Battles of the Texas Revolution - Extension Lesson

Lesson 45-60 min. Students will examine more deeply the importance of San Antonio de Béxar and the Alamo, by examining primary source letters written by William B. Travis, Santa Anna, Jose Francisco Ruiz, and Mexican soldiers’ accounts of the Battle of the Alamo. Brought to you by The Portal to Texas History

Battles of the Texas Revolution - Extension Lesson

TEKS:

7.3(A) 7.3(B) 7.3(C) 7.16(A) 7.20(B) 7.20(C) 7.20(D) 7.6(A) ELA 7.6(C) ELA

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Students will examine more deeply the importance of San Antonio de Béxar and the Alamo.

Essential Questions

When reading eyewitness accounts, what can we interpret about a person’s emotions, actions, and motives?

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The Importance of San Antonio de Béxar and the Alamo

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This extension lesson examines primary source letters written by William B. Travis, Santa Anna, Jose Francisco Ruiz, and two Mexican soldiers’ accounts of the Battle of the Alamo.

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