Making Connections

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What is the concept of 'text-to-text' connection?

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A 'text-to-text' connection occurs when a reader relates one text to another text they have read, drawing parallels or similarities between the two.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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What is the concept of '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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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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How can making connections enhance reading comprehension?

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Making connections helps readers engage with the text, relate it to their own lives or other texts, and deepen their understanding of the material.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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What is an example of a 'text-to-text' connection?

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An example of a 'text-to-text' connection is when a reader recalls another book about survival while reading a story about a blizzard.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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What is an example of a 'text-to-self' connection?

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An example of a 'text-to-self' connection is when a reader remembers a personal experience of eating cheese for breakfast while reading about a boy who loves cheese.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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What are the benefits of making 'text-to-self' connections?

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Benefits include increased engagement, improved retention of information, and a deeper emotional connection to the text.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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What is the purpose of making 'text-to-text' connections?

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The purpose is to enhance understanding by comparing themes, characters, or events across different texts.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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How can teachers encourage students to make connections while reading?

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Teachers can encourage connections by prompting students with questions about their personal experiences or other texts related to the reading material.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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What role does personal experience play in 'text-to-self' connections?

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Personal experience provides a reference point for readers, allowing them to relate to the text on a more personal and emotional level.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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What types of questions can help students make connections while reading?

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Questions like 'Have you ever experienced something similar?' or 'What other stories does this remind you of?' can help students make connections.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1