7.4(A) identify individuals, events, and issues during the administrations of Republic of Texas Presidents Houston, Lamar, and Jones, including the Texas Navy, the Texas Rangers, Edwin W. Moore, Jack Coffee Hays, Chief Bowles, Mary Maverick, José Antonio Navarro, the Córdova Rebellion, the Council House Fight, the Santa Fe Expedition, and the roles of ethnic groups Texas History October 18, 2016 WARM-UP What was the purpose of the committees of correspondence during the 1830s? Activity: Student will complete the vocabulary for the Texas Revolution Era

Texas History October 19, 2016 7.3(C)  explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including William B. Travis’s letter “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World” and the siege of the Alamo and all the heroic defenders who gave their lives there. WARM-UP In 1835 Antonio López Santa Anna ignored the _____ and made himself dictator.  Activity: Student will complete the vocabulary for the Texas Revolution Era

Texas History October 20, 2016 7.3(C)  explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including William B. Travis’s letter “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World” and the siege of the Alamo and all the defenders who gave their lives there. WARM-UP What is the significance of the following dates: 1821 1824 1832 1833 April 6, 1830 Activity: Student will complete the vocabulary for the Texas Revolution Era

Texas History October 21, 2016 WARM-UP 7.3(C)  explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including William B. Travis’s letter “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World” and the siege of the Alamo and all the defenders who gave their lives there. Texas History October 21, 2016 WARM-UP What made it difficult to defend the Alamo? Activity: Students will watch videos on the Texas Revolution and prepare their notes and complete worksheets.

Texas History October 25, 2016 WARM-UP What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source? (3)  History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues related to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas. The student is expected to: (B)  explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Texas Revolution, including George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio López de Santa Anna, Juan N. Seguín, and William B. Travis; Supporting Standard (C)  explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Gonzales, William B. Travis's letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," the siege of the Alamo and all the heroic defenders who gave their lives there, the Constitutional Convention of 1836, Fannin's surrender at Goliad, and the Battle of San Jacinto; and Readiness Standard Activity: Students will be working on their DBQ packet. Complete your Alamo character, annotate backgroung essay and backgraound essay outline.

Texas History October 26, 2016 WARM-UP Why exactly was Stephen Austin put in a Mexican jail? Texas History October 26, 2016 (3)  History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues related to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas. The student is expected to: (B)  explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Texas Revolution, including George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio López de Santa Anna, Juan N. Seguín, and William B. Travis; Supporting Standard (C)  explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Gonzales, William B. Travis's letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," the siege of the Alamo and all the heroic defenders who gave their lives there, the Constitutional Convention of 1836, Fannin's surrender at Goliad, and the Battle of San Jacinto; and Readiness Standard Activity: Students will be working on their DBQ packet. Complete your Alamo character, annotate background essay and background essay outline.

Texas History October 27, 20176 WARM-UP Explain the circumstances that led to James Fannin not making it to the Alamo? Texas History October 27, 20176 (3)  History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues related to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas. The student is expected to: (B)  explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Texas Revolution, including George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio López de Santa Anna, Juan N. Seguín, and William B. Travis; Supporting Standard (C)  explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Gonzales, William B. Travis's letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," the siege of the Alamo and all the heroic defenders who gave their lives there, the Constitutional Convention of 1836, Fannin's surrender at Goliad, and the Battle of San Jacinto; and Readiness Standard Activity: Students will be working on their DBQ packet. Complete your Alamo character, annotate background essay and background essay outline.

Texas History October 31, 2016 WARM-UP Explain why the defenders of the Alamo are said to be heroes? If so, why so, if not, why not. Texas History October 31, 2016 (3)  History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues related to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas. The student is expected to: (B)  explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Texas Revolution, including George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio López de Santa Anna, Juan N. Seguín, and William B. Travis; Supporting Standard (C)  explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Gonzales, William B. Travis's letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," the siege of the Alamo and all the heroic defenders who gave their lives there, the Constitutional Convention of 1836, Fannin's surrender at Goliad, and the Battle of San Jacinto; and Readiness Standard Activity: Students will be working on their DBQ packet. Complete your journal entries.

Texas History November 1, 2016 WARM-UP What were the circumstances that led to the Treaty of Velasco? Texas History November 1, 2016 (3)  History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues related to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas. The student is expected to: (B)  explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Texas Revolution, including George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio López de Santa Anna, Juan N. Seguín, and William B. Travis; Supporting Standard (C)  explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Gonzales, William B. Travis's letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," the siege of the Alamo and all the heroic defenders who gave their lives there, the Constitutional Convention of 1836, Fannin's surrender at Goliad, and the Battle of San Jacinto; and Readiness Standard Activity: Students will be working on their DBQ packet. Complete your journal entries.

Texas History November 2, 2016 WARM-UP What happened after the Battle of the Alamo? Texas History November 2, 2016 (3)  History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues related to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas. The student is expected to: (B)  explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Texas Revolution, including George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio López de Santa Anna, Juan N. Seguín, and William B. Travis; Supporting Standard (C)  explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Gonzales, William B. Travis's letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," the siege of the Alamo and all the heroic defenders who gave their lives there, the Constitutional Convention of 1836, Fannin's surrender at Goliad, and the Battle of San Jacinto; and Readiness Standard Activity: Students will be working on their DBQ packet. Complete your journal entries.

Texas History November 7, 2016 WARM-UP What challenges did the leaders of the Republic of Texas face? Texas History November 7, 2016 (3)  History. The student understands how individuals, events, and issues related to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas. The student is expected to: (B)  explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Texas Revolution, including George Childress, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio López de Santa Anna, Juan N. Seguín, and William B. Travis; Supporting Standard (C)  explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Gonzales, William B. Travis's letter "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," the siege of the Alamo and all the heroic defenders who gave their lives there, the Constitutional Convention of 1836, Fannin's surrender at Goliad, and the Battle of San Jacinto; and Readiness Standard Activity: Students will be working on their DBQ packet. Complete your journal entries.

Texas History November 9, 2016 WARM-UP How and why did Native Americans present a threat to the new republic? Texas History November 9, 2016 7.3(D)  explain how the establishment of the Republic of Texas brought civil, political, and religious freedom to Texas. 7.4(A)  identify individuals, events, and issues during the administrations of Republic of Texas Presidents Houston, Lamar, and Jones, including the Texas Navy, the Texas Rangers, Edwin W. Moore, Jack Coffee Hays, Chief Bowles, Mary Maverick, José Antonio Navarro, the Córdova Rebellion, the Council House Fight, the Santa Fe Expedition, and the roles of ethnic groups 7.1(C)  explain the significance of the following date: 1845, annexation Activity: Students will be working on the Gallery Walk for the Republic of Texas unit. Today they will learn about Sam Houston’s presidency.

Texas History November 10, 2016 WARM-UP Of the two Presidents of Texas, which one do you think is the best; and why? But explain how you would support the other for the good of the Republic. Texas History November 10, 2016 7.3(D)  explain how the establishment of the Republic of Texas brought civil, political, and religious freedom to Texas. 7.4(A)  identify individuals, events, and issues during the administrations of Republic of Texas Presidents Houston, Lamar, and Jones, including the Texas Navy, the Texas Rangers, Edwin W. Moore, Jack Coffee Hays, Chief Bowles, Mary Maverick, José Antonio Navarro, the Córdova Rebellion, the Council House Fight, the Santa Fe Expedition, and the roles of ethnic groups 7.1(C)  explain the significance of the following date: 1845, annexation Activity: Students will be working on the Gallery Walk for the Republic of Texas unit. Today they will learn about Sam Houston’s presidency.