8.ELAR.6.B
Write responses that demonstrate understanding of texts, including comparing sources within and across genres.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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responsesunderstandingtextssourcesgenres
Skills
- write (responses demonstrating understanding of texts) #dok2
- compare (sources within and across genres) #dok3
- demonstrate (understanding of texts) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can write responses that show I understand a text. #dok2
- I can compare sources within the same genre to identify similarities and differences. #dok3
- I can compare sources across different genres to analyze how they present information or ideas. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Writing about texts deepens understanding and fosters critical thinking.
- Comparing sources within and across genres helps students analyze how different forms and structures influence meaning.
Essential Questions
- How does writing about a text help you understand it better?
- What are some similarities and differences you notice when comparing sources within the same genre?
- How do texts from different genres approach similar topics or themes?
- Why is it important to compare sources both within and across genres?
- How can comparing sources help you evaluate the credibility or purpose of information?