8.ELAR.10.A
Plan a first draft by selecting a genre appropriate for a particular topic, purpose, and audience using a range of strategies such as discussion, background reading, and personal interests.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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first draftgenretopicpurposeaudiencestrategiesdiscussionbackground readingpersonal interests
Skills
- plan (a first draft) #dok2
- select (an appropriate genre for a particular topic, purpose, and audience) #dok2
- apply (strategies such as discussion, background reading, and personal interests to drafting) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can plan a first draft for a writing assignment. #dok2
- I can select an appropriate genre based on the topic, purpose, and audience. #dok2
- I can use strategies like discussion, background reading, and personal interests to generate ideas while planning my writing. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Writers must thoughtfully plan their first drafts by considering genre, topic, purpose, and audience.
- Selecting appropriate strategies for planning writing enhances focus and effectiveness.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to choose the right genre for a specific writing task?
- How does understanding your audience influence your writing choices?
- What strategies can help you generate ideas when planning a first draft?
- In what ways can discussion and background reading improve your writing plan?
- How do your personal interests help in planning and drafting your writing?