TEKS: Chapter 110. English Language Arts and Reading See All Teacher Resources

110.19.b.18

(18) Writing/Persuasive Texts. Students write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students are expected to write a persuasive essay to the appropriate audience that:

• (A) establishes a clear thesis or position;

• (B) considers and responds to the views of others and anticipates and answers reader concerns and counter-arguments; and

• (C) includes evidence that is logically organized to support the author's viewpoint and that differentiates between fact and opinion.