3.T.T.2Expository Techniques Overview

Expectations

• 3.T.T.2.a

  Describe the techniques used to present and design expository texts, including facts and key details used to support the main idea. (I)

• 3.T.T.2.b

  Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. (I)

• 3.T.T.2.c

  Integrate and explain information from two texts on the same topic in relationship to important points and key details. (I)

• 3.T.T.2.d

  Apply expository techniques to introduce a topic, develop the topic with facts and other information (e.g., definitions, details, illustrations), and provide a concluding statement or section. (C)

Georgia Milestones coverage

• English Language Arts Grade 3 (EOG) · Texts — Constructing Texts

  Techniques Students explain, analyze, and use various techniques to comprehend and shape meaning.

  about 13% of the test · 8 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

• English Language Arts Grade 3 (EOG) · Texts — Interpreting Texts

  Techniques Students explain, analyze, and use various techniques to comprehend and shape meaning.

  about 27% of the test · 16 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

What mastery looks like

Georgia's Achievement Level Descriptors. The levels are cumulative: each includes the ones before it. Proficient is on grade level.

Beginning

Identify the main idea in an expository text. Identify step(s) in a technical procedure in a text. Apply an expository technique to introduce a topic. Apply an expository technique to conclude the text.

Developing

Determine a main idea or key detail(s) in an expository text that is presented using a specific technique. Determine specific fact(s) or key detail(s) within an expository text that support the main idea. Describe the relationship between a historical event, scientific idea, or concept and another event, idea or concept in the text. Demonstrate the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas, or steps in a technical procedure. Determine an important point shared by two texts. When an important point is provided, support that important point with details/information from two texts on the same topic. Apply an expository technique to develop a provided topic with facts or other information.

Proficient

Describe the technique(s) used to present and design expository text(s). Determine the main idea of an expository text and support it with fact(s) and/or key detail(s). Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text. Integrate and/or explain information from two texts on the same topic in relationship to important points and key details. Apply expository techniques to introduce a provided topic, develop the topic with fact(s) or other information, and/or provide a concluding statement or section.

Distinguished

Identify and describe the techniques used to present and design expository texts and support the description with textual information. Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, and support that description with information. Integrate and/or explain information from three texts on the same topic in relationship to important points and key details.

The same standard across grades

1. Kindergarten · K.T.T.2

   Expository Techniques Identify and use expository techniques to shape understanding.

2. Grade 1 · 1.T.T.2

   Expository Techniques Identify and use expository techniques to shape understanding.

3. Grade 2 · 2.T.T.2

   Expository Techniques Identify and use expository techniques to shape understanding.

4. Grade 3 · 3.T.T.2 (this standard)

   Expository Techniques Explain, analyze, and use expository techniques to shape understandings.

5. Grade 4 · 4.T.T.2

   Expository Techniques Explain, analyze, and use expository techniques to shape understandings.

6. Grade 5 · 5.T.T.2

   Expository Techniques Explain, analyze, and use expository techniques to shape understandings.

7. Grade 6 · 6.T.T.2

   Expository Techniques Analyze and apply expository techniques.

8. Grade 7 · 7.T.T.2

   Expository Techniques Analyze and apply expository techniques.

9. Grade 8 · 8.T.T.2

   Expository Techniques Analyze and apply expository techniques.

10. Grade 9 · 9.T.T.2

    Expository Techniques Evaluate and apply expository techniques to enhance text’s appeal to audiences or achieve specific purposes.

11. Grade 10 · 10.T.T.2

    Expository Techniques Evaluate and apply expository techniques to enhance text’s appeal to audiences or achieve specific purposes.

12. Grade 11 · 11.T.T.2

    Expository Techniques Evaluate and apply expository techniques to enhance text’s appeal to audiences or achieve specific purposes.

13. Grade 12 · 12.T.T.2

    Expository Techniques Evaluate and apply expository techniques to enhance text’s appeal to audiences or achieve specific purposes.