ENG3.ELAR.4.E
Make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society.
English III · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
AI-generated as a starting point — sign in to edit.Vocabulary
connectionspersonal experiencesideasother textssociety
Skills
- make connections (personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society) #dok2
- compare (personal experiences to text) #dok2
- relate (ideas from text to ideas in other texts) #dok2
- analyze (the impact of societal issues on understanding text) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can make connections between my personal experiences and ideas in the text. #dok2
- I can relate ideas I encounter in a text to ideas found in other texts. #dok2
- I can connect what I read to events or issues in society. #dok2
- I can analyze how these connections affect my understanding of the text. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Connecting texts to personal experiences and broader contexts deepens comprehension.
- Understanding is enriched when students relate readings to their own lives, other texts, and societal issues.
Essential Questions
- How do my personal experiences shape the way I understand this text?
- What connections can I find between this text and other texts I have read?
- How does this text relate to current or historical issues in society?
- In what ways do making connections help me better understand the author’s message?
- How can connecting to text increase my engagement as a reader?