THE ALAMO WEBQUEST

Introduction

Questions What two forces fought in the Alamo? Who were the leaders of each army? Explain why Mexico wanted the republic of Texas. How would you feel if you were in the battle of the Alamo? What would you do with your 21 guns? Relate your character to your present day hero.

Task Students will be divided into groups of four and assigned one historical figure of the Alamo. Students will then research that person and create a poster and present it to the class.

Process Roles in Each Group Everyone will do their own research Member One- The “Artist” draw for the poster Member Two- The “Author” write for the poster Member Three- The “Actor” dress up as character Member Four- The “Narrator” presents the poster

Illinois Learning Standards Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events. Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot. Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions). Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.

Congratulations! You have successfully fulfilled your role as a character from the Alamo. Hopefully your time here was a great learning experience!

Ideas for Later Study… Study famous battles of the Civil War Write a diary entry as if you were in the Alamo Take a virtual tour of the Alamo Create a list of question you would ask if you met a survivor of the Alamo

Evaluation Students will be evaluated on their ability to research the questions given to them and apply what they learn in poster form with creativity. Also they will be evaluated on how well they present their information to the class

References The Mystery at the Alamo Inside the Alamo