Plan a first draft by selecting a genre and using strategies (brainstorming, freewriting, mapping).
TEKS 4.11A provides a clear foundation for continued study of Plan drafts in future grades.
The intent of 4.11A is to move students from guided examples to independent work with Plan drafts.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 4.11A.
Standard 4.11A describes the essential skills and understandings for Plan drafts in Grade 4. 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 4.11A.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 4.11A.
