Identifying Supporting Evidence for the Thesis

Analyzing Informational Text Structures

8th Grade·ELA·TEKS

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Locate and evaluate the supporting evidence an author uses to develop the controlling idea or thesis.

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Analyzing Informational Text Structures

8th Grade · ELA · TEKS

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Learners will identify and analyze the structural elements of informational texts, including thesis development, supporting evidence, citations, and organizational patterns.

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110.24(b)(8)(D)(i)Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · Ela · 8th Grade

the controlling idea or thesis with supporting evidence;

Open Global Standard:OGE.9.RI.2

OGE.9.RI.2