Introduction,+Pretest+and+Vocabulary

**Activities**:

 * I always write learning targets for each unit. I have my students write them down on a cover sheet for the unit and then I refer to them throughout the unit when we are addressing that specific target. Do with this as you please.

> Target #2: Analyze reasons for the Mormon migration to Utah. > > Target #3: Explore the pattern of Mormon settlement throughout the West. > > Target #4: Examine conflicts the Mormon pioneers had with local American Indians and the United States government. > > Target #5: Evaluate and question how the Mormon pioneers’ heritage influences Utah today. > > Target #6: Understand and identify vocabulary related to early pioneers.
 * Target #1: Identify and describe early pioneer companies.


 * Once you have discussed the learning targets for the unit and what you expect them to learn, I give the pretest. I give a pretest to get an idea of what the students already know and what they don't know. I attached the pretest at the bottom.


 * At the conclusion of the pretest, begin the vocabulary activity.


 * ====__**Flashlight Activity:**__ Print off the vocab words on 8 1/2 x 11 pieces of paper and do the same with the definitions. Place them in sheet protectors. Then using magnets or tape, mix them up and place them on the board. Have students try to match the words with the correct definition. After they have matched them all correctly, remove the definitions from the board and tape them around the room. Mix up the definitions on the board. Now for the flashlight part.====
 * Divide into groups of 3 or 4.
 * Give each group a flashlight.
 * If you can, turn off most of the lights.
 * When you say "1" students point their flashlights on the word that you say.
 * Then when you say "2" they have to point their flashlight on the definition for the word. It is a race between each team.
 * Switch who has the flashlight each time.
 * After the activity, have the students copy down the vocabulary words.

**Assessmen**t:

 * Unit Pretest
 * Flashlight Activity

**Teacher Resources**:
 
 * Pioneer Vocabulary
 * Pretest
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">6-10 Flashlights
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Vocabulary definitions printed on 8 1/2 x 11 paper
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Vocabulary words printed on 8 1/2 x 11 paper

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">**Student Resources**:

 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">The usual pencil and paper