7.ELAR.6.A
Describe personal connections to a variety of sources, including self-selected texts.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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personal connectionssourcesself-selected texts
Skills
- describe (personal connections to sources) #dok2
- identify (self-selected texts and various sources) #dok1
- explain (how personal experiences relate to sources) #dok2
- make connections (between self and a variety of sources) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify different sources, including self-selected texts. #dok1
- I can describe my personal connections to sources, including texts I choose myself. #dok2
- I can explain how my experiences or feelings connect to a text or source. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Readers can connect personally to a wide variety of texts, including those they choose themselves.
- Describing personal connections to texts enhances comprehension and engagement with reading.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to make a personal connection to a text?
- How can connecting to a text help deepen your understanding?
- What types of sources can you connect to personally, and why?
- Why might you choose certain texts to read independently?
- How can you effectively describe your personal reaction to or connection with a source?