7.ELAR.4
Self-select text and read independently for a sustained period of time.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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textself-selectionindependent readingsustained period of time
Skills
- self-select (appropriate texts) #dok2
- read (independently) #dok2
- sustain reading (for an extended time) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can choose texts that interest me and are appropriate for my reading level. #dok2
- I can read independently without distraction or interruption. #dok2
- I can maintain my focus on a self-selected text for a sustained period of time. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Student choice and independence in reading support engagement and literacy growth.
- Building stamina for sustained independent reading is essential for academic and lifelong success.
Essential Questions
- How do I choose a text that is suitable and interesting to me?
- Why is it important to practice reading independently?
- What strategies help me stay focused while reading for a long period?
- How does reading independently for a sustained time improve my reading skills?
- What challenges might I face while reading on my own, and how can I overcome them?