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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)

• Chapter 6 Test

5TH: BREAKDOWN WORD:  mackinaw – noun (4)

• Hand in Gameboard Project
• Make-Up Work Day

6TH: BREAKDOWN WORD:  urbanization – noun (5)

• Make-Up Work Day

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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

1. boundary – noun (land related)
2. grid – noun
3. homestead – noun
4. sewage – noun
5. rural – adjective
6. traditional – adjective
7. baptized – verb
8. retaliate – verb
9. journalist – noun
10. combat – noun

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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

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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:

1. Develop easily understood directions for the game
2. 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
3. Create a name for the game
4. Create a gameboard that is colorful and has graphics on it
5. 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. 

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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)

• Gameboard Work Day

21ST:  BREAKDOWN WORD:  sewage – noun (4)

• Gameboard Work Day

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

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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:

1. pioneer – noun
2. enthusiastic – adjective
3. ransomed – verb
4. landmark – noun
5. canvas – noun
6. veteran – noun
7. ambition – noun
8. amputated – verb
9. territory – noun
10. reservation – noun (pertaining to Native Americans)

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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

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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

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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.

1. galleons – noun
2. disheartened  – verb
3. scurvy – noun
4. lucrative – adjective
5. merged – verb
6. gristmill – noun
7. barter – verb
8. parallel – noun (geography related)
9. extinction – noun
10. converted – verb (related to religion)

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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

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