Create a “Facebook type” page for one of these individuals: George Childress, David Burnet, Lorenzo de Zavala, James Fannin, Sam Houston, Antonio López de Santa Anna, Juan N. Seguín, or William Travis. Inside the box you must include a photo or drawing of the person.
EXPLANATION OF EACH CATEGORY
Name: put the name of the Texans you chose for this portfolio
Born: put the date of birth for the person you chose
From: Put the place where the person you chose was born/from
Spouse and Family: List the name and relationship of the people closest to the person you chose.
Education and Jobs: What kind of education and jobs did the person have? (List colleges if he attended one.)
About me: This should be 2-3 complete sentences about one unique or interesting fact or story about the person you chose.
What’s on your mind: write at least one post using at least three complete sentences that your person might have written at that time. Write like your person would have! You should include the person’s feelings on or contributions to the Texas Revolution. See the example for an idea of how this should look.
Photo: Don’t forget to include a photo of the person or something that represents the person
Be sure you review the rubric to see how the portfolio will be graded..
Name: Sam Houston
Born: March 2, 1793
From: Lexington, Virginia
Spouse and Family: None listed
Education and Jobs: Attended Maryville Academy and studied law. Served as the governor of Tennessee and later became a soldier and politician.
About me: I was the first and third president of the Republic of Texas. I led the Texan army to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, which ultimately secured Texas' independence from Mexico.
What’s on your mind:
"Today marks a historic day for Texas! It is with great joy and pride that I announce the successful culmination of our fight for liberty. With the decisive victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, we have ensured the independence of the great Republic of Texas! I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the brave men who fought alongside me and for the unwavering support of the Texan people. Together, we have achieved the impossible and charted a new future for our beloved state. Long live the Republic of Texas!"
[Photo of Sam Houston holding a Texas flag]