TEKS - Bible as in History & Literature

Bible as in History & Literature class covers TEKS from English, to Social Studies, to World History, to Humanities and beyond.  There is a list of 50+ pages of TEKS that are covered in this class.  Below are the TEKS that are assigned to the course number assigned from the state  for teaching a Bible class.  These are the minimum and definitely not all that is covered.

§110.46. Independent Study in English (One Credit).

(a)  Introduction.

(1)  Students enrolled in Independent Study in English write in a variety of 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. Independent Study in English students are expected to write in a variety of forms including business, personal, literary, and persuasive texts for a variety of audiences and purposes. Writing is used as a tool for learning as students create, clarify, critique, and express appreciation for others' ideas and responses. Independent Study in English students evaluate their own written work as well as the work of others. Students continue to read extensively in increasingly difficult texts selected in multiple genres for a variety of purposes. When comprehension breaks down, students effectively and efficiently monitor and adjust their use of a variety of comprehension strategies. Students respond to texts through talking and writing in both traditional print and electronic formats. Students connect their knowledge of the world and the knowledge they gather from other texts with the text being read. 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.

(2)  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)  Writing. The student uses writing as a tool for learning and research. The student is expected to:

(A)  use writing to formulate questions, refine topics, and clarify ideas;

(B)  use writing to organize and support what is known and what needs to be learned about a topic;

(C)  compile information from primary and secondary sources using available technology;

(D)  use writing to discover, record, review, and learn;

(E)  organize notes from multiple sources, including primary and secondary sources, in useful and informing ways;

(F)  link related information and ideas from a variety of sources;

(G)  represent information in a variety of ways such as graphics, conceptual maps, and learning logs;

(H)  compile written ideas and representations, interpret empirical data into reports, summaries, or other formats, and draw conclusions; and

(I)  use writing as a tool such as to reflect, explore, or problem solve.

(2)  Reading. The student inquires through reading and researching self-selected and assigned topics. The student is expected to:

(A)  read widely to establish a specific area of interest for further study;

(B)  generate relevant, interesting, and researchable questions with instructor guidance and approval;

(C)  locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases;

(D)  use text organizers such as overviews, headings, and graphic features to locate and categorize information;

(E)  organize and record new information in systematic ways such as notes, charts, and graphic organizers;

(F)  produce research projects and reports in various forms for audiences;

(G)  draw relevant questions for further study from the research findings or conclusions; and

(H)  conduct a research project(s), producing an original work in print or another medium with a demonstration of advanced skill.

(3)  Viewing/representing. The student produces visual representations that communicate with others. The student is expected to:

(A)  use a range of techniques in planning and creating media text; and

(B)  prepare and present a research project.

Source: The provisions of this §110.46 adopted to be effective September 1, 1998, 22 TexReg 7549.