Establish purpose for reading assigned and self-selected texts.
TEKS 5.6A provides a clear foundation for continued study of Purpose for Reading in future grades.
Standard 5.6A in English Language Arts helps students understand Purpose for Reading and apply knowledge with confidence.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 5.6A.
Standard 5.6A describes the essential skills and understandings for Purpose for Reading in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 5.6A.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 5.6A.
