8.ELAR.11.B
Compose informational texts, including multi-paragraph essays that convey information about a topic, using a clear controlling idea or thesis statement and genre characteristics and craft.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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informational textsmulti-paragraph essaysinformationtopiccontrolling ideathesis statementgenre characteristicscraft
Skills
- compose (informational texts) #dok3
- compose (multi-paragraph essays) #dok3
- convey (information about a topic) #dok2
- use (a clear controlling idea or thesis statement) #dok2
- apply (genre characteristics and craft) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can compose informational texts that are well-organized and clear. #dok3
- I can compose multi-paragraph essays that present information about a topic. #dok3
- I can convey information about a topic in my writing. #dok2
- I can use a clear controlling idea or thesis statement to focus my writing. #dok2
- I can apply genre characteristics and craft when writing informational texts. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective informational writing uses clear structure and focused ideas to communicate information about a topic.
- Applying genre characteristics and craft enhances the clarity and effectiveness of informational texts.
Essential Questions
- How does an effective thesis statement guide an informational essay?
- What genre characteristics make informational texts clear and engaging?
- Why is it important to organize information in multiple paragraphs?
- How can the use of craft improve the quality of informational writing?
- What strategies help writers convey information clearly to an audience?