English Language Arts & Reading 6-8
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The connections listed in the first table (Direct TEKS Connections) are English
Language Arts and Reading student expectations that directly mention the use of technology
(or related terminology). Other resources for teaching English Language Arts and Reading
can be found at the Language Arts and
Reading Center for Educator Development.  |
| Direct TEKS Connections |
| LA |
Student Expectations
references in parentheses represent similar student
expectations at different grade levels |
TA
Connections |
| 6.8B |
select varied sources such as plays, anthologies, novels, textbooks,
poetry, newspapers, manuals, and electronic texts when reading for information or pleasure (LA 6.8B, 7.8B, 8.8B) |
(6-8) 5B, 6A, 6B, 6C
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| 6.9C |
use multiple reference aids, including a thesaurus, a synonym finder, a
dictionary, and software, to clarify meanings and usage (LA 2.8D, 3.8C, 4.9C, 5.9C, 6.9C, 7.9C, 8.9C) |
(6-8) 4A, 5B, 5C, 6A,
6B |
| 6.13C |
use multiple sources, including electronic texts, experts, and print
resources, to locate information relevant to research questions (LA 2.12D, 3.12D, 4.13C, 5.13C, 6.13C, 7.13C, 8.13C) |
(6-8) 4A, 4B, 5B, 6A,
6B, 8A |
| 6.18F |
use available technology to support aspects of creating, revising,
editing, and publishing texts (LA 2.18E, 3.18E, 4.19F, 5.19F, 6.18F, 7.18F,
8.18F) |
(6-8) 2A, 7A, 10A, 11A
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| 6.20C |
take notes from relevant and authoritative sources such as guest
speakers, periodicals, and on-line searches (LA
2.20C, 3.20C, 4.21C, 5.21C, 6.20C, 7.20C, 8.20C) |
(6-8) 4A, 4B, 5B, 6A,
6B, 6C |
| 6.20E |
present information in various forms using available technology (LA 4.21E, 5.21E, 6.20E, 7.20E, 8.20E) |
(6-8) 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D,
7E, 7G, 10A, 11A, 11B, 11C |
| 6.21B |
correspond with peers or others via e-mail or conventional mail (LA 4.22B, 5.22B, 6.21B, 7.21B 8.21B) |
(6-8) 8A, 8B |
| 6.22B |
interpret important events and ideas gathered from maps, charts,
graphics, video segments, or technology presentations (LA
4.23C, 5.23B, 6.22B, 7.22B, 8.22B) |
(6-8) 5B, 6A, 6B, 9B |
| 6.23B |
compare and contrast print, visual, and electronic media such as film
with written story (LA 4.24B, 5.24B, 6.23B, 7.23B, 8.23B) |
(6-8) 6A, 6B |
| 6.23C |
evaluate the purposes and effects of varying media such as film, print,
and technology presentations (LA 6.23C, 7.23C, 8.23C) |
(6-8) 6A, 6B |
| 6.24B |
produce communications using technology or appropriate media such as
developing a class newspaper, multimedia reports, or video reports (LA 4.25B, 5.25B, 6.24B, 7.24B, 8.24B) |
(6-8) 5A, 7E, 7J, 10A
11A, 11B, 11C |
| 7.8B |
select varied sources such as plays, anthologies, novels, textbooks,
poetry, newspapers, manuals, and electronic texts when reading for information or pleasure (LA 6.8B, 7.8B, 8.8B) |
(6-8) 5B, 6A, 6B, 6C
|
| 7.9C |
use multiple reference aids, including a thesaurus, a synonym finder, a
dictionary, and software, to clarify meaning and usage (LA 2.8D, 3.8C, 4.9C, 5.9C, 6.9C, 7.9C, 8.9C) |
(6-8) 4A, 5B, 5C, 6A,
6B |
| 7.13C |
use multiple sources, including electronic texts, experts, and print
resources, to locate information relevant to research questions (LA 2.12D, 3.12D, 4.13C, 5.13C, 6.13C, 7.13C, 8.13C) |
(6-8) 4A, 4B, 5B, 6A,
6B, 8A |
| 7.18F |
use available technology to support aspects of creating, revising,
editing, and publishing texts (LA 2.18E, 3.18E, 4.19F, 5.19F, 6.18F, 7.18F,
8.18F) |
(6-8) 2A, 7A, 10A, 11A
|
| 7.20C |
take notes from relevant and authoritative sources such as guest
speakers, periodicals, and on-line searches (LA
2.20C, 3.20C, 4.21C, 5.21C, 6.20C, 7.20C, 8.20C) |
(6-8) 4A, 4B, 5B, 6A,
6B, 6C |
| 7.20E |
