Introduction

For this Social Studies lesson, I decided to focus on the history of Texas and two of its significant celebrations. Throughout these three lesson plans, students will learn the purpose behind the Texas Pledge, the significance of Texas Independence Day, and the reason why Juneteenth became a state holiday. In addition, necessary information is included so students fully understand the meaning behind these celebrations that contribute to Texas history. During these lessons, plenty of writing opportunities were incorporated, along with verbal discussions, that will help the students improve their writing and oral skills. These tasks will help the students share their knowledge and serve as preparation for future tests, such as the STAAR. Lastly, a project was included that will allow students to be creative while demonstrating their understanding of the objectives, which will also be determined in their final assessment.