8.ELAR.4
Self-select text and read independently for a sustained period of time.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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textindependentlysustained period of time
Skills
- self-select (appropriate text) #dok2
- read (independently for a sustained period) #dok2
- adjust reading (to maintain focus and engagement) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can choose a text that interests me for independent reading. #dok2
- I can read a self-selected text without interruption for a set period of time. #dok2
- I can monitor and adjust my reading habits to improve my ability to read for longer periods. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Independent reading empowers students to develop their reading stamina and personal connection to text.
- Consistently reading self-selected texts builds lifelong reading habits and fosters a love for reading.
Essential Questions
- How do I choose a text that is right for me to read independently?
- What strategies help me maintain focus during sustained independent reading?
- Why is it important to practice reading on my own for longer periods of time?
- How does self-selected reading help me grow as a reader?
- What can I do if I lose focus or interest while reading independently?