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Analyzing Text Structure for Author's Purpose

8th Grade · ELA · TEKS

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Goal

Analyze how various text structures help an author organize information and guide reader comprehension to achieve a specific purpose.

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Learning standards covered

us-tx110.24(b)(9)(B)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Ela · 8th Grade

analyze how the use of text structure contributes to the author's purpose;

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