ENG1.ELAR.9.B

Develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing in timed and open-ended situations by:: (i) Using an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, topic, and context. (ii) Developing an engaging idea reflecting depth of thought with specific details, examples, and commentary.

English I · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
draftsfocusedstructuredcoherent piece of writingtimed situationsopen-ended situationsorganizing structurepurposeaudiencetopiccontextengaging ideadepth of thoughtspecific detailsexamplescommentary
Skills
  • develop (drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing in timed and open-ended situations) #dok3
  • use (an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, topic, and context) #dok2
  • develop (an engaging idea reflecting depth of thought with specific details, examples, and commentary) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the components of a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing. #dok1
  • I can recognize organizing structures appropriate for different purposes, audiences, topics, and contexts. #dok1
  • I can apply an organizing structure that fits the assignment’s purpose, audience, topic, and context. #dok2
  • I can organize writing to create focus and coherence in both timed and open-ended situations. #dok2
  • I can develop an engaging central idea with depth of thought by including specific details, examples, and commentary. #dok3
  • I can revise a draft to enhance its focus, structure, coherence, and development in various writing situations. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Effective writing is focused, structured, and coherent, regardless of situation.
  • Writers make purposeful choices about organization and development to engage their audiences and clearly communicate ideas.
Essential Questions
  • What makes a piece of writing focused, structured, and coherent?
  • How does the purpose, audience, topic, or context influence the organizational choices a writer makes?
  • Why is it important to use specific details, examples, and commentary to develop an engaging idea?
  • How do writers adapt their drafting process in both timed and open-ended environments?
  • In what ways does revising help improve the focus and structure of a piece of writing?