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Lesson Plan for Republic of Texas Presidential Debate
Writing for Understanding
created by Sabrina Braeuer
TEKS: 7.4A
Objective: Students will describe the presidencies of Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar and how each dealt with the issues facing the Republic of Texas.
Materials: Graphic Organizers, textbook, presidential debate handout
Overview of Activity: Students will participate in a “debate” between President Sam Houston and President Mirabeau Lamar concerning issues facing the Republic of Texas.
Preview: Analysis of primary source quotes from Presidents Houston and Lamar.
Activity:
- Place students in face-to-face pairs.
- Assign the roles of Houston and Lamar.
- Conduct debate using presidential debate handout.
- After each “round” of the debate, have volunteers briefly share their responses.
Processing: In this writing for understanding, students write a dialogue between President Houston and President Lamar. Teacher may determine the length of the dialogue.
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