6.ELAR.11.A
Compose literary texts such as personal narratives, fiction, and poetry using genre characteristics and craft.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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literary textspersonal narrativesfictionpoetrygenre characteristicscraft
Skills
- compose (literary texts using genre characteristics and craft) #dok3
- differentiate (between personal narratives, fiction, and poetry) #dok2
- analyze (genre characteristics and craft in literary texts) #dok3
- apply (genre characteristics and craft to original compositions) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the characteristics and craft elements that define personal narratives, fiction, and poetry. #dok1
- I can differentiate between personal narratives, fiction, and poetry by their genre characteristics. #dok2
- I can analyze examples of how craft is used in literary texts. #dok3
- I can compose personal narratives, fiction, and poetry using appropriate genre characteristics and craft. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Writers purposefully use specific characteristics and craft elements to compose different types of literary texts.
- Understanding and applying genre-specific elements enhances the quality and effectiveness of literary writing.
Essential Questions
- How do writers use craft and characteristics to create personal narratives, fiction, and poetry?
- What makes a personal narrative, fiction, or poem unique compared to other literary forms?
- How do genre characteristics influence the way a story or poem is written?
- In what ways can you use craft elements to enhance your own literary writing?
- How can understanding genre characteristics help you become a stronger writer?