4.ELAR.12.A
Compose literary texts such as personal narratives and poetry using genre characteristics and craft.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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literary textspersonal narrativespoetrygenre characteristicscraft
Skills
- compose (literary texts such as personal narratives and poetry) #dok3
- apply (genre characteristics and craft in writing) #dok3
- identify (characteristics of personal narratives and poetry) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the characteristics of personal narratives and poetry. #dok2
- I can compose literary texts that include personal narratives using appropriate genre characteristics and craft. #dok3
- I can compose poetry using genre characteristics and craft. #dok3
- I can apply genre characteristics and craft to my writing. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Writers use specific genre characteristics and craft to create meaningful literary texts.
- Understanding and applying the elements of personal narratives and poetry helps writers effectively convey their ideas and emotions.
Essential Questions
- What distinguishes a personal narrative from other types of literary texts?
- How do specific characteristics and craft techniques shape the meaning and impact of a poem?
- What elements must be included for a text to be considered a personal narrative or poem?
- How can writers use genre characteristics and craft to express ideas and experiences?
- In what ways do writers make choices about language and structure when composing literary texts?