English Language Arts and Reading

Humanities (One-Half to Two Credits).

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

15 standards
  • The student reads and views varied literary and art forms (1)
    • H.ELAR.1.A

      Recognize the major historical and cultural movements as reflected in various art forms.

    • H.ELAR.1.B

      Read widely to see connections (commonalities) that literature shares with fine arts and historical and/or philosophical writings.

  • The student expresses and supports responses to various types of texts and compositions (2)
    • H.ELAR.2.A

      Respond to aesthetic elements in texts and other art forms through various outlets such as discussions, journals, oral interpretations, and enactments.

    • H.ELAR.2.B

      Use elements of text and other art forms to defend his/her own responses and interpretations.

    • H.ELAR.2.C

      Compare reviews of literature, film performance, and other art forms with his/her own responses.

    • H.ELAR.2.D

      Develop and use assessments for evaluating literary work and other art forms as a reflection of history such as political, social, and philosophical movements.

  • The student uses writing as a tool for learning and research (3)
    • H.ELAR.3.A

      Show an in-depth understanding of creative achievements in literature and the arts through writing.

    • H.ELAR.3.B

      Describe how personal creativity is expressed within the requirements of an art form.

    • H.ELAR.3.C

      Describe and analyze the relationship between form and expression.

  • The student understands and interprets creativity (4)
    • H.ELAR.4.A

      Discuss how personal creativity is expressed within the requirements of an art form.

    • H.ELAR.4.B

      Discuss conditions that encourage creativity.

    • H.ELAR.4.C

      Discuss the relationship between form and expression.

    • H.ELAR.4.D

      Discuss the major historical and cultural movements as reflected in various art forms.

  • The student analyzes and critiques the significance of visual representations (5)
    • H.ELAR.5.A

      Recognize and evaluate how literature and various other art forms convey messages.

    • H.ELAR.5.B

      Examine the impact of literature and various other art forms.