CRSS.ELAR.1.A
Read self-selected and assigned texts from varied sources such as literature, literary non-fiction, expository, electronic texts, and other media.
College Readiness and Study Skills · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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self-selected textsassigned textsvaried sourcesliteratureliterary non-fictionexpository textselectronic textsmedia
Skills
- read (self-selected texts) #dok1
- read (assigned texts) #dok1
- identify (varied sources such as literature, literary non-fiction, expository, electronic texts, and other media) #dok1
- differentiate (between types of sources) #dok2
- select (texts from varied sources) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can read self-selected texts from a range of sources. #dok1
- I can read assigned texts from different types of media. #dok1
- I can identify and describe major types of texts and media sources. #dok1
- I can differentiate between literature, literary non-fiction, expository, and electronic texts. #dok2
- I can select appropriate texts for different purposes and assignments. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Reading a variety of texts and media expands knowledge and perspective.
- Engaging with both self-selected and assigned texts builds essential academic and personal reading skills.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to read from a variety of sources and media?
- How does reading different types of texts influence your thinking and learning?
- What strategies help when approaching assigned texts you may not have chosen for yourself?
- How can self-selecting texts enhance your engagement and understanding?
- How do the features of different sources change the reading experience?