ENG2.ELAR.9.C

Revise drafts to improve clarity, development, organization, style, diction, and sentence effectiveness, including use of parallel constructions and placement of phrases and dependent clauses.

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

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Vocabulary
draftsclaritydevelopmentorganizationstyledictionsentence effectivenessparallel constructionsplacement of phrasesplacement of dependent clauses
Skills
  • revise (drafts to improve clarity) #dok2
  • revise (drafts to improve development) #dok2
  • revise (drafts to improve organization) #dok2
  • revise (drafts to improve style and diction) #dok2
  • revise (drafts to improve sentence effectiveness, including parallel constructions and placement of phrases/clauses) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify areas in my draft that need improvement for clarity, development, organization, style, and diction. #dok1
  • I can recognize examples of parallel constructions and effective placement of phrases and dependent clauses. #dok1
  • I can revise drafts to improve clarity, development, organization, style, and diction. #dok2
  • I can apply parallel constructions and correct placement of phrases and dependent clauses in my writing. #dok2
  • I can restructure sentences and reorganize paragraphs to enhance the effectiveness and flow of my writing. #dok3
  • I can critique my draft and make substantial revisions that improve the overall quality of my writing. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Effective writing requires multiple revisions focused on clarity, structure, and style.
  • Targeted revisions, such as improving sentence variety and organization, can significantly enhance the quality of written communication.
Essential Questions
  • How does revising a draft improve its clarity and impact?
  • What strategies can you use to enhance the organization and flow of your writing?
  • Why is the placement of phrases and dependent clauses important in effective writing?
  • How can parallel constructions contribute to sentence effectiveness?
  • In what ways can style and diction be adjusted during the revision process to better suit the intended audience?