ALAMO BOOKLET PROJECT
Directions:
You will create an Alamo Booklet that contains facts about the Battle of the Alamo.
Supplies:
· 7 sheets of paper (white, colored, pattern, etc.) ● Pencil
· Scissors ● Coloring utensils
· Alamo template
Step 1:
Trace the Alamo using the Alamo template on all 7 sheets of paper. Cut out all 7 sheets when finished tracing.
Step 2: Cover
Write The Alamo on the front cover of your booklet. Decorate or draw pictures/symbols on the cover that illustrates what the Alamo is to you.
Step 3: Page 1
Write 5 facts in complete sentences explaining what events led to the Battle of the Alamo. (Use your Unit 4.1 Guided Notes or Chapter 10 for help)
Step 4: Page 2
Write 5 facts in complete sentences explaining what happened during the Battle of the Alamo. (Use your Unit 4.1 Guided Notes or Chapter 11 for help)
Step 5: Page 3
Look on page 275 to draw the aerial view of the Alamo. You can trace from the textbook if you need help.
Label the following areas:
1. North Wall 5. West Wall 9. Cattle Pens
2. Well 6. The 18-pounder 10. Horse Corral
3. Long Barracks 7. Irrigation Ditch 11. Chapel
4. North Barracks 8. Main Gate 12. South Barracks
Step 6: Page 4
Choose one of the three following men to write one paragraph (4-6 sentences) about.
· David Crockett (pages 268, 271, 272, 280)
· William B. Travis (pages 271-279)
· James Bowie (pages 271, 268, 274, 274, 280)
Step 7: Page 5
Draw or Print 3 to 4 colorful pictures/symbols pertaining to the Battle of the Alamo. Use pictures from Ch. 11 for ideas!
**EVERY PAGE NEEDS TO BE COLORFUL!!
**ONCE YOU ARE FINISHED:
1. STAPLE YOUR BOOK TOGETHER USING 3 STAPLES.
2. PUT YOUR NAME ON THE BACK PAGE.
3. TURN IN!