8.ELAR.11.A
Compose literary texts such as personal narratives, fiction, and poetry using genre characteristics and craft.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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literary textspersonal narrativesfictionpoetrygenre characteristicscraft
Skills
- compose (literary texts such as personal narratives, fiction, and poetry) #dok2
- apply (genre characteristics and craft to writing) #dok3
- analyze (features of different literary genres) #dok2
- create (original texts demonstrating genre traits) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the characteristics of literary genres like personal narratives, fiction, and poetry. #dok1
- I can recall and define literary craft elements used in writing. #dok1
- I can compose a personal narrative that demonstrates genre characteristics and craft. #dok2
- I can compose fiction and poetry using genre characteristics and craft. #dok2
- I can apply literary craft techniques to my own writing. #dok3
- I can analyze how different genres use specific characteristics and craft to convey meaning in my own writing. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Writers use specific characteristics and craft techniques to compose different types of literary texts.
- Understanding genre characteristics enhances both the composition and comprehension of literary works.
Essential Questions
- What characteristics make a text a personal narrative, a work of fiction, or a poem?
- How do authors use craft techniques to enhance their literary writing?
- In what ways do genre characteristics influence the structure and style of a literary text?
- How can understanding genre and craft help you become a more effective writer?
- What differences and similarities exist among personal narratives, fiction, and poetry?