R.ELAR.8.A
Respond actively to texts in both aesthetic and critical ways.
Reading I, II, III (One-Half to Three Credits). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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textsaesthetic wayscritical waysresponsestudent
Skills
- respond (to texts in aesthetic ways) #dok2
- respond (to texts in critical ways) #dok3
- differentiate (between aesthetic and critical responses) #dok2
- explain (personal responses to texts) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify different ways to respond to texts, including aesthetic and critical responses. #dok1
- I can describe what it means to respond aesthetically and critically to a text. #dok2
- I can explain my personal reaction to a text using evidence from the text. #dok2
- I can construct a critical analysis of a text based on its elements. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Readers engage with texts on both personal (aesthetic) and analytical (critical) levels.
- Active responses to texts enhance understanding and appreciation of literature.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to respond to a text aesthetically versus critically?
- How can our personal experiences shape our responses to what we read?
- Why is it important to respond to texts in a variety of ways?
- How do aesthetic and critical responses deepen our understanding of a text?
- How can evidence from the text support our responses?