NOV7 Key Battles

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Social Studies

Science of Reading

Teacher Facing
November 7, 2024

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LO: SWBAT analyze the causes, major events,
and effects of the Texas Revolution, creating
written and visual materials.

DOL: SW analyze the causes, major events, and
effects of the Texas Revolution, creating written
and visual materials in at least 1 of 2 questions.

SST.4.3A Analyze the causes, major events, and effects of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of the Alamo, the Texas Declaration of Independence,

the Runaway Scrape, and the Battle of San Jacinto. NOV7

SST.4.21D Create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies.

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Materials

Social Studies

SoR

Student
● Anchor chart paper
● crayons, pencils, markers
● Student Activity Page

Teacher
● Slide Deck

Student

● 1 Whiteboard
● 1 Marker
● Response Card

Teacher
● Slide Deck

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Lesson Vocabulary

Runaway Scrape

Siege

Revolution

Many Texians fled eastward
in fear

A military operation where
enemy forces surround a
town or building

An attempt by many people
to end rule by one
government and create a
new one.

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HOT Question:
What is a good
reason to revolt?

SST.4.3A Analyze the causes, major events, and effects of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of the Alamo, the Texas Declaration of Independence,

the Runaway Scrape, and the Battle of San Jacinto. NOV7

SST.4.21D Create written and visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies.

Lone Star Legacy

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What happened at the Battle of
the Alamo?

One thing that happened at the
Battle of the Alamo was…

Word Bank

defense

defeat

sacrifice

Texas Revolution

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Texas Revolution

★ It was a conflict between Mexico and Texas

colonists.

★ It took place from 1835 to 1836.

★ The revolution led to Texas becoming an

independent republic.

★ Later, Texas joined the United States as the 28th

state.

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The Battle of

Gonzales

The Battle of the

Alamo

The Battle of San

Jacinto

Key Battles

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The Battle of

Gonzales

The Battle of the

Alamo

The Battle of San

Jacinto

●Mexican authorities
attempted to retrieve a
cannon from Gonzales
settlers.

●This confrontation on
October 2, 1835,
marked the first
military engagement
of the Texas
Revolution.

●Santa Anna's
centralization of power
and attempts to
disarm Texian settlers.

●The fall of the Alamo
became a rallying cry
for the Texian cause.

●The Runaway Scrape
and the Goliad
Massacre.

●The success at the
Battle of San Jacinto,
where Texian forces
defeated Santa
Anna's army in just 18
minutes, effectively
secured Texas
independence.

Key Events

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The Battle of Gonzales, the first battle of the Texas Revolution

1 On October 2, 1835, rebellious settlers in Texas and Mexican soldiers fought in the

small town of Gonzales. It was just a short fight. Only one person was lost. Yet, the
fight began something very important. It was the first battle of Texas' War of
Independence from Mexico. Back then, Texas was part of Mexico. The rebellious
residents of Texas were a group with mostly European backgrounds known as
"Texians." What led to their clash with Mexican troops? Why was the Battle of Gonzalez so
important? The Battle of Gonzalez is important because..
rebellious – to fight back

The Cannon Of Gonzales
2 Some years before, the people of Gonzales had asked for a cannon. They wanted
it to protect themselves against frequent attacks by the Comanche tribe. The Mexican
government gave them a cannon. In September 1835, a small group of Mexican
soldiers came to take it back. The people of Gonzales angrily refused to return the
cannon. They even arrested the soldiers sent to take it back. What would Texas possibly be
like if the people of Gonzalez did give the cannon back to Mexico? Texas would probably be…
frequent - usual

Open Ended

Why was the Battle of Gonzalez so important?

The Battle of Gonzalez was important because it was ...

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Remembering the Tejanos: They fought for Texas’ Independence

The Battle Of The Alamo

1 A gathering of another kind was taking place in San Antonio. Juan Seguín
and a company of Tejanos rode into the Alamo. They joined 187 freedom
fighters. These heroes included William Barrett Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy
Crockett. They held off a Mexican army of several thousand. They fought for
13 days. Defeat was not an option. Retreat was never on the table. During the
battle, Travis sent out a call for reinforcements. Juan Seguín was the last
messenger to leave, riding through enemy lines. Unfortunately, the call for help
was not answered in time. Travis and 187 volunteers sacrificed their lives.

Which detail supports the key idea that Tejanos were not going to surrender? The
detail that supports they key idea that the Tejanos were not going to surrender is …
reinforcement – help

Multiple Choice

Which detail supports the key idea that Tejanos were not going to surrender? 

The detail that supports they key idea that the Tejanos were not going to surrender is …

• A. A gathering of another kind was taking place in San Antonio.

• B. They joined 187 freedom fighters.

• C. Retreat was never on the table

• D. Travis and 187 volunteers sacrificed their lives.

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Remembering the Tejanos at the Alamo: They fought for Texas’ Independence

The Battle Of The Alamo
1 A gathering of another kind was taking place in San Antonio. Juan Seguín and a
company of Tejanos rode into the Alamo. They joined 187 freedom fighters. These
heroes included William Barrett Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett. They held off a
Mexican army of several thousand. They fought for 13 days. Defeat was not an option.
Retreat was never on the table. During the battle, Travis sent out a call for
reinforcements. Juan Seguín was the last messenger to leave, riding through enemy
lines. Unfortunately, the call for help was not answered in time. Travis and 187
volunteers sacrificed their lives. What was the purpose for the author using the details
in the paragraph? The author included the details to …

reckoned – messed with

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose for the author using the details in the paragraph?  The author included the details to …

• A. to persuade Texas to always fight back.

• B. to share Jim Bowie's experience with you during the battle.

• C. to explain specific details about The Battle of The Alamo.

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Mexican Army Finally Defeated
1 Seguín and the Tejanos then joined General Sam Houston. They
regrouped for the final battle for independence. It took place along the
marshy banks of the San Jacinto River. General Sam and his boys routed the
Mexican army. They famously yelled, "Remember the Alamo!" Most of the
enemy were killed or wounded. The rest were captured or ran off. The victory
was stunning. Texas became a free, independent nation that day. Tejanos
played an important role in that victory. It is important for us to recognize
everyone that sacrificed for freedom. Remember who we are and what we
stand for – remember the Alamo. What was the famous yell at the Battle of
the Alamo? The famous yell at the Battle of the Alamo is …

routed – followed
Tejano – people of Mexico decent

Multiple Choice

What was the famous yell at the Battle of the Alamo?  The famous yell at the Battle of the Alamo is …

• A. "Keep Fighting!"

• B. "Never Fight Back!"

• C. "Texas became free!"

• D. "Remember the Alamo!"

Open Ended

What would you famous yell be if you were fighting at The Battle of The Alamo?" Why?

My famous yell would be... because ...