TEKS: Chapter 110. English Language Arts and Reading See All Teacher Resources

110.52.b.1

(1) The student writes for a variety of audiences and purposes to develop versatility as a writer. The student is expected to:

  • (A) write expressive, informative, and persuasive literary texts effectively;
  • (B) demonstrate the distinguishing characteristics of various written forms such as fictional writing, short stories, poetry, and drama in his/her own writing;
  • (C) elaborate writing when appropriate such as using concrete images, figurative language, sensory observation, dialogue, and other rhetorical devices to enhance meaning;
  • (D) employ various points of view to communicate effectively;
  • (E) choose topics and forms to develop fluency and voice;
  • (F) use word choice, sentence structure, and repetition to create tone; and
  • (G) organize ideas in writing to ensure coherence, logical progression, and support for ideas.