The Revolution Era
Learning Target
I can explain the
significance of major
battles in the Texas
Revolution.
Warm up
“War is our only recourse. There is no other
remedy. We must defend our rights,
ourselves, and our country by force of arms.”
Stephen F. Austin
• What kind of source is this? How do you know?
Justify your answer.
• Do you agree or disagree with Austin’s quote?
• What is significant about Austin speaking these
words instead of another colonist?
Battles Research
Rotate through the centers to find out
about each battle.
Use the information on the readings,
videos, and/or power points to help you
understand each battle of the Texas
Revolution.
Battle of Gonzales Reading
Reciprocal Teaching Activity
• You and your partner are going to read about
the Battle of the Alamo. As you read, you need
to highlight important facts about the battle.
• After reading, write down your summary and
the significance of the battle, and create 2
questions for your partner to answer about the
battle.
• Compare your summaries and ask your partner
the 2 questions that you created over the event
• Then collectively predict what you think will
happen next in the Texas Revolution.
Battle of Gonzales
Play video from beginning up until the 2 minute mark.
Discussion Questions
• Why was the Mexican Army in Gonzales?
• Why do you think the colonists didn’t just give
the cannon to the Mexican Army? What
individual right do you think the colonists
were trying to protect?
• Why is the Battle of Gonzales significant?
Writing Prompt
How do you think Mexico should
respond to the events that took place at
the Battle of Gonzales?
Santa Anna
The Alamo - Reading
William B. Travis
Jim Bowie
Juan Seguín
Susanna Dickinson
Reciprocal Teaching Activity
• You and your partner are going to read about
the Battle of the Alamo. As you read, you need
to highlight important facts about the battle.
• After reading, write down your summary and
the significance of the battle, and create 2
questions for your partner to answer about the
battle.
• Compare your summaries and ask your partner
the 2 questions that you created over the event
• Then collectively predict what you think will
happen next in the Texas Revolution.
Battle of the Alamo
Discussion Questions
• What message was Santa Anna trying to send
at the Battle of the Alamo?
• What were the results of the Battle of the
Alamo?
• Why is the Battle of the Alamo significant?
Writing Prompt
Which battle was more
significant; the battle of
Gonzales or the battle of
the Alamo? Explain your
answer.
Battle Cinquain
• Line 1: Name of the major battle
• Line 2: two words to describe the battle
• Line 3: three action words (-ing) to summarize the
battle
• Line 4: four-word summary of the significance of
the battle
• Line 5: one-word synonym
for the battle
SWBTS
Using 1 of the battles studied today, complete
the following summary stem.
__________ wanted ________ but then _______
so ___________.
SWBTS
Using 1 of the battles we studied today,
complete the following summary stem.
Travis
more men but then
______wanted _________
_________________________
he was trapped at the Alamo so
he sent a letter
_______________.