RTW.ELAR.3.A
Use writing to formulate questions, refine topics, and clarify ideas.
Research and Technical Writing · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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writingquestionstopicsideas
Skills
- formulate (questions using writing) #dok2
- refine (topics through writing) #dok3
- clarify (ideas using writing) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify topics and ideas relevant to a given task. #dok1
- I can write questions that help guide my research or inquiry. #dok2
- I can use writing to explore and focus my topic. #dok2
- I can clarify my ideas by expressing them in writing. #dok2
- I can improve and narrow a topic to make it more specific through writing. #dok3
- I can use writing as a tool to reflect on and develop more precise questions. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Writing is a process that can be used to develop and organize thoughts and questions.
- Using writing to clarify, refine, and focus ideas strengthens the quality and direction of research and learning.
Essential Questions
- How can I use writing to develop and refine the questions I want to answer?
- Why is it important to clarify ideas before beginning a research project or writing assignment?
- In what ways does writing help me narrow and focus my topic?
- What strategies can I use to generate questions that guide my research?
- How does writing help clarify complex ideas or topics?