TEKS 3.7A: Personal Connections to Texts
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Grade 3 ELAR TEKS 3.7A:Personal Connections to Texts
Free, teacher-ready lessons and worksheets for Personal Connections to Texts in Grade 3 ELAR, fully aligned to Texas TEKS 3.7A.
Describe personal connections to a variety of sources, including self-selected texts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you teach Personal Connections to Texts to 3rd graders?
To teach Personal Connections to Texts to 3rd grade ELAR students, model the skill explicitly using rich mentor texts, then use guided practice before releasing students to read and write independently. TEKS 3.7A asks students to describe personal connections to a variety of sources, including self-selected texts. Crystal Instruction's free ClearLessons for 3.7A walk through this progression with modeling, guided practice, and built-in checks for understanding, while the ClearSheets provide scaffolded practice. You can download both free on this page.
What is 3.7A in 3rd grade ELAR?
TEKS 3.7A is a 3rd grade ELAR standard for Personal Connections to Texts. It requires students to describe personal connections to a variety of sources, including self-selected texts. It is part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Grade 3 ELAR.
Where can I find free TEKS 3.7A lessons and worksheets?
You can download free TEKS 3.7A lessons and worksheets directly on this page — no login or account required. Crystal Instruction provides free PDF versions of our Personal Connections to Texts ClearLessons and ClearSheets for Grade 3 ELAR, and each one is also available as an interactive lesson inside the full Crystal Instruction platform.
What skills are included in 3rd grade Personal Connections to Texts?
TEKS 3.7A (Personal Connections to Texts) covers the following 3rd grade ELAR skills: students learn to describe personal connections to a variety of sources, including self-selected texts. Free resources for this standard include Notetaking and Annotating, Skill Builder: Notetaking and Annotating .
How is TEKS 3.7A assessed on STAAR?
TEKS 3.7A is eligible for assessment on the Texas STAAR test for Grade 3 ELAR. Every Crystal Instruction ClearSheet for 3.7A is STAAR-aligned, and our ClearLessons are built to STAAR rigor using released STAAR test items — so students practice Personal Connections to Texts in the same format and level of difficulty they will see on the test.