Independent Practice:
• Read more about the Circulatory System and/or the Respiratory System
• Show Your Understanding

Wednesday 05/17 Morning Warm-Up

***JDRF Donations Due TODAY and Go The Distance Day @ 1:45 (Pending Weather)***

1. Have your Library Check-Out materials ready
2. Padlock Video and Practice Schedule
3. Practice vocabulary at FreeRice

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Band Lunch Concert AND Famous People Fair - TOMORROW

All Library Books Due and Westwood Field Day - Friday

Tuesday 05/16 Science - Skeletal and Muscular Systems

Purpose: I can explain how the skeletal system and muscular system work together to perform movements.

1. Whole Group: "Skeletal and Muscular Systems"
• Textbook pages 188 - 191
• Bill Nye Bones and Muscles
2. Independent Practice:  Show Your Understanding

Tuesday 05/16 Morning Warm-Up

***5th Grade Track Meet TODAY***

Bring your cold lunch in and place it in the bin, then stow any of your extra stuff under your desk.  The bus should be here about 8:40-8:45. The track meet starts at 9:00. School sack lunches will be delivered to the track.  Remember, our expectations for behavior: Respectful, Responsible, and Safe.

1. Read & Write: "Bones On the Go!" at ReadWorks Digital (GOAL: Everyone achieve a score of at least 80%)
2. Have your Science materials ready
3. Padlock Video and Practice Schedule

UPCOMING EVENTS:

JDRF Donations Due and Go The Distance Day - TOMORROW

Band Lunch Concert AND Famous People Fair - Thursday

All Library Books Due and Westwood Field Day - Friday

Monday 05/15 Reading - Discuss Summaries

Purpose: I can discuss my summaries with my book club to deepen my understanding of what I read. 

1. Have your Summarizing Response ready to share in a Book Club Meeting with Mr. Erickson.
2. Independent Reading Time
3. "Describing Conflict" Response is due THURSDAY:  
• Identify at least two conflicts that are driving your plot.
• Describe the conflicts you identified by writing about who the struggles are between, why, and how they might be solved.
• Compose a paragraph using your outline.

Monday 05/15 Science - Systems of the Human Body Vocabulary

Purpose: I can define, understand, and use words/phrases related to the study of Systems of the Human Body.

1. Preview:  Organ/System Brainstorm
2. Whole Group: "Introduction" and "Science Vocabulary" on textbook pages 182 - 185.
3. Independent Practice: Systems of the Human Body Vocabulary Chart
4. Read "Organ Systems" on textbook pages 186 - 187 and show your understanding.

Monday 05/15 Writing - Odes

Purpose: I can write odes, a type of poem that celebrates something ordinary as quite extraordinary.

1. Whole Group: Introduction to Odes 
• Mr. Erickson's Ode to the Cyclones
• An Ode to Blueberries
• An Ode to Stinky Breath
2. Independent Practice: Use these guidelines when working on your odes:
• Pick an ordinary place or thing.
• Give your subject praise or thanks. (Oh, _____________!)
• Speak directly to the object.
• Use adjectives to describe it.
• Use verbs to bring that object to life. (Personification)
• Use repeated lines.

Monday 05/15 Morning Warm-Up

1. Review your Leadership Job to see what you are responsible for this week
2. Display your Summarizing Response for the Homework Checker.
3. Have your Writing materials ready
4. Padlock Video and Practice Schedule

***5th Grade Ceremony Practice @ 8:40 - Have your partner ready to stand next to your formation position.***

UPCOMING EVENTS:

5th Grade Track Meet - TOMORROW

Go The Distance Day - Wednesday

Band Lunch Concert AND Famous People Fair - Thursday

Westwood Field Day - Friday