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OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students will identify and explain different points of view regarding Texas’ annexation to the United States, and the significant effects of annexation on Texas, Mexico, and the United States that led to the U.S. – Mexico War.
LESSON TIME
This lesson will take approximately 45 - 60 minutes
Exact times may vary based on the specific needs of individual classes.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
- What were some of the significant effects of Texas’ annexation to the United States that we will learn more about in the next unit?
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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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 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 read 6 statements provided in a chart about possible events that could occur in the next unit. Students circle or highlight any events that they believe are likely to occur based on their prior knowledge of the significance of Texas’ annexation to the United States. Students identify one event out of their chosen events that they believe is certain to happen.
In this exit ticket, students will create a true or false question based on information from today’s lesson. Students are asked to be prepared to explain their question and its answer.
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 on the back.
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Grade Level Work
In this printable assignment, students will answer short, constructed response questions with sentence stems provided and multiple-choice questions to demonstrate understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship of events leading to the U.S. – Mexico War. Readings are written at an appropriate Lexile level for 7th grade.
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In this printable assignment, students will answer short, constructed response questions with sentence stems and response options provided or multi-select options provided, multiple-choice questions with one answer option eliminated. Readings include key words and phrases in bold lettering.
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In this printable assignment, students will answer short, constructed response questions to demonstrate understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship of events leading to the U.S. – Mexico War. Readings are written at an advanced Lexile level.
Sources
Previews and links to sources referenced in this lesson.
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Almonte's Texas: Juan N. Almonte's 1834 Inspection, Secret Report & Role in the 1836 Campaign
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To Arms! To Arms! Volunteers for the Mexican War!
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Battle of Palo Alto Map
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