ENG2.ELAR.8.C
Evaluate the author's use of print and graphic features to achieve specific purposes.
English II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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authorprint featuresgraphic featuresspecific purposes
Skills
- identify (print features in a text) #dok1
- identify (graphic features in a text) #dok1
- explain (the purpose of print features used by the author) #dok2
- explain (the purpose of graphic features used by the author) #dok2
- evaluate (how the author’s print and graphic features achieve specific purposes) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify print features such as bold text, headings, and captions in a text. #dok1
- I can identify graphic features such as charts, graphs, and images in a text. #dok1
- I can explain why an author chooses certain print features in a text. #dok2
- I can explain why an author uses graphic features in a text. #dok2
- I can evaluate whether the author’s use of print and graphic features effectively achieves a specific purpose. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Authors intentionally use print and graphic features to help convey their message and achieve specific purposes.
- Understanding the use of print and graphic features helps readers better interpret, analyze, and evaluate a text’s meaning and effectiveness.
Essential Questions
- How do authors use print and graphic features to achieve their purpose in a text?
- In what ways can print or graphic features shape a reader's understanding of a text?
- What are some examples of effective use of print and graphic features in informational or literary texts?
- How can we determine if an author’s use of print or graphic features is effective in achieving a specific purpose?
- What might happen if certain print or graphic features were removed or altered in a text?