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Texas Heroes: Deaf Smith and Emily West
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Learning Objectives
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Social Studies
Objective 1: Students will demonstrate understanding of the cause of the Texas Revolution. ( TEKS4.3A) ( TEKS4.21A)
Objective 2: Students will research at least one individual important to the Texas Revolution and summarize that individual’s contributions. ( TEKS4.3B) ( TEKS4.15D) ( TEKS4.21A, B, D)
Objective 3: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the role Deaf Smith played in the Texas Revolution ( TEKS4.15D) ( TEKS4.21A, B, D)
Objective 4: Students will create a timeline that correctly reflects the battles and causes of the Texas Revolution. ( TEKS4.19B) ( TEKS4.21A, B, D)
Objective 5: Students will map the important battles and events of the Texas Revolution. ( TEKS 4.19C) ( TEKS 4.21A, B, D)
Objective 6: Students will interview a family member and write a summary of the interview. ( TEKS 4.19A) ( TEKS 4.21A, B, D)
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American Sign Language
Objective 1: Students will learn meanings and signs for new words, the spelling of those words, and use their newly-acquired vocabulary as appropriate. (ASL Content Standards 1a(i), b(i, ii))
Objective 2: Students will craft and present a literary text. (ASL Content Standards 2a(ii)
Objective 3: After independent reading, students will demonstrate their understanding of the role Deaf Smith played in the Texas Revolution (ASL Content Standards 2a(i))
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Language Arts
Objective 1: Students will interview a family member and write a summary of the interview. ( TEKS 4.7 A, D)
Objective 2: Students will craft and present a literary text in the form of an acrostic poem ( TEKS 4.12A)
Objective 3: Students will learn meanings and signs for new words, the spelling of those words, and use their newly-acquired vocabulary as appropriate. ( TEKS4.7F)
Objective 4: Students will research at least one individual important to the Texas Revolution and summarize that individual’s contributions. ( TEKS4.12B)
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Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Objective 1: Given a problematic scenario, students will brainstorm appropriate actions to ameliorate the situation.
Objective 2: After watching a personal narrative about family history, students will reflect on and discuss their own family history.
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Materials needed:
- Internet access
- worksheets (included)
- iPads
- Texas Heroes app from Motion Light Lab
- Each student should have individual access to the app.
Teacher Resources:
