Settling the Great Basin

Chapter 7

Bell Activity

Pick up the new study guide. Be careful! The pages didn’t get stapled. There are two pages for this study guide. Take no more and no less!!!

Your words are “survey” & “bowery” Find the word on your purple study guide and complete the

following information for the word. Find the definition using a glossary. Use your own knowledge and experience to complete the

rest of the definition.

Where should your backpack be?

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Word: survey My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: Draw a picture of it:

Sentence:

Synonym/Example:

Antonym/Non-Example:

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Word: survey My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: the act of determining the Draw a picture of it:

exact boundaries of a parcel of land

Sentence: The Mormons surveyed the

land to create new settlements, like Salt

Lake City.

Synonym/Example: analysis, appraisal; map

Antonym/Non-Example: uncharted unappraised

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Word: bowery My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: Draw a picture of it:

Sentence:

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Antonym/Non-Example:

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Word: bowery My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: a shaded place for holding Draw a picture of it:

meetings

Sentence: One of the first structures

built in Salt Lake City was a bowery

where the Mormons could hold meetings.

Synonym/Example: pavilion, gazebo

Antonym/Non-Example: house, church

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Today we will learn…

History Objective – We will describe the tasks and eventsthe pioneers faced when they began to settle the Salt Lake Valley.

Behavior Objective – Work Ethic: We will stay on task and listen for important information.

Language Objective – We will read for important details and write what we learn in the form of a newspaper article.

Newspapers

Take out a blank piece of paper. Put the title “Deseret News” at the top.

Then choose a newspaper from the center of your desk.

What are the features of a newspaper article? What things do they tend to have?

Look at two or three articles and make a list of 5 things (features) almost all newspaper articles have. (ex. Headline)

What features do most newspaper articles have?

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What features do most newspaper articles have?

1 – Headline: A title that grabs the readers attention. Dramatic!! 2 – By line: Records the name of the journalist/author. 3 – Article text: The body of the article summarizes what happed,

who was involved, when and where it took place, and (sometimes) why it is newsworthy.

4 – Quotes: Journalists often include quotes from witnesses. “I saw it happen!”

5 – Pictures/Charts/Graphs/Maps: Pictures are used to grab the readers’ interest. Charts/Graphs/Maps are used to explain particular details of the story.

Early Years in Utah Many interesting and important events took place during

the first three years that the Mormons were in Utah. Read pages 120-127 and 136-139 in your book, taking

note of stories that were interesting to you. When you group has completed all of the reading, each

person will pick one event to focus a newspaper article on.

Write down 5 events that you think would be interesting to learn more about on your lined paper.

Day 1 - Fact Finding Pretend that you are a

journalist (reporter) who went to Utah between 1847-1850 to learn more about the Mormon communities in the Great Basin.

Your assignment is to find the most interesting story for your newspaper, research it, and write an article about it.

Today you will be fact finding. Read pages 120-127 and 136-139, taking note of interesting stories and important events.

You can also answer questions on your study guide as you do your “fact finding”!

By the end of the hour, you should have a list of 7-10 facts to use in your story.

Bell Activity

Your words are “immigrant” & “emigrant” Find the word on your purple study guide and

complete the following information for the word. Find the definition using a glossary. Use your own knowledge and experience to

complete the rest of the definition.

Where should your backpack be?

This is a no gum class. Please dispose of it properly!

Word: immigrant My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: Draw a picture of it:

Sentence:

Synonym/Example:

Antonym/Non-Example:

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Word: immigrant My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: a person who moves into of Draw a picture of it:

a state or country

Sentence: Many immigrants continue to

come to the United States.

Synonym/Example: refugee, settler

Antonym/Non-Example: citizen, native

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Word: emigrant My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: Draw a picture of it:

Sentence:

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Word: emigrant My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: a person who moves out of a Draw a picture of it:

state or country

Sentence: Many emigrants leave their

homes because of war, famine, or lack of

opportunities.

Synonym/Example: refugee, settler

Antonym/Non-Example: citizen, native

Does your work look something like this?

Today we will learn…

History Objective – We will describe the tasks and eventsthe pioneers faced when they began to settle the Salt Lake Valley.

