5.ELAR.7.A
Describe personal connections to a variety of sources, including self-selected texts.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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personal connectionssourcesself-selected texts
Skills
- describe (personal connections to sources) #dok2
- identify (connections between self and sources) #dok1
- reflect (on experiences related to various texts) #dok2
- explain (relevance of personal experiences to source material) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify sources that are relevant to my own life. #dok1
- I can describe my personal connections to different types of texts. #dok2
- I can reflect on how my experiences relate to what I read. #dok2
- I can explain how my personal experiences enhance my understanding of a text. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Readers deepen understanding of texts by connecting personal experiences to what they read.
- Personal connections make reading more meaningful and help readers relate to a variety of sources.
Essential Questions
- How can making personal connections help you understand a text better?
- What types of personal experiences can you connect to what you read?
- Why is it important to relate sources to your own life?
- How does sharing your personal connections with others influence your perspective on a text?