8.10.B.ii
The Standard
developing an engaging idea reflecting depth of thought with specific facts, details, and examples
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading · The student uses the writing process recursively to compose multiple texts that are legible and uses appropriate conventions.
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students develop one focused idea by adding relevant facts, precise details, and clear examples. They choose information that adds depth rather than repeating or drifting from the main point.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student develops a clear idea with relevant facts, concrete details, and well-chosen examples. The student explains how each piece of information supports the main point.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may repeat the same point using different words instead of adding depth. They may include unrelated examples, vague details, or facts without explaining how they support the main idea.
How to Assess It
- Exit ticket: Lunch lasts 25 minutes, and students spend about 8 minutes in line. Use these facts to write a focused paragraph supporting a longer lunch period.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give groups a claim and twelve evidence cards, then have them sort, rank, and choose the strongest facts, details, and examples.
Write about a school rule you would change, using one fact, two specific details, and one example to develop your reasoning.
Play Evidence Match by pairing claim cards with supporting facts and examples, earning a point only when the connection is explained.
Compare two online restaurant reviews, then identify which specific details make one more useful to a reader.
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developing an engaging idea with relevant details;
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developing an engaging idea reflecting depth of thought with specific facts and details;
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developing an engaging idea reflecting depth of thought with specific facts and details;
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