Compose correspondence such as thank you notes or letters.
TEKS 3.12D bridges prior learning and next steps in English Language Arts, keeping Compose correspondence coherent across the year.
This standard clarifies expectations for Compose correspondence so lesson goals, checks for understanding, and feedback stay aligned.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 3.12D.
Standard 3.12D describes the essential skills and understandings for Compose correspondence in Grade 3. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 3.12D.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 3.12D.
