ENG4.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; and Page 18 August 2020 Update. (ii) Developing an engaging idea reflecting depth of thought with effective use of rhetorical devices, details, examples, and commentary.

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

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Vocabulary
draftswritingtimed and open-ended situationsstrategic organizational structurespurposeaudiencetopiccontextengaging ideadepth of thoughtrhetorical devicesdetailsexamplescommentary
Skills
  • develop (drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing) #dok3
  • 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 effectively) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify organizational structures appropriate to purpose, audience, topic, and context. #dok1
  • I can distinguish between writing for timed and open-ended situations. #dok2
  • I can use strategic organizational structures to organize my writing based on purpose, audience, topic, and context. #dok2
  • I can develop a draft that is focused, structured, and coherent. #dok3
  • I can enhance my writing with an engaging idea reflecting depth of thought. #dok3
  • I can effectively incorporate rhetorical devices, details, examples, and commentary. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Structured organization and effective development are essential for clear written communication.
  • Purposeful choices in structure and elaboration lead to more engaging and coherent writing.
Essential Questions
  • How does the organizational structure of a piece of writing impact its clarity and effectiveness?
  • What strategies can writers use to develop a focused and coherent draft?
  • How do purpose, audience, topic, and context shape choices in organization and content?
  • In what ways do rhetorical devices, details, examples, and commentary strengthen writing?
  • Why is developing an engaging idea important for meaningful writing?