ENG2.ELAR.8.D
Analyze how the author's use of language informs and shapes the perception of readers.
English II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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authoruse of languageperceptionreaders
Skills
- analyze (how the author's use of language informs and shapes the perception of readers) #dok3
- explain (the relationship between language choices and reader perception) #dok2
- identify (specific language choices in a text) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify specific language choices an author uses in a text. #dok1
- I can explain how an author's language choices affect the reader's perception. #dok2
- I can analyze how the author's use of language informs and shapes the perception of readers. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Authors intentionally use language to influence how readers perceive and understand a text.
- Analyzing language choices helps reveal deeper meaning and the author's purpose in shaping reader response.
Essential Questions
- How do an author’s language choices influence a reader’s perception of a text?
- What strategies can readers use to recognize the impact of language on their own understanding?
- In what ways can the same event or idea be perceived differently because of language choices?
- How does an author’s use of figurative language, diction, or tone affect the message of a text?
- Why is it important to analyze an author’s language choices when interpreting a text?