Looking Ahead to Reading Nightjohn

Beginning next week, we will be reading the novel, Nightjohn, by Gary Paulsen.  Watch below to learn a little about the author of this important book.

A Little Clarity

Some students in yesterday's class had a little trouble with the Missouri Compromise on the webquest.  Watch the video below to get a better understanding of this historic decision.

Students of the Week

Congratulations to the Students of the Week for 4/30-5/3.  You did a great job.  Keep it up!

Period One - Johnathan N.

Period Two - Jacquez L.

Period Four - Kerin B.

Period Five - Stella P.

Review Crossword Puzzle

UGRR and Slavery Review crossword puzzle game » make crossword puzzle

More UGRR Hero Practice

Play the game identifying the hero of the UGRR.  All heroes are referred to by his or her last name.

Heroes of the UGRR Word Scramble Game » scramble word

Friday's Slavery and UGRR Assessment

Seventh graders will have an assessment on Slavery and the UGRR on Friday.  Students should review the following:

Vocabulary

terminal

cargo

conductor

smooth trip

depot

pilot

brakeman

station

stationmaster

ticket agent

train off the track

bondage/captivity

UGRR Heroes

Harriet Tubman

Frederick Douglass

Three of the following:

- Thomas Garrett

- Josiah Henson

- John Parker

- William Still

- Reverend John Rankin

- Johnathan Walker

- Levi and Catherine Coffin

Escapes

Three of the following:

- Eliza Harris

- Henry "Box" Brown

- Tice Davids

- Anthony Burns

- Lear Green

- William and Ellen Craft

- Samuel Burris

Harriet Tubman and Fredrick Douglass

- details from Fredrick Douglass's escape

- what FD did once he was free

- details of Harriet Tubman's escape

- what HT did once she was free

- "a friend with friends"

Something Fun

Term Review word search game » free word search

UGRR Review hangman game » hangman games

Harriet Tubman sliding puzzle game » sliding puzzle game