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Description
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students will review key information including the major themes of the unit, key people, places, and events, and the significance of this era to Texas history to review for the Unit 4 test.
LESSON TIME
This lesson will take approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Exact times may vary based on the specific needs of individual classes.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
- Exact times may vary based on the specific needs of individual classes.
Teacher Tools
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Lesson Plan, Teacher Guide, Primary Sources Used
Downloadable/editable versions of this lesson plan, including a step-by-step guide through the lesson. When applicable, a list of primary sources used in the lesson is also included.
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Slideshow
This ready-to-use classroom slideshow contains the warm-up exercise, the daily objective, the “We will / I will” statements, and the essential question for the lesson.
It guides the class through the assignment providing larger versions of images, visual representations of the directions, and supports for reading, taking notes, and answering questions including sentence stems for in-class responses. It concludes with the exit ticket.
Student Activities
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Warm-up and Exit Ticket
In this printable warm-up / bell-ringer activity, students will identify topics relevant to the unit that they might see on the test from a list of various social studies topics.
In this exit ticket, students will answer self-assessment questions about their understanding of the material and what steps they can take next to better prepare themselves for the test.
The Warm-up and Exit Ticket document includes two warm-ups on the front of the page and two exit tickets on the back of the page. This formatting reduces the number of copies needed, as teachers will cut each printed page in half. Each student will receive a half-page with the warm-up on the front and the exit ticket on the back.
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Flash Cards
This printable supplemental material provides a set of flashcards with key terms and information from the unit. The flashcards are meant to be printed single-sided and cut out. Students match the term card with the correct definition card.
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Student Work
In this printable assignment, students will take part in exercises including matching terms with definitions using a word bank, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, and answering comprehension questions based on the 8th grade STAAR item types: hot spot and multi-select.
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Foundation Student Work
In this printable assignment, students will take part in exercises including matching terms with definitions using multiple choice options, identifying cause and effect relationships with key information presented in bold lettering, and answering comprehension questions based on the new 8th grade STAAR item types including hot spot and multi-select with one or more answer options eliminated.
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Advanced Student Work
In this printable assignment, students will take part in exercises including matching, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, answering multiple-choice questions, and questions based on the new 8th Grade STAAR item types including multi-select, modified drag and drop, hot spot, and short, constructed responses.
Sources
Previews and links to sources referenced in this lesson.
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Stephen F. Austin’s Map of Texas
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Republic of Fredonia Map
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The Old Stone Fort at Nacogdoches
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19th Century Texas Farm Scene
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