ENG4.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 IV · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
comprehensionadjustmentsre-readingbackground knowledgequestionsannotationoutside sourcesunderstanding
Skills
  • monitor (comprehension during reading) #dok2
  • make (adjustments to reading strategies) #dok2
  • use (re-reading to clarify understanding) #dok1
  • apply (background knowledge to support comprehension) #dok2
  • ask (questions to aid understanding) #dok2
  • annotate (texts to improve comprehension) #dok2
  • use (outside sources when understanding breaks down) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify when my understanding of a text breaks down. #dok1
  • I can describe different strategies for improving comprehension, such as re-reading and annotating. #dok1
  • I can monitor my comprehension as I read and notice when I am confused. #dok2
  • I can make adjustments when I do not understand a text, such as asking questions or re-reading. #dok2
  • I can use annotation to clarify my understanding of a text. #dok2
  • I can apply my background knowledge to help make sense of challenging texts. #dok2
  • I can use outside sources, like research or expert commentary, to resolve misunderstandings in a text. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Effective readers actively monitor and regulate their understanding during reading.
  • Employing a variety of strategies, such as re-reading, annotating, and consulting outside resources, helps overcome comprehension challenges.
Essential Questions
  • How do I know when my understanding of a text is breaking down?
  • What strategies can I use to improve my comprehension when I get stuck?
  • How can annotation and questioning support my reading comprehension?
  • Why is it important to use both my own background knowledge and outside resources when I don't understand a text?
  • How do successful readers adjust their strategies when encountering difficulties in texts?