Section outline

    • Trail of Tears and The West


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       Learning Objectives:

      • I understand the events and conditions of the Trail of Tears as well as its impact on Native Americans.
      • I understand manifest destiny and why so many moved west.
      • I understand the struggle for Texas Independence, the events of the Alamo.
      • I can accurately depict how I would react in situations regarding the Alam and the struggle for Texas Independence.
      • I can write a well developed rough draft of my informative essay using proper MLA citations.

    • Introduction and Weekly Schedule Page
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    • Trail of Tears

    • VIEW: Trail of Tears Page
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    • LISTEN: Trail of Tears Page
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    • 7.1 QUIZ: Trail of Tears BrainPop Quiz (Due March 8) Assignment
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    • Moving West

    • VIEW: Oregon Trail Page
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    • READ: What Groups Came West? Book
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    • PLAY: Oregon Trail Strategy Game Page
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    • War in Mexico

    • VIEW: Texas Independence Page
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    • READ: War with Mexico Page
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    • Students must
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      Informative Essay

    • 7.4 ASSIGNMENT: MLA Citations Practice NoRedInk (Due March 8)
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    • READ: Rough Draft Page
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    • 7.5 ASSIGNMENT: Informative Essay Peer or Adult Edit (Due March 8)
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      Receive a grade