6.ELAR.11.B
Compose informational texts, including multi-paragraph essays that convey information about a topic, using a clear controlling idea or thesis statement and genre characteristics and craft.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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informational textsmulti-paragraph essaystopiccontrolling ideathesis statementgenre characteristicscraft
Skills
- compose (informational texts) #dok3
- compose (multi-paragraph essays about a topic) #dok3
- use (a clear controlling idea or thesis statement) #dok3
- apply (genre characteristics and craft) #dok3
- convey (information about a topic in writing) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify features of informational texts. #dok1
- I can recognize a controlling idea or thesis statement in a text. #dok1
- I can describe genre characteristics and craft in informational texts. #dok2
- I can organize information about a topic into a multi-paragraph structure. #dok2
- I can compose an informational essay that clearly presents a controlling idea. #dok3
- I can use a thesis statement to guide my informational writing. #dok3
- I can apply genre characteristics and writing craft to produce an effective informational text. #dok3
Big Ideas
- An effective informational text clearly conveys information about a topic using a structured, multi-paragraph format.
- A strong controlling idea or thesis statement and use of genre characteristics are essential to well-crafted informational writing.
Essential Questions
- What features make an informational text clear and effective?
- How can a writer develop and communicate a strong controlling idea or thesis statement?
- Why is it important to use genre characteristics and craft when composing informational texts?
- How does the organization of a multi-paragraph essay help readers understand the content?
- What strategies can writers use to ensure their informational essays are focused and coherent?