3.ELAR.6.A
Establish purpose for reading assigned and self-selected texts.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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purposereadingassigned textsself-selected texts
Skills
- establish (purpose for reading assigned texts) #dok2
- establish (purpose for reading self-selected texts) #dok2
- explain (reasons for choosing to read specific texts) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify why I am reading an assigned text. #dok1
- I can identify why I am reading a self-selected text. #dok1
- I can describe my purpose for reading an assigned text. #dok2
- I can describe my purpose for reading a self-selected text. #dok2
- I can explain how my purpose for reading influences what I notice and understand in a text. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Reading with a clear purpose helps deepen understanding and engagement with texts.
- Establishing purpose is an essential metacognitive skill that guides students’ approach to reading.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to know your purpose before you start reading?
- How can your purpose for reading change the way you read a text?
- What are some different purposes you might have when reading different texts?
- How can you decide on a purpose before reading an assigned or self-selected book?
- In what ways does having a purpose help you understand or enjoy what you read?