ENG4.ELAR.10.C
Compose argumentative texts using genre characteristics and craft.
English IV · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
AI-generated as a starting point — sign in to edit.Vocabulary
argumentative textsgenre characteristicscraft
Skills
- compose (argumentative texts) #dok3
- apply (genre characteristics to argumentative texts) #dok2
- apply (craft techniques to argumentative texts) #dok2
- analyze (effectiveness of chosen genre characteristics and craft) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the characteristics of argumentative texts. #dok1
- I can define craft as it applies to argumentative writing. #dok1
- I can distinguish argumentative texts from other genres by their characteristics. #dok2
- I can explain how craft techniques enhance argumentative writing. #dok2
- I can apply genre characteristics to compose an argumentative text. #dok3
- I can utilize craft techniques to strengthen my argumentative writing. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Argumentative writing must incorporate specific genre characteristics and employ purposeful craft techniques to effectively communicate a claim.
- Using genre characteristics and craft intentionally leads to stronger, more convincing argumentative texts.
Essential Questions
- What makes an argumentative text effective and convincing?
- How do genre characteristics shape the structure and impact of an argument?
- Why is the intentional use of craft important in argumentative writing?
- What strategies can writers use to strengthen their arguments through craft?
- How can analyzing argumentative texts help you improve your own writing?