RE.ELAR.7.A
Respond actively to texts in both aesthetic and critical ways.
Reading (Elective Credit). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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textsaesthetic wayscritical waysresponse
Skills
- respond (actively to texts) #dok2
- distinguish (between aesthetic and critical responses) #dok2
- analyze (texts for opportunities to respond in aesthetic and critical ways) #dok3
- reflect (on personal engagement with texts) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can respond actively to a variety of texts. #dok2
- I can distinguish between aesthetic and critical responses to text. #dok2
- I can analyze a text to identify moments for aesthetic or critical response. #dok3
- I can reflect on how my understanding or appreciation of a text evolves through active response. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Engaging actively with texts helps deepen both emotional appreciation and critical understanding.
- Aesthetic and critical responses to texts each offer unique insights that enrich the reading experience.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to respond actively to a text?
- How do aesthetic and critical ways of responding differ?
- Why is it important to approach texts both emotionally and analytically?
- How can responding in different ways change your understanding of a text?
- In what ways can your own experiences influence your responses to what you read?