Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 2 - TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
Chapter 110 - TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING
Subchapter C - HIGH SCHOOL
Section 110.46 - Independent Study in English (One-Half to One Credit)
Universal Citation: 19 TX Admin Code ยง 110.46
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Introduction.
(1) Students enrolled in Independent Study in
English will focus on a specialized area of study such as the work of a
particular author or genre. Students will read and write in multiple forms for
a variety of audiences and purposes. High school students are expected to plan,
draft, and complete written compositions on a regular basis and carefully
examine their papers for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the
conventions and mechanics of written English.
(2) If this course is being used to satisfy
requirements for the Distinguished Achievement Program, a student
research/product must be presented before a panel of professionals or approved
by the student's mentor.
(3) For
high school students whose first language is not English, the students' native
language serves as a foundation for English language acquisition and language
learning.
(4) Statements that
contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while
those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative
examples.
(5) The essential
knowledge and skills as well as the student expectations for Independent Study
in English are described in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student inquires through reading
literature and researching self-selected and assigned topics. The student is
expected to:
(A) read widely for further
study;
(B) generate relevant,
interesting, and researchable questions with instructor guidance and approval;
and
(C) draw relevant questions for
further study from the research findings or conclusions.
(2) The student uses writing as a tool for
learning and research. The student produces visual representations that
communicate with others. The student is expected to:
(A) produce research projects and reports in
multiple forms for a variety of audiences from primary and secondary sources
using available technology;
(B)
conduct a research project(s), producing an original work in print or another
medium with a demonstration of advanced skill;
(C) use writing to organize and support what
is known and needs to be learned about a topic, including discovering,
recording, reviewing, and learning;
(D) compile written ideas and
representations; interpret information into reports, summaries, or other
formats; and draw conclusions; and
(E) use writing as a tool such as to reflect,
explore, or problem solve.
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