5.ELAR.7.B
Write responses that demonstrate understanding of texts, including comparing and contrasting ideas across a variety of sources.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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Skills
- write (responses that demonstrate understanding of texts) #dok2
- compare (ideas across a variety of sources) #dok3
- contrast (ideas across a variety of sources) #dok3
- analyze (texts to identify similarities and differences in ideas) #dok3
- support (written responses with evidence from texts) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can write responses that show I understand the texts I read. #dok2
- I can support my responses with details from the texts. #dok2
- I can compare ideas from different sources in my writing. #dok3
- I can contrast ideas across a variety of sources to show differences. #dok3
- I can analyze texts to find similarities and differences in ideas. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding different texts and their ideas helps readers build deeper knowledge by comparing and contrasting information.
- Writing thoughtful responses that include evidence from texts demonstrates a student's comprehension and ability to communicate connections among ideas.
Essential Questions
- How do I show that I truly understand what I have read?
- What strategies help me compare and contrast ideas from different texts?
- Why is it important to use examples from the text when writing responses?
- How can comparing ideas from various sources help me learn more about a topic?
- In what ways does analyzing texts deepen my thinking?