ENG2.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 II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
draftsfocused piece of writingstructured piece of writingcoherent piece of writingtimed situationsopen-ended situationsorganizing structurepurposeaudiencetopiccontextengaging ideadepth of thoughtspecific detailsexamplescommentary
Skills
  • develop drafts (into focused, structured, and coherent writing) #dok3
  • use organizing structure (appropriate to purpose, audience, topic, and context) #dok2
  • develop engaging idea (reflecting depth of thought) #dok3
  • include specific details, examples, and commentary (to support ideas) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the organizing structure appropriate for a given purpose, audience, topic, and context. #dok1
  • I can list specific details, examples, and commentary to support my writing. #dok1
  • I can select a focused idea to develop in my writing. #dok2
  • I can organize my draft so it is logical and coherent for my audience. #dok2
  • I can develop my draft into a structured piece of writing for timed and open-ended situations. #dok3
  • I can compose engaging ideas with supporting details, examples, and commentary that show depth of thought. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Writers must structure their drafts for clarity and coherence, tailored to purpose, audience, topic, and context.
  • Developing engaging and thoughtful ideas with supporting details leads to effective written communication.
Essential Questions
  • How can organizing structure help ensure clarity and coherence in writing?
  • What makes an idea 'engaging' and how can writers develop depth of thought?
  • Why is it important to consider purpose, audience, topic, and context when drafting?
  • How do specific details, examples, and commentary strengthen a piece of writing?
  • What strategies help writers draft effectively in both timed and open-ended situations?