Making Connections

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What is '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.

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What is 'text-to-text' connection?

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A 'text-to-text' connection is when a reader relates the content of a text to another text they have read.

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What is 'text-to-world' connection?

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

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

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Reading a story about a boy who loves cheese and remembering a time you had cheese for breakfast.

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

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Reading a book about polar bears and remembering another book about how they hunt.

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

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Reading about grocery stores and thinking about the trucks that deliver food in your town.

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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 it more meaningful.

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What does it mean to make a connection while reading?

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Making a connection means relating what you read to your own life, other texts, or the world around you.

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How can 'text-to-world' connections enhance understanding?

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They help readers see how the text relates to larger issues or events in the world.

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What type of connection is made when a reader remembers a personal experience while reading?

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That is a 'text-to-self' connection.