3.ELAR.12.C
Compose argumentative texts, including opinion essays, using genre characteristics and craft.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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argumentative textsopinion essaysgenre characteristicscraft
Skills
- compose (argumentative texts) #dok3
- compose (opinion essays) #dok3
- apply (genre characteristics in argumentative writing) #dok3
- apply (craft techniques in argumentative writing) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the characteristics of argumentative texts and opinion essays. #dok1
- I can recognize examples of craft used in argumentative texts. #dok1
- I can describe the structure and features of opinion essays. #dok2
- I can explain how genre characteristics and craft are used in argumentative writing. #dok2
- I can compose argumentative texts that express an opinion and support it with reasons. #dok3
- I can write opinion essays using appropriate genre characteristics and craft techniques. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Writers use specific characteristics and craft techniques to create effective argumentative texts.
- Opinion essays are a type of argumentative text that require clear opinion statements and supporting reasons.
Essential Questions
- What makes a text argumentative?
- How do writers express their opinions clearly in essays?
- How can I support my opinion with reasons and details?
- What characteristics and craft techniques are important when writing an opinion essay?
- How does using genre characteristics improve my argumentative writing?