LAND GRANT

CHECKOFF LIST:

• Pick a date in history (such as April 15, 1844)
• Match the date to the Mexican governor
• "Dear Governor X,"

The 1st 3 paragraphs:

• ¶1: an intro paragraph asking for your land grant
• ¶2: the work your vaqueros will do
• ¶3: the work the women and Indian men will do

FINISH OFF WITH:

• ¶4: social life: What FUN things will happen on your rancho?
• ¶5: THANK the governor for considering your request

INCREASE THE GRADE

• Make your diseño *beautiful*
• Check your grammar
• Erase pencil marks
• Outline map & letter in black sharpie