7.ELAR.9.B
Analyze how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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text structureauthor's purpose
Skills
- analyze (text structure) #dok3
- analyze (how text structure contributes to author's purpose) #dok3
- identify (different text structures) #dok2
- explain (how elements of structure relate to purpose) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify different types of text structures in a passage. #dok2
- I can analyze how the organization of a text helps the author achieve their purpose. #dok3
- I can explain how features like sequence, comparison, or cause and effect support the author's purpose. #dok3
- I can distinguish between various text structures used in different types of texts. #dok2
Big Ideas
- The organization of a text is a deliberate choice that shapes meaning and influences the reader's understanding.
- Text structures are tools authors use to achieve specific purposes, such as informing, persuading, or entertaining.
Essential Questions
- How does the way a text is organized help convey the author's purpose?
- What clues help you recognize the structure of a text?
- In what ways does text structure impact a reader's understanding?
- Why might an author choose one type of structure over another?
- How can analyzing text structure deepen your understanding of the author’s message?