ENG3.ELAR.4.I
Monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, annotating, and using outside sources when understanding breaks down.
English III · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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comprehensionadjustmentsre-readingbackground knowledgequestionsannotatingoutside sourcesunderstanding
Skills
- monitor (comprehension) #dok2
- make (adjustments when understanding breaks down) #dok3
- apply (strategies such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, annotating, and using outside sources) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify when my comprehension is breaking down while reading. #dok2
- I can monitor my understanding as I read complex texts. #dok2
- I can select and apply strategies, such as re-reading and using background knowledge, to improve my understanding. #dok3
- I can ask questions, annotate, and consult outside sources when I do not understand a text. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective readers recognize when they do not understand a text and use various strategies to restore comprehension.
- Adapting reading strategies increases understanding and engagement with complex texts.
Essential Questions
- How do I know when my comprehension of a text is breaking down?
- What strategies can I use when I do not understand what I am reading?
- Why is it important to monitor my understanding while reading?
- How do background knowledge and outside sources help me make sense of challenging material?
- What steps can I take if re-reading alone does not help me understand a passage?