Making Connections

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What is a text-to-media connection?

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A text-to-media connection occurs when a reader relates a text to a media source, such as a movie, TV show, or song.

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What is a text-to-world connection?

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A text-to-world connection is when a reader connects the content of a text to real-world events, situations, or experiences.

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What is a text-to-text connection?

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A text-to-text connection happens when a reader relates one text to another text they have read.

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What is a text-to-self connection?

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A text-to-self connection is when a reader relates the content of a text to their own personal experiences or feelings.

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Why are connections important in reading comprehension?

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Connections help readers engage with the text, enhance understanding, and make the material more relatable.

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How can making connections improve critical thinking skills?

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Making connections encourages readers to analyze and synthesize information, leading to deeper understanding and critical thinking.

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What type of connection is made when a reader thinks of a personal experience while reading?

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This is known as a text-to-self connection.

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What type of connection is illustrated by relating a book to a movie?

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This is an example of a text-to-media connection.

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What is the difference between text-to-text and text-to-world connections?

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Text-to-text connections relate one text to another, while text-to-world connections relate a text to real-world events or experiences.

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Can you give an example of a text-to-world connection?

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An example would be reading a book about climate change and relating it to current environmental issues.