Implementing Writer's Workshop in the Classroom Four years ago I began using something called Writer's Workshop in my classroom. I wasn't exactly sure what it was, but it was a huge buzzword around the school and county I teach in.
Berrien County's boundaries were set off by an act of the legislature of the Michigan Territory on October 29, 1829, with its present limits, but it was initially attached as Niles Township to Cass County for administrative purposes. In 1831 Berrien County was detached from Cass County.
Botetourt - BOT-a-tot. Possibly the most non-obvious pronunciation in the bunch. The nice thing is that is sort of rhymes within itself. Buchanan - This one depends on context. First is Buchanan County, home of Big A Mtn. It is properly pronounced buh-CAN-on (almost buh-cannon). Next is the town of Buchanan, in Botetourt County. Again pronounced bu-CAN-on. Finally, there is James Buchanan, 15th US president, and pronounced BEW-can-on. Some things are not easily explained. Similarly, exactly why Buchanan is in Botetourt County is not obvious, but then again Dickensonville is in Russell County. Buena Vista - BEW-na VIS-ta or BV. Pronounced as BWAY-na VEES-ta or BWAY-na VIS-ta and you are talking about somewhere else. Charlottesville - Home of You-vee-ay. You can go with the full name or shorten to See-ville.