Behavior Objective – Work Ethic: We will stay on task and listen for important information.

Language Objective – We will read for important details and write what we learn in the form of a newspaper article.

Day 2 – Finish your Fact Finding Pretend that you are a

journalist (reporter) who went to Utah between 1847-1850 to learn more about the Mormon communities in the Great Basin.

Your assignment is to find the most interesting story for your newspaper, research it, and write an article about it.

Today you will be fact finding. Read pages 120-127 (?s 1-12) and 136-139 (?s 21-31), taking note of five interesting stories and/or important events.

You can also answer questions on your study guide as you do your “fact finding”!

Bell Activity

Your words are “perpetuate” & “isolate” Find the word on your purple study guide and

complete the following information for the word. Find the definition using a glossary. Use your own knowledge and experience to

complete the rest of the definition.

Where should your backpack be?

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Word: perpetuate My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: Draw a picture of it:

Sentence:

Synonym/Example:

Antonym/Non-Example:

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Word: perpetuate My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: to cause to continue Draw a picture of it:

indefinitely

Sentence: Many immigrants

perpetually come to Utah.

Synonym/Example: continue, carry on

Antonym/Non-Example: end, cease, stop

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Word: isolate My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: Draw a picture of it:

Sentence:

Synonym/Example:

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Word: isolate My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: to separate from other Draw a picture of it:

people

Sentence: The Mormon communities

were very isolated during their early

years in Utah.

Synonym/Example: separate, segregated, alone

Antonym/Non-Example: together, social, in a group

Does your work look something like this?

Today we will learn…

History Objective – We will describe the tasks and eventsthe pioneers faced when they began to settle the Salt Lake Valley.

Behavior Objective – Work Ethic: We will stay on task and listen for important information.

Language Objective – We will read for important details and write what we learn in the form of a newspaper article.

Day 3 – Reminder Pretend that you are a

journalist (reporter) who went to Utah between 1847-1850 to learn more about the Mormon communities in the Great Basin.

Your assignment is to find the most interesting story for your newspaper, research it, and write an article about it.

Day 3 - Deseret News Take 13 minutes to finish reading pages 120-127

and 136-139. Answers questions 1-12 and 21-31 while you are

reading these parts of the book.

If your group finishes early, read pages 128-135 and work on questions 13-20.

Possible Stories Choose a subject to write an article about, then write down what

pages it can be found on. The Mormons settle in the Great Basin p.120-121 The First Winter & Crickets and Seagulls p. 122-123 Gold Rush in California! p.124-125 Mormon Immigrants travel to Utah p.126 Mormons settle towns across the Great Basin p.127-128 Utah becomes a Territory p.136-137 Handcarts to the West p.138-139

Go to the page in the book with that story on it and write down the following information:

Day 3 - Deseret News On the back of your lined paper, mark which story you plan to write

about then write 10 facts about the event that answer these types of questions.

(Note – it could take more than one sentence to adequately answer these questions!!!) Who was involved in the event? (Could be different groups or individuals.) What happened? When did it happen? Where did it happen?, Why is it an important event?

Quotes: Find 1-2 quotes from an eyewitness. Write it down as #11 on your paper.

Bell Activity

Your words are “compromise” & “morality” Find the word on your purple study guide and

complete the following information for the word. Find the definition using a glossary. Use your own knowledge and experience to

complete the rest of the definition.

Where should your backpack be?

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Word: compromise My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: Draw a picture of it:

Sentence:

Synonym/Example:

Antonym/Non-Example:

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Word: compromise My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: a settlement of differences Draw a picture of it:

by sacrifice on both sides.

Sentence: The Great Compromise of

1850 made California a state and Utah

a territory of the United States.

Synonym/Example: give and take, bargain

Antonym/Non-Example: stubborn, uncompromising

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Word: morality My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: Draw a picture of it:

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Word: morality My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: a strong sense of right or Draw a picture of it:

Virtuous actions

Sentence: The people of Utah had

their own morality, their own sense of

right and wrong.

