ENG3.ELAR.9.D
Edit drafts to demonstrate a command of standard English conventions using a style guide as appropriate.
English III · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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draftsclaritydevelopmentorganizationstyledictionsentence fluencystandard English conventionsstyle guide
Skills
- edit (drafts for clarity, development, organization, style, diction, sentence fluency) #dok2
- demonstrate (command of standard English conventions) #dok2
- use (a style guide to check conventions) #dok2
- apply (appropriate conventions to written drafts) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify errors in clarity, development, organization, style, diction, and sentence fluency in my drafts. #dok1
- I can recognize standard English conventions in writing. #dok1
- I can edit my drafts to improve clarity, development, organization, style, diction, and sentence fluency using a style guide. #dok2
- I can apply standard English conventions in my drafts using a style guide as appropriate. #dok2
- I can evaluate my writing for areas where conventions or style could be improved, using a style guide to support my revisions. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective writing communicates ideas clearly and follows conventions appropriate for the audience and purpose.
- Editing drafts with a focus on clarity, development, organization, style, diction, and sentence fluency strengthens overall writing quality.
Essential Questions
- How do standard English conventions contribute to clear and effective writing?
- In what ways can a style guide support the editing process?
- Why is it important to edit for development, organization, style, diction, and sentence fluency?
- How can writers identify and correct issues in their drafts to improve clarity?
- What are the challenges of applying conventions consistently throughout a draft?