History and Social Studies:
4.2.5 Describe the daily lives of the
people, native and nonnative,
who occupied the presidios,
missions, ranchos, and
pueblos.
Literature and Language Arts:
2.2 Reading Comprehension Use appropriate strategies when reading for different purposes (e.g., full comprehension, location of information, personal enjoyment).
1.7 Writing strategies; Use various reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus, card catalog, encyclopedia, online information) as an aid to writing.
2.3 Write information reports:
a. Frame a central question about an issue or situation.
b. Include facts and details for focus.
c. Draw from more than one source of information (e.g., speakers, books, newspapers, other media sources).

Introduction
Background for the Teacher
Guiding Questions
Learning Opportunities
Assessment
Guided Discussion Questions
Instructional Plan
Materials Needed
Groupings
Checking for Student Understanding
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Closure
Extention
English Learners
G.A.T.E. Students