Making Connections

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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 something in the text to their own personal experiences or feelings.

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What is a 'text to text' connection?

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A 'text to text' connection is when a reader relates information or themes from one text to another text they have read.

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What is a 'text to world' connection?

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

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Give an example of a 'text to self' connection.

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Reading a story about a family vacation and remembering your own family vacation.

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Give an example of a 'text to text' connection.

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Reading a book about friendship and relating it to another book that also discusses friendship.

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Give an example of a 'text to world' connection.

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Reading about climate change in a book and thinking about how it affects the planet today.

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Why are connections important when reading?

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Connections help readers understand and relate to the text better, making reading more meaningful.

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What does it mean to make a connection while reading?

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Making a connection while reading means relating the text to your own life, other texts, or the world around you.

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How can making connections improve comprehension?

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Making connections can improve comprehension by helping readers engage with the material and remember it better.

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What type of connection is it when you think of a news event while reading a story?

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That is a 'text to world' connection.