Monday, March 23rd 2020

Dear Parents and Students,

In these uncertain times, I want you to know that I am thinking about all of you and the disruption this

school closure has had on your lives due to the coronavirus. I hope that you are staying safe and

healthy and that your spring break was relaxing. Please make sure to check your emails daily as well

as the Pinal County Schools Website (https://www.pinalk12.org/) for updated information on the

COVID-19 closure. I am here to let you know that at any time you have questions, concerns, or need

someone to talk to, you may contact me by email jaguayo@pinalk12.org.

The assignments I will be sending to students can be completed electronically (using OneNote) or

paper based (picked up in the office). I understand that during this time it may be an unusual

experience, but I am certain that we can work together to help make things as normal as possible. I

have included a summary of assignments below to help make this transition as smooth as possible.

Reading/Writing:

- Holes Literature Study (See additional information)

- Reading Plus 4th - 6th: 1 Reading lesson, 2 Vocabulary lessons and 1 Visual Skills lesson per week.

Math

- 5th grade math review

- Think aloud math word problems (may be something for the household to participate in)

Science

- Earth and Space Science (Solar System)

Any additional assignments/ information will be communicated via email or REMIND to stay connected

during this time.

We, as a school, will do everything we can to continue to provide everything you need to so that we

may meet the needs of our students and the resources parents need for support along the way. Please

know that I am extremely grateful for each and every one of you and this extra work that has been

placed in your hands. I am here for anything you may need, and I believe together we will successfully

finish our 5th grade year and move onto 6th grade prepared.

Again, if at any time you have questions I am available via email at jaguayo@pinalk12.org. I will be

spending most of my time working from home and spending quality time with my wife, son and soon

to be baby. Yes, my wife and I are expecting another child and we couldn’t be happier! I am hopeful

that we can work though this together to finish off the year strong!

Sincerely,

Mr. Aguayo

Communication & Reminders:

Remind is a free text-messaging app that provides users with information more

quickly than the traditional paper handouts. Remind is an efficient and easy way

of communicating school events, programs and reminders to parents via text-

message directly to parents/ guardians. This website application also serves as a way for parents to

conveniently contact the teacher regarding

questions, clarification or additional information.

• Website: rmd.at/aguay05

• Text-message: 81010 and text @aguay05

Holes Literature Study Hello Parents and families,

Our class will be reading the novel Holes by Louis Sachar

as a part of our literature study for the subjects of reading and

writing. I am very excited for this unit since it gives students the

opportunity to explore literature by reading lengthier stories

that assist with their comprehension, vocabulary and…..

(fingers crossed) enjoyment of reading! Please be advised that

with a unit such as this one, students will be held accountable

and responsible for the assigned readings and assignments in

order to stay on track without falling behind. After reading the

novel, students will be writing a five paragraph essay

comparing the story and the movie by citing evidence and

using information from both versions. I am always surprised to

see how many differences the students can find from the two

adaptations and look forward to seeing who can identify the

most.

Attached to this letter is an outline of expected assignments, a tentative schedule/ calendar

and a QR code to view and download the book at home using their school’s login

credentials.

Throughout the course of this literature study, students will be required and responsible for

maintaining and completing the following assignments.

• Chapter Vocabulary Terms and Definitions

• Chapter Story map • Chapter Vocabulary Quizzes

• Chapter Reading Quizzes • Chapter Summaries (1 paragraph) • Mid-Test (Ch. 1-25)

• Final Test (Ch. 26-50) • End-of-Book Project (Will be discussed after Chapter 25)

• End-of-Book Compare and Contrast Essay

Students will be responsible to read and complete the assigned tasks each day. Ideally, students are to read a

minimum of at least two chapters each day to stay on track without falling behind. Keep in mind that reading ahead is totally fine!

Interactive Links

-Will take you to Forms for the

quiz.

OR

log on to Office 365 email and

click links

Week Due Chapters Readings Assignments

Monday, March 23rd

To Friday

March 27th

1 – 3 p. 2 – 5

Holes Folder and Story map Vocab Definitions & page numbers 1 paragraph summary Reading Quiz Vocab Quiz

4 – 7 p. 5 – 19

Story map Vocab Definitions & page numbers 1 paragraph summary Reading Quiz Vocab Quiz Fakebook Profile

Monday March 30th

To Friday

April 3rd

8 – 13 p. 19 – 29

Story map Vocab Definitions & page numbers 1 paragraph summary Reading Quiz Vocab Quiz Camp Green Lake Instagram Post

14 – 18 p. 29 – 37

Story map Vocab Definitions & page numbers 1 paragraph summary Reading Quiz Vocab Quiz

Monday April 6th

To Friday

April 10th

19 – 22 p. 37 – 44

Story map Vocab Definitions & page numbers 1 paragraph summary Reading Quiz Vocab Quiz Story Elements Plot Graphic Organizer

23 – 28 p. 44 – 55

Story map Vocab Definitions & page numbers 1 paragraph summary Reading Quiz Vocab Quiz Mid-Test (Ch. 1 - 25) (Will be on Socrative) Introduction to Projects

Monday April 13th

To Friday

April 17th

29 – 34 p. 55 – 68

Story map Vocab Definitions & page numbers 1 paragraph summary Reading Quiz Vocab Quiz Projects

35 – 40 p. 68 – 80

Story map Vocab Definitions & page numbers 1 paragraph summary Reading Quiz Vocab Quiz Projects

Monday April 20th

To Friday

April 24th

41 – 45 p. 80 – 91

Story map Vocab Definitions & page numbers 1 paragraph summary Reading Quiz Vocab Quiz Projects

46 – 50 p. 91 – 102

Story map Vocab Definitions & page numbers 1 paragraph summary Reading Quiz Vocab Quiz

Projects Final-Test (Ch. 25 - 50) (Will be on Socrative)

Friday May 8th

Final Projects DUE Compare & Contrast Essay & Holes Choice Activity

Vocab – Holes Ch 1-3

Word

Page #

Definition

gruff

descendants

vast

perseverance

befell

dazed

desolate

violation

premises

Name ________________________________________________ Date ________________________

Vocab – Holes Ch 4-7

scarcity

prospect

retrieved

despicable

souvenir

defective

forlorn

eternity

deftly

excavated

preposterous

dawdle

grimaced

predatory

Name ________________________________________________ Date ________________________

Vocab – Holes Ch 8-13

Vocab – Holes Ch 14-18

Vocab – Holes Ch 19-22

Vocab – Holes Ch 23-28

Scowled

intensity

shrugged

appropriate

metallic

paranoid

evict

condemned

toxic

refuge

defiance

incurable

vile

blotchy

Name ________________________________________________ Date ________________________

Vocab – Holes Ch 29-34

Vocab – Holes Ch 35-40

depriving

revving

cluster

mirage

grimly

sheepishly

ventilation

nectar

distracted

protruding

frail

despair

soggy

precipice

delirious

intertwined

contritely

Name ________________________________________________ Date ________________________

Vocab – Holes Ch 41-45

indentation

contaminate

destiny

fugitive

inexplicable

indistinct

adjacent

pronounced

precarious

Illuminated

Name ________________________________________________ Date ________________________

Vocab – Holes Ch 46-50

initiate

rigid

strenuous

authenticated

legitimate

hallucinations

ranting

raving

comprehend

detainees

incarcerated

tedious