7.ELAR.8.D

Analyze characteristics and structural elements of informational text, including:: (i) The controlling idea or thesis with supporting evidence. (ii) Features such as references or acknowledgements. (iii) Organizational patterns that support multiple topics, categories, and subcategories.

Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
characteristicsstructural elementsinformational textcontrolling ideathesissupporting evidencereferencesacknowledgementsorganizational patternstopicscategoriessubcategories
Skills
  • analyze (characteristics of informational text) #dok3
  • analyze (structural elements of informational text) #dok3
  • identify (the controlling idea or thesis with supporting evidence) #dok2
  • recognize (features such as references or acknowledgements) #dok1
  • examine (organizational patterns that support multiple topics, categories, and subcategories) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can recognize features such as references or acknowledgements in informational texts. #dok1
  • I can identify the controlling idea or thesis and supporting evidence in informational texts. #dok2
  • I can examine the organizational patterns that support multiple topics, categories, and subcategories. #dok2
  • I can analyze characteristics and structural elements of informational text to understand its purpose and organization. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Informational texts use specific structural elements and organizational patterns to convey ideas and information effectively.
  • Understanding how characteristics and structures function in informational texts helps readers comprehend and evaluate information.
Essential Questions
  • How do structural elements and organizational patterns help readers understand informational texts?
  • What is the purpose of a controlling idea or thesis in informational texts?
  • How do references and acknowledgements contribute to the quality and credibility of informational texts?
  • In what ways can supporting evidence strengthen the main idea or thesis in an informational text?
  • How can recognizing categories, subcategories, and organizational patterns help you as a reader or writer of informational texts?