ENG4.ELAR.10.B

Compose informational texts such as explanatory essays, reports, resumes, and personal essays using genre characteristics and craft.

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

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Vocabulary
informational textsexplanatory essaysreportsresumespersonal essaysgenre characteristicscraft
Skills
  • compose (informational texts, such as explanatory essays, reports, resumes, personal essays) #dok3
  • apply (genre characteristics and craft) #dok3
  • analyze (effectiveness of genre characteristics and craft in informational texts) #dok4
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the characteristics of informational texts, including explanatory essays, reports, resumes, and personal essays. #dok1
  • I can recognize examples of genre characteristics and craft in informational texts. #dok1
  • I can describe the structure and features that distinguish different types of informational texts. #dok2
  • I can explain how genre characteristics and craft are used in informational writing. #dok2
  • I can compose an explanatory essay using appropriate genre characteristics and craft. #dok3
  • I can create a report, resume, or personal essay that effectively applies informational genre characteristics and craft. #dok3
  • I can analyze how my use of genre characteristics and craft enhances my informational text. #dok4
  • I can evaluate the effectiveness of informational texts I compose or read, based on their use of genre characteristics and craft. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • Informational texts are composed most effectively when they thoughtfully apply genre characteristics and craft to suit the audience and purpose.
  • Mastering the composition of various types of informational texts enables writers to communicate clearly and effectively in academic and real-world contexts.
Essential Questions
  • What distinguishes informational texts from other types of writing?
  • How do genre characteristics and craft shape the effectiveness of an explanatory essay, report, resume, or personal essay?
  • What are the key elements to consider when composing different types of informational texts?
  • How can intentional choices in craft improve clarity and impact in an informational text?
  • Why is it important to match the structure and style of a text to its purpose and audience?