ENG3.ELAR.9.B

Develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing in timed and open-ended situations by:: (i) Using strategic organizational structures appropriate to purpose, audience, topic, and context. (ii) Developing an engaging idea reflecting depth of thought with effective use of rhetorical devices, details, examples, and commentary.

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

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Vocabulary
draftspiece of writingfocusstructurecoherent piecetimed situationsopen-ended situationsstrategic organizational structurespurposeaudiencetopiccontextengaging ideadepth of thoughtrhetorical devicesdetailsexamplescommentary
Skills
  • develop (drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing in timed and open-ended situations) #dok2
  • use (strategic organizational structures appropriate to purpose, audience, topic, and context) #dok2
  • develop (an engaging idea reflecting depth of thought) #dok3
  • use (rhetorical devices, details, examples, and commentary) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the elements of focus, structure, and coherence in a draft of writing. #dok1
  • I can describe different strategic organizational structures for writing. #dok1
  • I can develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing in both timed and open-ended situations. #dok2
  • I can use organizational structures that are strategic and appropriate to purpose, audience, topic, and context. #dok2
  • I can create an engaging idea that reflects depth of thought within my writing. #dok3
  • I can incorporate rhetorical devices, details, examples, and commentary effectively in my writing. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Effective writing requires both strategic organization and thoughtful development to clearly communicate ideas to varied audiences.
  • Writers refine drafts by focusing on coherence, evidence, and rhetorical strategies to match purpose and context.
Essential Questions
  • How do I determine which organizational structure best fits my purpose, audience, and context?
  • What strategies help me develop drafts into focused and coherent pieces of writing?
  • How do rhetorical devices, details, examples, and commentary enhance the depth and engagement of my writing?
  • How does my approach to writing differ between timed and open-ended situations?
  • What makes an idea engaging and indicative of depth of thought in writing?