8.ELAR.5.A
Establish purpose for reading assigned and self-selected texts.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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purposereadingassigned textsself-selected texts
Skills
- establish (purpose for reading assigned texts) #dok2
- establish (purpose for reading self-selected texts) #dok2
- differentiate (purposes depending on text type) #dok2
- articulate (reasons for choosing to read specific texts) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can determine my reason for reading assigned texts. #dok2
- I can determine my reason for reading texts I choose myself. #dok2
- I can explain the difference between purposes for reading different types of texts. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Readers need to understand and state their purpose for reading to guide their comprehension.
- Establishing a purpose for reading helps readers approach texts more intentionally and effectively.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to set a purpose before reading any text?
- How can my purpose for reading change depending on the text I choose?
- In what ways does understanding my purpose help me as a reader?
- How do I decide what my purpose for reading a particular text should be?