Battle Cry Slides
Updated slide deck for the 'Battle Cry Echoes' lesson, now including five essential questions. It explores the Battle of Puebla, author's purpose (EQ3), and research skills (EQ4, EQ5), with a split presentation for readability and impact.
Battle Cry Teacher Guide
Updated facilitation guide for teachers to deliver the 'Battle Cry Echoes' lesson, now including pacing for the Echo Banner craft activity and differentiation strategies for the 300L worksheet.
Battle Field Notes Simplified Worksheet
A simplified version of the Battle Field Notes reading worksheet with a Lexile level of approximately 300L. Designed for ESOL students needing high-accessibility text, it covers the same core themes and essential questions as the standard version with simpler vocabulary and sentence structures.
Battle Field Notes Worksheet
A comprehensive reading analysis worksheet featuring informational, argumentative, and poetic texts about the Battle of Puebla. Includes targeted questions on characterization, author's purpose, and sensory imagery to meet TEKS 6(A), 7(B), 7(D), 7(E), and 8(A).
Sensory Mission Journal
A combined sensory word bank (English/Spanish) and activity journal for ESOL students. Includes writing prompts for drafting and revising, and a speaking framework for partner presentations based on the Battle of Puebla.
Mission Prompt Stems Worksheet
A scaffolded writing and speaking worksheet for ESOL students. It features sentence stems for drafting a battle cry, an oral presentation framework, and a reflection on the value of research, specifically designed to support emergent bilinguals in meeting TELPAS and TEKS criteria.
Echo Banner Craft Guide
A step-by-step craft guide for students to create an 'Echo Banner' using paper, markers, scissors, and tape. This tactile activity reinforces the lesson's themes of making oneself heard and using sensory imagery.
