Write responses showing understanding of texts; compare/contrast ideas across sources.
Teachers can use 5.7B to sequence instruction on Written Responses and monitor progress toward mastery.
TEKS 5.7B provides a clear foundation for continued study of Written Responses in future grades.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 5.7B.
Standard 5.7B describes the essential skills and understandings for Written Responses in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Written Responses, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 5.7B.
