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

110.14.b.20

(20) Writing/Expository and Procedural Texts. Students write expository and procedural or work-related texts to communicate ideas and information to specific audiences for specific purposes. Students are expected to:

• (A) create brief compositions that:
  • (i) establish a central idea in a topic sentence;
  • (ii) include supporting sentences with simple facts, details, and explanations; and
  • (iii) contain a concluding statement;

• (B) write letters whose language is tailored to the audience and purpose (e.g., a thank you note to a friend) and that use appropriate conventions (e.g., date, salutation, closing); and

• (C) write responses to literary or expository texts that demonstrate an understanding of the text.