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

110.33.b.5

(5) Reading/Comprehension of Literary Text/Fiction. Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of fiction and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to:

  • (A) evaluate how different literary elements (e.g., figurative language, point of view) shape the author's portrayal of the plot and setting in works of fiction;
  • (B) analyze the internal and external development of characters through a range of literary devices;
  • (C) analyze the impact of narration when the narrator's point of view shifts from one character to another; and
  • (D) demonstrate familiarity with works by authors in American fiction from each major literary period.