Texas TEKS 4.14

4.14 is a TEKS knowledge and skills statement. These are the student expectations under it.

• 4.14.A

  explain the meaning of various patriotic symbols and landmarks of Texas, including the six flags that flew over Texas, the Alamo, and the San Jacinto Monument

• 4.14.B

  sing or recite "Texas, Our Texas"

• 4.14.C

  recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge to the Texas Flag

• 4.14.D

  describe the origins and significance of state celebrations such as Texas Independence Day and Juneteenth.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students explain what major Texas flags, landmarks, songs, pledges, and celebrations represent. They connect each item to the people, events, and values behind it.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Students identify the six governments represented by the historic flags and explain the importance of the Alamo and San Jacinto Monument. They recite the state song and pledge, then accurately explain Texas Independence Day and Juneteenth.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may confuse the Battle of the Alamo with the victory at San Jacinto or think Texas Independence Day marks the end of the war. They may also think Juneteenth was the date slavery ended everywhere in the United States.

04

How to Assess It

Give students four items: the Alamo, San Jacinto Monument, Texas Independence Day, and Juneteenth. Have them write one accurate sentence explaining the significance of each.

1. 01

   Give groups flag, government, date, and event cards to match on a Texas history timeline.

2. 02

   Ask students to write which Texas symbol or celebration best represents freedom, then support their choice with two facts.

3. 03

   Play a clue game where teams identify a flag, landmark, song, pledge, or celebration from three historical details.

4. 04

   Have students examine a local Juneteenth or Texas Independence Day event notice and identify the history reflected in its activities.

• 1.13

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• 5.16

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• 7.15

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• 2.11

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