ENG1.ELAR.10.B
Compose informational texts such as explanatory essays, reports, and personal essays using genre characteristics and craft.
English I · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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informational textsexplanatory essaysreportspersonal essaysgenre characteristicscraft
Skills
- compose (informational texts such as explanatory essays, reports, and personal essays) #dok3
- apply (genre characteristics and craft to informational writing) #dok3
- distinguish (between types of informational texts) #dok2
- develop (focused ideas for informational texts) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the characteristics of informational texts, explanatory essays, reports, and personal essays. #dok1
- I can distinguish between explanatory essays, reports, and personal essays based on their genre characteristics. #dok2
- I can develop a focused idea for an informational text using relevant details. #dok2
- I can apply genre characteristics and craft to compose an effective informational text. #dok3
- I can compose an original explanatory essay, report, or personal essay that clearly communicates information and purpose. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Informational texts are crafted using specific genre characteristics to effectively communicate ideas and information.
- Writers use techniques of craft—such as organization, detail, and clarity—to develop meaningful informational texts for a variety of purposes.
Essential Questions
- What distinguishes informational texts from other types of writing?
- How do genre characteristics guide the structure and features of explanatory essays, reports, and personal essays?
- In what ways does the writer’s craft influence the effectiveness of informational writing?
- How can I apply techniques of craft to communicate information clearly and purposefully in my own writing?
- What strategies can help ensure informational texts are appropriate for their intended audience and purpose?