Establish purpose for reading assigned and self‑selected texts.
For Grade 4, this standard focuses on Purpose for reading and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
TEKS 4.6A provides a clear foundation for continued study of Purpose for reading in future grades.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 4.6A.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Purpose for reading, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 4.6A.
Standard 4.6A describes the essential skills and understandings for Purpose for reading in Grade 4. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
