Reading 1A

Reading 1A is the first semester in a two-semester series designed to enhance students' reading skills, foster a love for literature, and develop critical thinking abilities. In Reading 1A, students will engage with a wide range of literary genres, including novels, short stories, poems, plays, and non-fiction texts. Emphasis will be placed on improving reading comprehension, expanding vocabulary, and honing analytical and interpretive skills. The course will focus on developing essential reading strategies such as active reading, annotation, and text analysis. Students will learn to identify and analyze literary elements, such as plot, character, setting, theme, and symbolism, allowing them to better understand the texts they encounter. They will also explore various literary devices and techniques used by authors to convey meaning and evoke emotions. 

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) 

UTHS courses are designed in alignment to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) which define the skills and content to be taught in each course and grade level in the state of Texas.