TEKS Comparison Texas Education Agency TEKS Comparison Substantive Comparison of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills with the Essential Elements Spanish Language Arts and English as a Second Language Key Similarities Key similarities between Spanish Language Arts and English as a Second Language TEKS and the Essential Elements for Primary Language in Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language are parallel to those between the English Language Arts and Reading TEKS and the English Language Arts Essential Elements, as follows.
Students read a variety of texts for a variety of purposes.
Students locate information within texts. Students summarize and identify the main idea and supporting details. Students write for a variety of purposes and audiences. Key Differences The Essential Elements for Primary Language in Bilingual Education ended at Grade 5. The Spanish Language Arts TEKS extend to Grade 6.