8.ELAR.6.A
Describe personal connections to a variety of sources, including self-selected texts.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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personal connectionsvariety of sourcesself-selected texts
Skills
- describe (personal connections to sources) #dok2
- identify (various sources including self-selected texts) #dok1
- explain (how a source relates to personal experience) #dok2
- analyze (the relevance of a connection to a source) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify different types of sources, including self-selected texts. #dok1
- I can describe my personal connections to sources I read, hear, or view. #dok2
- I can explain how and why I connect personally to a variety of sources. #dok2
- I can analyze how personal connections deepen my understanding of a source. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Reading, hearing, or viewing various sources is more meaningful when students connect content to their own experiences.
- Personal connections to sources foster deeper understanding and engagement with texts.
Essential Questions
- How do I connect my own experiences to what I read, hear, or view?
- Why is it important to make personal connections to different types of sources?
- In what ways do personal connections help me better understand a text?
- How can connecting to self-selected texts enhance my motivation to read?
- What strategies can I use to identify and describe my personal connections to sources?