ENG1.ELAR.4.I
Monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating when understanding breaks down.
English I · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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comprehensionadjustmentsbackground knowledgequestionsannotating
Skills
- monitor (comprehension during reading) #dok2
- make (adjustments when understanding breaks down) #dok3
- employ (strategies such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, and annotating) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify when my understanding of a text breaks down. #dok1
- I can monitor my comprehension while reading. #dok2
- I can determine which strategies to use when I do not understand a text. #dok2
- I can make adjustments, like re-reading or annotating, to improve my understanding. #dok3
- I can apply background knowledge and questioning to resolve confusion while reading. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Strategic readers actively monitor their understanding and apply strategies to make meaning from complex texts.
- Comprehension can be improved by recognizing when understanding breaks down and making purposeful adjustments.
Essential Questions
- How do I know when my understanding of a text has broken down?
- What strategies can I use when I realize I am not understanding a passage?
- How can annotating and asking questions help me better understand what I read?
- Why is it important to make adjustments while reading?
- How does using background knowledge support my reading comprehension?