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. The key differences in the content of the 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 of English Language Arts TEKS and Reading and English Language Arts Essential Elements, as follows. The TEKS for Spanish Language Arts and English as a Second Language are integrated into the TEKS for English Language Arts and Reading with alterations made to address the needs of second language learners and students learning to read in Spanish. The TEKS include a strand for Viewing and Representing.