6.ELAR.6.B
Write responses that demonstrate understanding of texts, including comparing sources within and across genres.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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Skills
- write (responses that demonstrate understanding of texts) #dok3
- compare (sources within and across genres) #dok3
- identify (similarities and differences between sources) #dok2
- analyze (texts for points of comparison) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can write responses that show my understanding of a text. #dok3
- I can compare sources within the same genre to identify similarities and differences. #dok2
- I can compare sources from different genres and explain how the genre influences the content. #dok3
- I can identify and explain key ideas when comparing multiple sources. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Understanding texts deeply involves responding in writing and comparing multiple sources.
- Analyzing and responding to texts across genres enhances students' ability to think critically about the information presented.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to demonstrate understanding of a text in your writing?
- How do you compare sources within the same genre?
- How does the genre of a text influence its content and your response to it?
- Why is it important to compare sources across different genres?
- What strategies can you use to write a response that shows deep understanding of more than one source?