First Grade Making Connections

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What is a text-to-text connection?

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A connection made between one book and another book you have read.

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What is a text-to-self connection?

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A connection made between a book and your own life experiences.

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What is a text-to-world connection?

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A connection made between a book and real-world events or situations.

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What is a text-to-media connection?

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A connection made between a book and other forms of media, like movies or TV shows.

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Example of text-to-self connection: 'Something similar happened to me when I was little.' What type of connection is this?

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text-to-self

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When you read a story and remember another story that is similar, what type of connection is that?

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text-to-text

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If a character in a book goes to the beach and you remember your own beach trip, what type of connection is that?

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text-to-self

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If you read a book about animals and then see a documentary about animals, what type of connection is that?

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text-to-media

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What does it mean to make a connection while reading?

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It means relating the text to other texts, personal experiences, or the world around you.

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Why are connections important when reading?

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Connections help you understand the story better and make it more meaningful.