Unwrap the TEKS

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1. Concept

  • The main idea in your TEKS
  • The "What" are you going to teach?

THE TEKS
(1) The student demonstrates personal characteristics for success in high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand careers. The student is expected to:

(A) explain and practice responsible decision making consistent with personal needs, wants, values, and priorities;
(B) establish measurable short- and long-term goals for personal and professional life;
(C) describe personal management skills needed for productivity such as time and energy;
(D) practice ethical and appropriate methods of conflict resolution;
(E) analyze the significance of grooming and appearance in personal and professional settings;
(F) assess the relationship of wellness to achievement;
(G) determine personal and occupational implications of substance abuse;
(H) evaluate appearance in personal and professional settings;
(I) apply clothing selection, maintenance, and repair skills to enhance career opportunities;
(J) practice leadership skills; and
(K) demonstrate effective communication skills.

2. Context

  • The degree to which you will teach the concept
  • The condition in which the concept is presented
  • Examples: may use pictures, numbers, words
  • If not directly stated in the TEKS, teacher can choose the degree in which they present the concept

Example: Directly stated in the TEKS (Using pictures)
E) analyze the significance of grooming and appearance in personal and professional settings;
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Example: Not directly stated in the TEKS
(K) demonstrate effective communication skills.
  • Teacher could direct the activity. Examples
    • resume
    • email correspondence
    • cover letter
    • social networking
    • personal introductions
    • speech

3. Cognitive Level

  • The Verb
  • Performance Level
  • The Skill level to which the student should be able to show mastery
TEKS
(E) analyze the significance of grooming and appearance in personal and professional settings;
(K) demonstrate effective communication skills.


Useful Planning Resources:
Click here to go to the Texas Education Agency
Bloom's Taxonomy Action Verbs click here