ENG3.ELAR.7.D

Analyze characteristics and structural elements of informational texts such as:: (i) Clear thesis, strong supporting evidence, pertinent examples, commentary, summary, and conclusion. (ii) The relationship between organizational design and author's purpose.

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

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Vocabulary
informational textsthesissupporting evidenceexamplescommentarysummaryconclusionorganizational designauthor's purpose
Skills
  • analyze (characteristics and structural elements of informational texts) #dok3
  • analyze (relationship between organizational design and author's purpose) #dok3
  • identify (elements in informational texts: thesis, evidence, examples, commentary, summary, conclusion) #dok1
  • differentiate (between organizational designs and their purposes in texts) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the major structural elements in an informational text such as thesis, supporting evidence, examples, commentary, summary, and conclusion. #dok1
  • I can describe the characteristics that make up informational texts. #dok2
  • I can differentiate between various organizational designs used in informational texts. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the organizational structure of an informational text supports the author's purpose. #dok3
  • I can evaluate how specific structural elements enhance or detract from clarity and persuasiveness in informational texts. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The effectiveness of informational texts depends on how well their structure and elements support the author's intended purpose.
  • Understanding the relationship between organizational design and author's purpose helps readers critically analyze and comprehend informational texts.
Essential Questions
  • What key structural elements are commonly found in effective informational texts?
  • How does the organization of an informational text influence its clarity and purpose?
  • In what ways does the author’s purpose determine the structure of an informational text?
  • How can examining an informational text's structure help you assess its effectiveness?
  • Why might an author choose one organizational design over another in an informational text?