High School English II TEKS Standards

analyze how the theme of a literary text is developed through the plot, characters, and setting, using textual evidence to support the analysis.

analyze how the author's diction and syntax affect the meaning, tone, and style of a text.

evaluate the credibility of a source, including the author's qualifications, point of view, and potential biases.

compose a variety of texts with a controlling idea and developed with relevant evidence, details, and elaboration.

write an argumentative essay that establishes a clear claim, supports the claim with logical and well-organized evidence, and addresses counterarguments effectively.

determine the meaning of words and phrases, including technical and connotative meanings, as used in literary and informational texts.