present information in various forms using available technology (LA 4.21E, 5.21E, 6.20E, 7.20E, 8.20E) |
(6-8) 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D,
7E, 7G, 10A, 11A, 11B, 11C |
| 7.21B |
correspond with peers or others via e-mail or conventional
mail (LA 4.22B, 5.22B, 6.21B, 7.21B 8.21B) |
(6-8) 8A, 8B |
| 7.22B |
interpret important events and ideas gathered from maps,
charts, video segments, or technology presentations (LA 4.23C,
5.23B, 6.22B, 7.22B, 8.22B) |
(6-8) 5B, 6A, 6B, 9B |
| 7.23B |
compare and contrast print, visual, and electronic media such as film
with written story (LA 4.24B, 5.24B, 6.23B, 7.23B,
8.23B) |
(6-8) 6A, 6B |
| 7.23C |
evaluate the purposes and effects of various media such as film, print,
and technology presentations (LA 6.23C, 7.23C, 8.23C) |
(6-8) 6A, 6B |
| 7.24B |
produce communications using technology or appropriate media such as
developing a class newspaper, multimedia reports, or video reports (LA 4.25B, 5.25B, 6.24B, 7.24B, 8.24B) |
(6-8) 5A, 7E, 7J, 10A
11A, 11B, 11C |
| 8.8B |
select varied sources such as plays, anthologies, novels, textbooks,
poetry, newspapers, manuals, and electronic texts when reading for information or pleasure (LA 6.8B, 7.8B, 8.8B) |
(6-8) 5B, 6A, 6B, 6C |
| 8.9C |
use multiple reference aids, including a thesaurus, a synonym finder, a
dictionary, and software, to clarify meanings and usage (LA 2.8D, 3.8C, 4.9C, 5.9C, 6.9C, 7.9C, 8.9C) |
(6-8) 4A, 5B, 5C, 6A,
6B |
| 8.13C |
use multiple sources, including electronic texts, experts, and print
resources, to locate information relevant to research questions (LA 2.12D, 3.12D, 4.13C, 5.13C, 6.13C, 7.13C, 8.13C) |
(6-8) 4A, 4B, 5B, 6A,
6B, 8A |
| 8.18F |
use available technology to support aspects of creating, revising,
editing, and publishing texts (LA 2.18E, 3.18E,
4.19F, 5.19F, 6.18F, 7.18F, 8.18F) |
(6-8) 2A, 7A, 10A, 11A |
| 8.20C |
take notes from relevant and authoritative sources such as guest
speakers, periodicals, and on-line searches (LA
2.20C, 3.20C, 4.21C, 5.21C, 6.20C, 7.20C, 8.20C) |
(6-8) 4A, 4B, 5B, 6A,
6B, 6C |
| 8.20E |
present information in various forms using available technology (LA 4.21E, 5.21E, 6.20E, 7.20E, 8.20E) |
(6-8) 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D,
7E, 7G, 10A, 11A, 11B, 11C |
| 8.21B |
correspond with peers or others via e-mail or conventional
mail (LA 4.22B, 5.22B, 6.21B, 7.21B 8.21B) |
(6-8) 8A, 8B |
| 8.22B |
interpret important events and ideas gathered from maps,
charts, video segments, or technology presentations (LA 4.23C,
5.23B, 6.22B, 7.22B, 8.22B) |
(6-8) 5B, 6A, 6B, 9B |
| 8.23B |
compare and contrast print, visual, and electronic media
with written story (LA 4.24B, 5.24B, 6.23B, 7.23B, 8.23B) |
(6-8) 6A, 6B |
| 8.23C |
evaluate the purposes and effects of varying media such as film, print,
and technology presentations (LA 6.23C, 7.23C, 8.23C) |
(6-8) 6A, 6B |
| 8.24B |
produce communications using technology or appropriate media such as
developing a class newspaper, multimedia reports, or video reports (LA 4.25B, 5.25B, 6.24B, 7.24B, 8.24B) |
(6-8) 5A, 7E, 7J, 10A
11A, 11B, 11C |
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Many connections are possible that use technology to teach English Language Arts
and Reading. We encourage teachers to move beyond the direct mention of technology to make
their own connections. The following table (Indirect TEKS Connection) illustrates one
English Language Arts and Reading student expectation that does not specifically mention
technology but is easily accomplished with technology. Many others are possible. |
| Indirect TEKS Connections |
| LA |
Student Expectations |
TA Connections |
7.13I |
present organized statements, reports, and speeches using visuals or
media to support meaning (LA 6.13I, 7.13I, 8.13I) |
(6-8) 7D, 7E, 11A,
11B, 11C |
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