ENG2.ELAR.3
Self-select text and read independently for a sustained period of time.
English II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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textself-selected textindependent readingsustained period of time
Skills
- self-select (texts for reading) #dok2
- read (independently for a sustained period of time) #dok2
- demonstrate (understanding of foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, thinking) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can choose a text that interests me for independent reading. #dok2
- I can read independently without interruption for an extended period of time. #dok2
- I can sustain focus and engagement while reading texts of my own choosing. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Students increase their reading stamina and comprehension by regularly reading self-selected texts for extended periods.
- Allowing students to choose what they read fosters engagement, independence, and a lifelong love of reading.
Essential Questions
- How can choosing what I read help me become a stronger, more interested reader?
- What strategies help me stay focused while reading for a long time?
- Why is it important to read independently and for a sustained period of time?
- How do I decide which texts are best for me to read on my own?
- What benefits do I gain from reading on my own outside of assigned texts?