ENG2.ELAR.4.E
Make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society.
English II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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connectionspersonal experiencesideas in other textssociety
Skills
- make connections (personal experiences, ideas in other texts, society) #dok2
- compare (personal experiences to ideas in texts) #dok2
- analyze (relationships among texts, self, and society) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can make connections between my personal experiences and ideas in a text. #dok2
- I can compare my own experiences or beliefs with those presented in other texts. #dok2
- I can make connections between ideas in multiple texts. #dok2
- I can analyze how experiences in society relate to themes or issues in a text. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Connecting what we read to our own experiences, other texts, and the wider world deepens our understanding of a text.
- Personal, textual, and societal connections enrich our interpretations and enable us to see literature in broader contexts.
Essential Questions
- How do your personal experiences influence your understanding of a text?
- In what ways do ideas from one text connect to those in another?
- How can making connections to society help you interpret what you read?
- What difference does it make when you recognize a personal or societal connection to a text?
- How can connecting texts to your life and the world help you become a better reader?