Making Connections to Text

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What does 'text to self' mean?

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'Text to self' is a connection a reader makes between the text and their own personal experiences.

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What does 'text to text' mean?

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'Text to text' is a connection a reader makes between two different texts.

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What does 'text to world' mean?

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'Text to world' is a connection a reader makes between the text and real-world events or situations.

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Give an example of 'text to self'.

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Reading a story about a birthday party and remembering your own birthday party.

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Give an example of 'text to text'.

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Reading a book about a dragon and then thinking about another book you read that also had a dragon.

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Give an example of 'text to world'.

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Reading about climate change and thinking about how it affects the planet.

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Why is making connections to text important?

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Making connections helps readers understand and relate to the material better.

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What is a personal connection in reading?

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A personal connection is when a reader relates the text to their own life experiences.

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What is a literary connection?

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A literary connection is when a reader relates one text to another text they have read.

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What is a global connection?

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A global connection is when a reader relates the text to broader world issues or events.