Front

What is a Text to Self connection?

Back

A Text to Self connection is when a reader relates a personal experience or memory to something they have read.

Front

What is a Text to Text connection?

Back

A Text to Text connection is when a reader connects one text they have read to another text.

Front

What is a Text to World connection?

Back

A Text to World connection is when a reader relates a text to real-world events, situations, or issues.

Front

What is a Text to Media connection?

Back

A Text to Media connection is when a reader connects a text to a movie, song, or other media.

Front

Why are text connections important?

Back

Text connections are important because they deepen understanding of the text and help readers become better at interpreting and analyzing information.

Front

Example of a Text to Self connection?

Back

Reading about camping in a book and remembering a camping trip you took with your family.

Front

Example of a Text to Text connection?

Back

Reading a story about magic and thinking of the Harry Potter series.

Front

Example of a Text to World connection?

Back

Reading about climate change in a book and relating it to news articles about global warming.

Front

Example of a Text to Media connection?

Back

Reading a book and then watching a movie adaptation of that book.

Front

What does it mean to make connections while reading?

Back

Making connections while reading means relating the text to personal experiences, other texts, or the world around us to enhance understanding.