Synonym/Example: ethics, morals, principles

Antonym/Non-Example: unethical, immoral

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Day 4 - Deseret News Quotes! Go back to the quote you found in the textbook. Make sure it

is an accurate, complete and mistake free copy. Next to it, write down the name of the person who said/wrote

the quote. You will need this information for your story!!

Take 5 minutes to finish your 10 facts from the book. You will not be able to use the book again after this, so work quickly.

Day 4 - Deseret News Advanced research: Now you will read a new article about your topic. You will write 10 notes about things you learned from this article

that were not in your book! Who was involved in the event? (Could be different groups or individuals.) What happened? When did it happen? Where did it happen?, Why is it an important event? Quotes: Find 1-2 more quotes from eyewitnesses. Write it accurately

with the name of the person who said it.

Bell Activity

Pick up the paper from the front shelf.Your words are “proposed” & “petition” Find the word on your purple study guide and

complete the following information for the word. Find the definition using a glossary. Use your own knowledge and experience to

complete the rest of the definition.

Where should your backpack be?

This is a no gum class. Please dispose of it properly!

Word: proposed My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: Draw a picture of it:

Sentence:

Synonym/Example:

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Word: proposed My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: Draw a picture of it:

Sentence:

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Word: petition My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: Draw a picture of it:

Sentence:

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Word: petition My Understanding: 4 3 2 1

Definition: Draw a picture of it:

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Day 5 - Reminder: Features of an Article

1 – Headline: A title that grabs the readers attention. Dramatic!! 2 – By line: Records the name of the journalist/author. 3 – Article text: The body of the article summarizes what happed,

who was involved, when and where it took place, and (sometimes) why it is newsworthy.

4 – Quotes: Journalists often include quotes from witnesses. “I saw it happen!”

5 – Pictures/Charts/Graphs/Maps: Pictures are used to grab the readers’ interest. Charts/Graphs/Maps are used to explain particular details of the story.

Tips for writing a successful article!

Arrange your information Decide which facts are the most important for your

readers to know. They should answer the 5 ‘w’ questions (who, what, when, where,

why) in the first paragraph or two.

Information that is useful, but not critical, should be in the middle of your article. Background information. Personal stories from witnesses.

Interesting details or other information should go at the end.

Deseret News When you have completed this, look at the organizer for your article and write your rough draft. Remember that newspaper

articles need to be interesting, a bit dramatic (to catch their readers attention), and to give the facts about the event.

Try to be unbiased (Don’t take sides!) in your writing.

Don’t copy the book!!! (That would result in a Z and a redo for you!)

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Extra Credit: (Only attempt this if the rest of your article is finished!!)Newspapers did not have photographs at this time. Instead they used blocks (drawings carved into a plate to print on the paper). For extra points create a block picture to use for your article’s story.

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Things to note…

Canvas book is extra awesome!

The Canvas book can be searched for key words, like people’s names, events, and dates!!

I need one student volunteer each day with a colorful ticket to come into class and file papers.

The student volunteer will get extra credit points for their work and their discretion. (Can’t talk about assignments and scores!!)

Bell ActivityTake out your study guide and the

Deseret News papers (notes and final draft).Read your newspaper story. Does it

make sense? Would it have all the facts it needs for someone else who doesn’t know the story to understand it? What does it still need?

Where should your backpack be?

This is a no gum class. Please dispose of it properly!

Agenda – Things to Do…

First: Finish your Deseret News rough draft. Second: Rewrite it on the reverse side using your

best handwriting, grammar, punctuation, etc. Third: Finish your study guide. Read pages 128-

135 and answer questions 13-20. Last: If you finish everything, start working on

your essay brainstorms. The test is Wednesday!

Agenda – Things to Do…

Finish your Deseret News rough draft. Rewrite it on the reverse side using your best

handwriting, grammar, punctuation, etc. Fill out a review card about your story. Have someone at your table read your story

and fill out a review card for it. Finish your study guide. Read pages 128-

135 and answer questions 13-20.

Bell Activity

Take out your study guide and the Deseret News papers (notes and final draft).

You have 5 minutes to finish your final draft.

If you are done or get done, work on the essay portion of your study guide.

Where should your backpack be?

This is a no gum class. Please dispose of it properly!