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Collaborative Planning Sheet

4th grade Social Studies/Texas History
 * **Preparation** || **Implementation** ||
 * Teacher/Grade: Ms. Duckworth and Ms. Zasowski

__Dates/Times:__ Friday April 16th, 2010 10:20-11:10 am

__Topic/Curriculum Standards:__ The 13 days of the Alamo Siege

__Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives:__ *The students will be able to identify key figures at the battle of the Alamo.
 * The students will be able to identify key events leading up to the battle of the Alamo.
 * The students will be able to give details about the battle.
 * The students will be able to distinguish between Travis, Bowie, Crockett, Fannin and their roles in defending the Alamo from Santa Anna in the pursuit of Texas' freedom from Mexico.

__Evaluation Criteria/Tool(s):__ Short quiz completion of 2 projects (webquest and charts) using rubric of expectations

__Resources Required:__ The Boy in the Alamo webquest about Alamo heroes Brian Burns song website: Timeline of Texas Travis' Letter in mp3 format Susanna of the Alamo

__Materials Required:__ computers/printer charts markers pencils paper || **Lesson Outline: Focus:** CT will begin discussion after question: Who knows about the statement:Remember the Alamo!? TL will have students watch and listen to YouTube Clip of Alamo. CT will discuss impact of the men fighting at the Alamo. Group A: WebQuest on computers with TL Group B: Defenders chart at desks with CT Teachers work with smaller groups of students and switch after 15 min. TL encourages ongoing research in library
 * Modeling**: TL will read story __Susanna of the Alamo.__
 * Student Practice:** CT asks students to discuss assignements after discussion of what is to take place in GP. Rubrics and expectations are discussed.
 * Guided Practice:**
 * Closure:** CT explains ongoing study
 * Extension**: CT/TL have access to book; __The Boy in the Alamo__ and web research for the Batlle of SanJacinto. ||