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OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students will read a chronological timeline of the events of the Somervell Expedition and Mier Fight, then create either a series of journal entries, a series of images in a storyboard, or a newspaper article from one or more specific points of view based on the timeline.
LESSON TIME
This lesson will take approximately 45 – 90 minutes.
Exact times may vary based on the specific needs of individual classes.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
- What were the significant events of the Somervell Expedition and Mier Fight in chronological order, and what was the outcome?
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 consider how they would respond to Mexico’s two invasions of Texas if they were President Sam Houston at that time. They provide justification for their response and one potential challenge or negative aspect of their plan.
In this exit ticket, students will imagine they are representatives in the United States congress who have heard about the Somervell Expedition and Mier Fight. Students consider if the events would have a negative or positive influence on their opinions about Texas annexation to the United States.
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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Timeline of Events
This printable material provides a day-by-day chronological timeline of the significant events of the Somervell Expedition and Mier Fight.
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Grade Level Student Worksheet
In this printable assignment, students will choose from three options to complete this portion of their assignment. They can create a series of journal entries, a series of images in a storyboard, or a newspaper article. Each of these options will give students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of significant events in chronological order from the timeline. Advanced work includes more writing and a higher level of requirements for each activity option.
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Foundations Student Worksheet
In this printable assignment, students will choose from three options to complete this portion of their assignment. They can create a series of journal entries, a series of images in a storyboard, or a newspaper article. Each of these options will give students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of significant events in chronological order from the timeline. Grade level work includes a grade-level appropriate amount of writing and requirements for each option.
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Advanced Student Worksheet
In this printable assignment, students will choose from three options to complete this portion of their assignment. They can create a series of journal entries, a series of images in a storyboard, or a newspaper article. Each of these options will give students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of significant events in chronological order from the timeline. Foundations work includes a reduced amount of writing and requirements for each option.
Sources
Previews and links to sources referenced in this lesson.
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