TEKS: Chapter 110. English Language Arts and Reading See All Teacher Resources
110.34.b.16
(16) Writing/Persuasive Texts. Students write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students are expected to write an argumentative essay (e.g., evaluative essays, proposals) to the appropriate audience that includes:
- (A) a clear thesis or position based on logical reasons with various forms of support (e.g., hard evidence, reason, common sense, cultural assumptions);
- (B) accurate and honest representation of divergent views (i.e., in the author's own words and not out of context);
- (C) an organizing structure appropriate to the purpose, audience, and context;
- (D) information on the complete range of relevant perspectives;
- (E) demonstrated consideration of the validity and reliability of all primary and secondary sources used;
- (F) language attentively crafted to move a disinterested or opposed audience, using specific rhetorical devices to back up assertions (e.g., appeals to logic, emotions, ethical beliefs); and
- (G) an awareness and anticipation of audience response that is reflected in different levels of formality, style, and tone.
Substandards
Aligned Resources
Courses
- Course: ELA 12: British Literature, Unit 3: British Morals...and Lack Thereof Lesson 4: Behind Door Number Six
- Course: ELA 12: British Literature, Unit 3: British Morals...and Lack Thereof Lesson 10: Leggo, Iago
- Course: ELA 12: British Literature, Unit 4: Differences in the Future Lesson 8: Dystopian Dynasty
- Course: ELA 12: British Literature, Unit 2: Heroes of Old (and Young) Lesson 19: Everyone Loves a Critic
- Course: ELA 12: British Literature, Unit 3: British Morals...and Lack Thereof Lesson 7: Only the Good Die Young
- Course: ELA 12: British Literature, Unit 3: British Morals...and Lack Thereof Lesson 5: Speak, Muse
- Course: British Literature (College), Unit 3: British Morals...and Lack Thereof Lesson 5: Speak, Muse