Friday, February 27, 2015

Recalling Grade 6 - To Be a Slave - Debate Prep: Houston vs. Lamar - Map Analysis: Conflict with Indians & Mexico - Quizlets for Ch. 12 & 13


Today students:

  • Recorded and discussed what they remembered from two books about slavery they read last year; click here to see.
  • Discussed the first 13 pages of Julius Lester's To Be a Slave
  • Worked in debate teams to prepare for Monday's Debate: Who was the better president of the Republic of Texas: Sam Houston or Mirabeau B. Lamar
  • Briefly examined two maps on Conflicts with Indians & Mexico during the Republic period

Assignments

For Monday

  1. Read pp. 13-27 in To Be a Slave & continue filling answering the questions you would ask a slave (Google Doc)
  2. Be ready to debate Houston vs. Lamar

For Tuesday: Quiz over Ch. 12 & 13 Summaries: Lone Star Republic & Pioneer Life

Many thanks to Mr. 12345 for these Quizlet flashes:

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