Curriculum Connections for Language Arts and Reading
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The connections listed in the table below are English Language Arts and Reading
student expectations that directly mention the use of technology (or related terminology). Humanities, Oral
Interpretation I, II, III and Advanced Broadcast Journalism I, II, III do not have any direct connections.
Other resources for teaching English Language Arts and Reading can be found at the Language Arts and Reading Center for
Educator Development.  |
English I
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 2(E) |
use technology for aspects of creating, revising, editing, and publishing |
| 4(C) |
compile information from primary and secondary sources in systematic ways using available technology |
| 6(E) |
use reference material such as glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, and available technology to determine precise meanings and usage |
| 8(B) |
read in such varied sources as diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts, and other media |
| 13(B) |
locate appropriate print and non-print information using texts and technical resources, periodicals and book indices, including databases and the Internet |
| 20(F) |
compare, contrast, and critique various media coverage of the same event such as in newspapers, television, and on the Internet |
| 21(B) |
use a variety of forms and technologies such as videos, photographs, and web pages to communicate specific messages |
English II
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 2(E) |
use technology for aspects of creating, revising, editing, and publishing texts |
| 4(C) |
compile information from primary and secondary sources in systematic ways using available technology |
| 6(E) |
use reference material such as glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, and available technology to determine precise meanings and usage |
| 8(B) |
read in such varied sources as diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts, and other media |
| 13(B) |
locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases and the Internet |
| 20(F) |
compare, contrast, and critique various media coverage of the same event such as in newspapers, television, and on the Internet |
| 21(B) |
use a variety of forms and technologies such as videos, photographs, and web pages to communicate specific messages |
English III
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 2(E) |
use technology for aspects of creating, revising, editing, and publishing texts |
| 4(C) |
compile information from primary and secondary sources in systematic ways using available technology |
| 6(E) |
use reference material such as glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, and available technology to determine
precise meanings and usage |
| 8(B) |
read in varied sources as diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts, and other media |
| 13(B) |
locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases and the Internet |
| 20(F) |
compare, contrast, and critique various media coverage of the same event such as in newspapers, television, and on the Internet |
| 21(B) |
use a variety of forms and technologies such as videos, photographs, and web pages to communicate specific messages |
English IV
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 2(G) |
use technology for aspects of creating, revising, editing, and publishing texts |
| 4(D) |
compile information from primary and secondary sources using available technology |
| 5(B) |
correspond with other writers electronically and in conventional ways |
| 7(E) |
use reference material such as glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, and available technology to determine precise meanings and usage |
| 9(B) |
read in such varied sources as diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts, and other media |
| 14(B) |
locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases and the Internet |
| 20(F) |
compare, contrast, and critique various media coverage of the same event such as in newspapers, television, and on the Internet |
| 21(B) |
use a variety of forms and technologies such as videos, photographs, and web pages to communicate specific messages |
Independent Study in English
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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Introduction - Students respond to texts through talking and writing in both traditional print and electronic formats |
| 1(C) |
compile information from primary and secondary sources using available technology |
| 2(C) |
locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases |
Reading I, II, III
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 3(B) |
read sources such as literature, diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts, technical documents, and other media |
| 4(D) |
employ reference aids such as glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, and available technology to determine meanings |
| 7(B) |
locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases |
Reading Application and Study Skills
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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Introduction - In all cases, interpretations and understandings will be presented through varying forms including through use of available technology |
| 1(A) |
read self-selected and assigned texts in such varied sources as literature, diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts, and other media |
| 2(E) |
use reference material such as glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, and available technology to determine precise meaning and usage |
| 6(B) |
locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases |
| 7(B) |
respond to informational reading through varied and appropriate modes such as writings, performances, projects, graphic displays, and available technology |
Analysis of Visual Media
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 3(A) |
use a variety of forms and technologies to communicate specific messages |
Media Literacy - Speech
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 1(B) |
examine the development of the technologies that influence each medium |
Creative and Imaginative Writing
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 2(H) |
use available technology for aspects of creating, revising, editing, and publishing texts |
| 3(A) |
produce legible written work, including handwritten, word processed, and typed documents |
Research and Technical Writing
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 2(H) |
use available technology for aspects of creating, revising, editing, and publishing texts |
| 3(B) |
compile information from primary and secondary sources using available technology |
| 4(A) |
produce legible written work, including handwritten, word processed, and typed documents |
Practical Writing Skills
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 2(A) |
produce legible written work, including handwritten, word processed, and typed documents |
| 4(I) |
use available technology for creating, revising, editing, and publishing texts |
Speech Communications
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 4(D) |
research topics for speeches using a variety of primary, secondary, and electronic sources |
| 6(D) |
use notes, manuscripts, rostrum, visual aids, or electronic devices appropriately |
Public Speaking I, II, III
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 3(D) |
research topics using primary and secondary sources, including electronic technology |
| 7(D) |
use notes, manuscripts, rostrum, microphone, visual aids, and/or electronic devices |
Communication Applications
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 4(C) |
research topics using primary and secondary sources, including electronic technology |
| 4(G) |
prepare and use visual or auditory aids, including technology, to enhance presentations |
Debate I, II, III
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 6(A) |
locate and use a variety of reliable technological and print sources |
Independent Study in Speech
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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| 2(A) |
locate and gather information from a variety of primary, secondary, and electronic sources |
Journalism
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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Introduction - Students will become analytical consumers of media and technology to enhance their communication skills. Writing, technology, visual, and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, clarify, critique, write, and produce effective communications |
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The student demonstrates understanding of the principles of publishing through design using available technologies |
Independent Study in Journalism
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| Student Expectations
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Introduction - Students will become analytical consumers of media and technology to enhance their communication skills. Writing, technology, visual, and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, clarify, critique, write, and produce effective communications |
| 1(C) |
compile information from primary and secondary sources using available technology |
| 1(F) |
access appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases |
Photojournalism
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Introduction - Students will become analytical consumers of media and technology to enhance their communication skills. High school students will study the laws and ethical considerations that impact photography. Technology, visual, and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, clarify, critique, and produce effective visual representations |
| 1(D) |
recognize the impact of electronic technology and future trends in digital imaging on the traditional field of photo journalism |
| 2(J) |
create digitized images using technology to complete the process |
| 2(K) |
improve print quality by using appropriate equipment or technology |
Advanced Journalism: Yearbook I, II, III/Newspaper I, II,
III/Literary Magazine
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| Student Expectations
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Introduction - In Advanced Journalism: Yearbook I, II, III/Newspaper I, II, III/Literary Magazine, students are expected to become analytical consumers of media and technology to enhance their communication skills. In addition, students will learn journalistic ethics and standards. Writing, technology, and visual and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, clarify, critique, write, and produce effective communications |
| 1(D) |
conduct research using a variety of sources such as firsthand interviews and other means available, including the Internet |
| 4(F) |
use available technology to produce publications |
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