5.ELAR.5
Self-select text and read independently for a sustained period of time.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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textself-selected textindependent readingsustained period of time
Skills
- self-select (appropriate texts) #dok2
- read (independently for a sustained period) #dok2
- monitor (reading stamina and focus) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can choose a text I want to read by myself. #dok2
- I can read independently without stopping for a sustained period of time. #dok2
- I can monitor my reading stamina and refocus if I get distracted. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Reading independently for sustained periods builds fluency, comprehension, and a love for reading.
- Selecting your own texts gives you ownership of your reading and helps you become a lifelong learner.
Essential Questions
- How do you decide which texts you want to read independently?
- Why is it important to read by yourself for a sustained period?
- What challenges might you face when reading independently, and how can you overcome them?
- How does self-selecting what you read help you grow as a reader?