Composition: Publishing Written Work For Appropriate Audiences (TEKS.ELA.6.10.E)
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Texas 6th Grade ELA › Composition: Publishing Written Work For Appropriate Audiences (TEKS.ELA.6.10.E)
our school started a recycling drive last month, and it has been pretty awesome. students brought boxes from home, and the cafeteria collected bottles. some signs were taped up, but they were hard to read. we want more families to know how to help. if you bring clean paper and plastic on Fridays, volunteers will sort it. we also plan to share tips about reducing waste, like using reusable bottles. i think the best part is how everyone works together. please tell your neighbors, because the more people who join, the bigger the difference we can make this year together.
Which revision best prepares the text for publication?
Replace most sentences with a single long paragraph in all caps to grab attention, and add three exclamation points after every sentence.
Add several jokes and a side note about your weekend to make the tone super casual for friends.
Add a clear title and byline, correct capitalization and punctuation, break into short paragraphs, and replace "pretty awesome" with "successful" to address families respectfully.
Delete the call to action and remove the drop-off day to keep the word count as low as possible.
Explanation
C makes the tone family-friendly and informative, improves formatting with a title and paragraphs, and fixes conventions. Extension: Format your own draft for print (title, readable font, double-spacing). Scaffold: Use a final-draft checklist for title, audience tone, paragraphs, and errors. Enrichment: Compare how this piece would differ if published on a website versus in a printed flyer.
I made a checklist for getting homework done faster, but it is kind of messy. First, I throw my phone across the room lol just kidding but I do put it away. Then I set a timer and try to focus, unless my brother interrupts again. Some people like music, some people do not, whatever. I also try to ask teachers questions early so I am not stuck later. My plan works sometimes, but it could be clearer for readers. Maybe it needs steps, or better examples, or something to help sixth graders actually use it without getting confused today.
Which revision best prepares the text for publication?
Convert the checklist into numbered steps with short imperative sentences, remove "lol" and jokes, add a brief title, and proofread for capitalization and commas.
Add more slang and emojis to sound fun, keep sentences run together, and take out the steps so it reads like a story.
Replace the piece with a formal research report in third person, including footnotes, which is more suitable for scientists than classmates.
Put the whole text in bold italics with no line breaks to save space on the page.
Explanation
A clarifies structure for classmates with numbered steps, aligns tone to an academic audience, and fixes conventions. Extension: Create a digital version with a title, numbered list, and consistent spacing. Scaffold: Apply a checklist for headings, step order, and punctuation. Enrichment: Contrast a print handout vs. a web post of the same instructions.
Hi city council, our neighborhood really needs a safer crosswalk near the middle school. Cars go fast down Maple Street, especially after practice, and it is scary. There is a faded sign, but drivers do not notice it when the sun is low. Students and families have asked for help, and we have counted many near misses. A painted crosswalk and flashing lights would help a lot. We can share times when traffic is busiest. Please reply soon, because we want to be heard, not ignored, and we are trying to keep everyone safe before something bad actually happens here.
Which revision best prepares the text for publication?
Add several exclamation marks and start with "Hey guys!" to sound friendly; remove details about traffic times to keep it short.
Change it into a diary entry about walking home, keeping the same feelings but no request or solution.
Replace specific locations with vague phrases like "some street" to protect privacy, and delete the safety proposal.
Revise the greeting to "Dear City Council Members," include a clear subject line and contact info, keep the evidence and solution, use formal tone, and proofread for capitalization and commas.
Explanation
D aligns tone and formatting to a formal audience, preserves evidence and solution, and corrects conventions. Extension: Prepare a print letter with a formal heading and signature. Scaffold: Use a revision checklist for greeting, purpose, evidence, request, and editing. Enrichment: Compare how this letter would change if posted as a digital petition versus mailed as a print letter.
My science fair project tests how different soils help bean plants grow. I wrote notes in a spiral notebook and made a messy graph with scribbles. The results show that loamy soil did the best, sandy soil was okay, and clay was not great. I took photos, but they are kind of blurry. I want to share this online so kids can try it at home. The explanation needs headings and a clean chart. Also, there should be a short caption under each photo. Right now the paragraphs run together and the title is missing from the top for readers.
Which revision best prepares the text for publication?
Save space by removing headings, captions, and the chart, and post only a short paragraph with lots of abbreviations.
Create a web version with a clear title, section headings, an easy-to-read chart, sharp photos with captions, and corrected spelling and punctuation.
Replace the digital post with a handwritten poster using colorful doodles and no labels so it looks creative.
Change the tone to joking and add memes to make science less serious, even if results get less clear.
Explanation
B matches a digital audience with web-friendly formatting, visuals, and correct conventions. Extension: Publish a web page with title, subheads, alt text for images, and readable spacing. Scaffold: Use a final-draft checklist for headings, visuals, captions, and editing. Enrichment: Discuss differences between a print tri-fold board and a digital article of the same project.