"Angel of the Alamo"-4th Grade

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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

Test everything you know about "Angel of the Alamo." Remember, good readers use text evidence to support their answers.

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CHARACTERS

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MISSIONS

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1 Beginning

2 Middle

3 End

4 Andrea's life

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LEVEL 1

OF 5

Jose barked orders. "Shake the bushes! Clap your hands!Stamo your feet... What can the reader conclude about Jose?

He knows how to take charge and jump into action.

He is a very aggressive man and has a bad temper.

Jose was not a character in this story.

LEVEL 2

OF 5

Andrea's parents built a hut of mud, sticks, and grass. This crude shelter wasn't much to look at, but, to them, it was home. What inference can you make about Andea's parents?

I can infer that her parents didn't like their small home.

I can infer that her parents loved her.

I can infer that her parents didn't have much but they made the most if it.

LEVEL 3

OF 5

San Antonio looked like a city of white marble. Cream colored houses clustered around a milky-green river. How do you think the family felt, seeing San Anotnio for the first time?

The family probably felt happy and relieved to be in such a beautiful city.

The family probably felt scared because they are so far from home.

The family probably felt defeated because they were so tired.

LEVEL 4

OF 5

It [San Antonio] flashed the immigrants a welcoming wink."This omen is good," she said. What does omen mean?

A warning that something bad is going to happen.

someting that is thought to hint at a future event.

omen is a made up word

LEVEL 5

OF 5

Gertrudis was the mayor's wife and she was a very kind woman that visited the sick and needy every Saturday. How do you think she impacted Andrea?

Andrea would walk with her and think that she's very sweet.

She didn't impact Andrea at all.

Andrea looked up to Gertrudis and wanted to be just like her.

CONGRATULATIONS!

THE NUMBER OF THIS MISSION IS 1

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LEVEL 1

OF 5

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How was Andrea feeling in 1821 when Mexico won its independence from Spain?

Andrea feared that one day their freedom would be taken away again.

Andrea was able to live her life by opening a restaurant, marrying, and starting a family.

Andrea decided that she was tired of fighting and just wanted to raise a family.

LEVEL 2

OF 5

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Why did the author describe Mexico acting dangerously by having a new president- Santa Anna?

Santa Anna's name sounds mean so he was probably a bad person.

Santa Anna was misunderstood and was really a good guy.

Santa Anna was the guard that watched over the women and girls with the long whip years before.

LEVEL 3

OF 5

The Texas solders were outnumbered, untrained, and lightly armed but they never gave up. General Cos surrendered and the Mrxican army retreated. Which sentence shows that the Texas soldiers were determined to fight?

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....they never gave up.

The Texas soldiers were outnumbered...

General Cos surrendered...

LEVEL 4

OF 5

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Over 250 soldiers flocked to Andrea's place because they were starved, homeless, and sick. The author describes Angela as being a blur of action. What does that mean?

She was busy moving into action to help the needs of the soldiers.

It was all like a dream to Andrea.

Things were so bad, she blocked it from her memory and couldn't remember.

LEVEL 5

OF 5

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How did Andrea help the soldier when they worked tireslessly to rebuild the Alamo?

She grabbed the tools and began to dig trenches and patch the walls.

She carted meals across the river for them daily.

She gave encouraging words to Jim Bowie.

CONGRATULATIONS!

THE NUMBER OF THIS MISSION IS 8

GAME OVER

CONTINUE?

YES

NO

LEVEL 1

OF 5

Bowie was on the lookout for Fannin and his 400 men to arrive but who showed up instead?

Andrea

Davy Crockett

No one, which is why they lost the battle of the Alamo.

LEVEL 2

OF 5

General Sam Houston wrote Andrea a letter asking her to take care of Bowie. In the letter he calls her Candelarita. What does this show you about their relationship?

He has a pet name for her so they must be close.

They barely knew each other. That's why he called her the wrong name.

He called her Andrea in the letter.

LEVEL 3

OF 5

When Andrea got to Bowie, he was so sick the author describes him as being white as a sheet. Why is this simile used?

Bowie was really pale because he wasn't getting sunlight.

It helps the reader to visulaize just how unwell he looked.

He had a white sheet covering him when Andrea found him.

LEVEL 4

OF 5

Why did Travis vow, Victory or death!

He was determined to fight and not surrender to Santa Anna, no matter what.

Travis was trying to act brave even though he was really scared.

He said that outloud because his soldiers were feeling defeated.

LEVEL 5

OF 5

The evening of March 5th with the enemy drawing near Travis faced the men and drew a line in the dirt. All that wanted to fight should cross it, but if they wanted to flee they could. Why is scene so important to the story?

It shows the determination of the fighters knowing that they would lose but still choosing to fght.

Travis refused to surrender to Santa Anna and wanted the men to do the same.

CONGRATULATIONS!

THE NUMBER OF THIS MISSION IS 3

GAME OVER

CONTINUE?

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NO

LEVEL 1

OF 3

Andrea threw her body in front of Bowie's to sheild him from the Mexican soldeirs but they shot her and killed him anyway. What does this tell you about Andrea?

She thought Bowie was helpless and couldn't fight for himself.

She was a selfless woman and cared strongly for people.

She was scared but really cared.

LEVEL 2

OF 3

Why was Andrea called "An Angel of Mercy?"

Because she spent the rest of her life caring for others and taking care of people.

Because she tried to save Bowie's life.

She was never called an angel of mercy. Her nickname was Candelaria.

LEVEL 3

OF 3

Andrea born in 1803 and died in 1899. How old was she when she died?

almost 96

99

There's no way to tell

CONGRATULATIONS!

THE NUMBER OF THIS MISSION IS 6

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