4.ELAR.5
Self-select text and read independently for a sustained period of time.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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textindependentlysustained period of time
Skills
- self-select (appropriate texts) #dok2
- read (texts independently) #dok1
- sustain (reading for an extended time) #dok2
- monitor (own reading stamina and engagement) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can choose a text that interests me and is appropriate for my reading level. #dok2
- I can read a text by myself without help from others. #dok1
- I can read independently for a set amount of time without becoming distracted. #dok2
- I can track my progress as an independent reader and make adjustments to improve. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Independent reading builds stamina, confidence, and a lifelong love of reading.
- Students learn to take responsibility for their own reading choices and habits when they read independently.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to choose texts that interest me?
- How can I increase the amount of time I can read independently?
- What strategies can help me stay focused during independent reading?
- How do I know if a book is a good fit for me?
- How does independent reading help me become a better reader?