3.ELAR.11.B
Develop drafts into a focused, structured, and coherent piece of writing by: Page 20 August 2019 Update: (i) Organizing with purposeful structure, including an introduction and a conclusion. (ii) Developing an engaging idea with relevant details.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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draftspiece of writingpurposeful structureintroductionconclusionengaging idearelevant details
Skills
- organize (a draft with purposeful structure including introduction and conclusion) #dok2
- develop (an engaging idea with relevant details) #dok2
- revise (drafts to add purposeful structure and strong ideas) #dok3
- identify (the structure and elements of a focused, coherent piece of writing) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify the parts of a focused, structured piece of writing (introduction, conclusion, details). #dok1
- I can organize my draft to include an introduction and conclusion. #dok2
- I can develop an engaging idea by supporting it with relevant details. #dok2
- I can revise my writing to improve its focus, structure, and coherence. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Writers use purposeful structure to make their writing clear, focused, and easy to follow.
- Engaging ideas and relevant details help to develop strong and meaningful writing.
Essential Questions
- What makes a piece of writing focused and structured?
- How do writers organize their ideas to create a purposeful structure?
- Why is it important to include an introduction and conclusion in your writing?
- How can relevant details make an idea more engaging?
- How do writers revise drafts to improve focus and coherence?