2/15-19 Friday - Tuesday

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Guiding Question: 
What does the Westward Expansion period tell us about America and the American people?  


Objectives:
Collaborative:  Students will engage in a Socratic Seminar on Westward Expansion by completing a preparation sheet, and participating in a discussion with their peers with at least 12 points.

Standards:
8.8.6 - Describe the Texas War for Independence & the Mexican-American war.
W.8.2 - Write arguments to support claims

Do Now (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes: 

What are three things you’ve learned about “Westward Expansion” so far?
Whole Group (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes: 
Expectations for today
Collaborative (Voice Level .5) 90 minutes:
Task 1: Socratic Seminar Prep
Task 2: Socratic Seminar


Exit Ticket (Voice Level 0) 5 minutes: 
On board

Homework: 
None 

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