Apr 30
BREAKDOWN WORD REMINDER:
- define according part of speech given
- define in relation to what we are studying
- use correct format
3RD: BREAKDOWN WORD: deluded - verb (2)
- Finish reading/discussing Chapter 6
- Brief Suggestions of what to review for test on 5-4
4TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: correspondent – noun (3)
5TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: mackinaw – noun (4)
- Hand in Gameboard Project
- Make-Up Work Day
6TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: urbanization – noun (5)
written by Barb Clawson
Apr 29
The following list of words was due to be handed in today:
REMEMBER:
- do not use a form of the word in your definition
- use the proper format
- give definition in relation to part of speech listed
- boundary – noun (land related)
- grid – noun
- homestead – noun
- sewage – noun
- rural – adjective
- traditional – adjective
- baptized – verb
- retaliate – verb
- journalist – noun
- combat – noun
written by Barb Clawson
Apr 26
26TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: baptized – verb (7)
- Continue reading/discussing Chapter 6
- Some class time for questions
27TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: retaliate – verb (8)
- Continue reading/discussing Chapter 6
- Some class time for questions
28TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: journalist – noun (9)
- Introduce video ” I Will Fight No More . . . Forever”
- Discuss there will be a wrap-up question at the end of the video, so suggest taking notes
29TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: combat – noun (10) HAND IN
- Watch ” I Will Fight No More . . . Forever”
30TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: aggravated – verb (1)
- Finish “I Will Fight No More . . . ” video
- Do wrap-up question — due at end of class
- Hand in Chapter 6 Questions
written by Barb Clawson
Apr 18
The project for the 4th Quarter will be to develop a file-folder, board game about the State of Washington.
Each student is expected to:
- Develop easily understood directions for the game
- Type or write in blue or black ink, a total of 30 questions in the specific, given categories with an answer sheet for question cards
- Create a name for the game
- Create a gameboard that is colorful and has graphics on it
- Completed game, with all needed playing pieces,needs to be in some type of envelop container with a closure (IE: Ziplock bag, large manila envelop, but NO grocery bags )
Each student has been given an assignment/direction sheet that has a grading rubric on the back. The grading rubric will tell you exactly what I am looking for. I have also given each student a letter-sized file folder.
Just a brief reminder this project is worth 20% of the 4th Quarter grade.
Below is an example of a gameboard that was completed in a past class.

written by Barb Clawson
Apr 18
19TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: grid – noun (2)
- Introduction to “Washington Gameboard Project”
- Due 5-5-2010 at beginning of class
20TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: homestead – noun (3)
21ST: BREAKDOWN WORD: sewage – noun (4)
22ND: BREAKDOWN WORD: rural – adjective (5)
- Chapter 6 Crossword – due 4-23, at beginning of class
- Work time for crossword
23RD: BREAKDOWN WORD: traditional – adjective (6)
- Begin reading and discussing Chapter 6
- Chapter 6 Questions – due 4-30 at the beginning of class
written by Barb Clawson
Apr 15
The following word list was to have been turned in today:
REMINDER:
- Use a definition that goes along with what we are studying
- Do not use a part of the word in your definition
WORDS:
- pioneer – noun
- enthusiastic – adjective
- ransomed – verb
- landmark – noun
- canvas – noun
- veteran – noun
- ambition – noun
- amputated – verb
- territory – noun
- reservation – noun (pertaining to Native Americans)
written by Barb Clawson
Apr 12
12TH: BREAKDOWN: ambition – noun (7)
- Reading & Discussing P 76-81
- Some work time for Chapter 5 questions
13TH: BREAKDOWN: amputated – verb (8)
- Reading & Discussing P 82-86
- Some work time for Chapter 5 questions
14TH: BREAKDOWN: territory – noun (9)
- Hand in Chapter 5 questions at beginning of period
- Chapter 5 test review
15TH: BREAKDOWN: reservation – noun (10) [Native American related] HAND IN
- Chapter 5 Test with handwritten notes for Extra Credit
- When done, read silently in Chapter 6
16TH: BREAKDOWN: boundary – noun (1) [land related]
- Jr. Scholastic
- Possible Chapter 5 make-up test
written by Barb Clawson
Mar 31
NOTE: For students who missed the Chapter 4 test, make-up will be some time during the week.
5TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: enthusiastic – adjective (2)
- Review class expectations – ONLY 2 HALL PASSES DURING QUARTER
- Chapter 5 Crossword due 4-6 at the beginning of class
6TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: ransomed – verb (3)
- Part 1 of Oregon Trail video with Graphic Organizer
- Short discussion on video
- chapter 5 questions due 4-14 at beginning of class
- Chapter 5 test on 4-15 — handwritten notes may be used and turned in for extra credit
7TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: landmark – noun (4)
- Part 2 of Oregon Trail video with Graphic Organizer
- Short discussion
- some question work time
8TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: canvas – noun (5)
- Part 3 of Oregon Trail video with Graphic Organizer

- Short discussion on video
- some question work time
9TH: BREAKDOWN WORD: veteran – noun (6)
- Part 4 of Oregon Trail video with Graphic Organizer
- Short discussion on video
- some question work time
written by Barb Clawson
Mar 20
The following breakdown words are due on March 22nd:
REMINDER: Do not use a form of the word in your definition. Please use the breakdown list format using three columns and bullets.
- galleons – noun
- disheartened – verb
- scurvy – noun
- lucrative – adjective
- merged – verb
- gristmill – noun
- barter – verb
- parallel – noun (geography related)
- extinction – noun
- converted – verb (related to religion)
written by Barb Clawson
Mar 20
22ND: BREAKDOWN WORD: converted – verb (10) [related to religion] HAND IN
- Chapter 4 Test
- Handwritten notes can be used and attached for Ex Cr

- Attach questions assigned by substitute to test
- When done, read quietly in novel or begin reading Chapter 5 in textbook
23RD: BREAKDOWN WORD: pioneer – noun (1)
- Chapter 4 Test make up
- Portfolio collection day

- Jr. Scholastic reading
24TH: Student-Led Conferences
25TH: Student-Led Conferences
26TH: Trivia
written by Barb Clawson