3.ELAR.5
Self-select text and read independently for a sustained period of time.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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textperiod of time
Skills
- self-select (texts for independent reading) #dok2
- read (independently for a sustained period) #dok2
- monitor (personal engagement and focus during independent reading) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can choose a text that interests me and is appropriate for independent reading. #dok2
- I can read a chosen text by myself for an extended period without stopping. #dok2
- I can notice if I am staying focused and enjoying my independent reading time. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Choosing your own reading materials helps develop independence and a love of reading.
- Sustained independent reading builds reading stamina and skills essential for lifelong learning.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to choose your own books to read?
- How does reading for a longer time help you become a better reader?
- What strategies help you stay focused during independent reading?
- How can you tell if you are truly engaged in your reading?
- What types of books do you most enjoy reading on your own, and why?