Making Connections in Text

Match

Match the following

connections to self

connections from text to text

connections to the world

• connections to self

• connections from text to text

• connections to the world

Open Ended

Make a text to self connection to one of the stories.

I can connect to "________" because...

Open Ended

Make a text to world connection to one of the stories.

The text "___________" connects to the world because...

Multiple Choice

How does Tommy in the story “Tommy’s Speedy Ride” DIFFER from Sarah in the story “Sarah’s Seashore Adventure”?

• Tommy is spending time with family, but Betty is playing with her dog.

• Tommy is spending time outdoors, but Betty is spending time indoor.

• Tommy is playing in his neighborhood, but Betty is exploring at the beach.

• Tommy is riding his bike, but Betty is building a sandcastle.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of Grandma Rosa’s letters?

• The main purpose of Grandma Rosa's letters was to make Celeste laugh.

• The main purpose of Grandma Rosa's letters was to teach Dona Esperanza how to cook Celeste's favorite foods.

• The main purpose of Grandma Rosa's letters was to teach Celeste all about the history of her culture.

• The main purpose of Grandma Rosa’s letters is to allow Celeste to remember her through her memories and recipes.

Open Ended

What was Paul’s and Sarah’s initial plan?

Paul and Sarah's initial plan was to...

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best describes a SIMILARITY between the stories “Excerpt 12: Flan” and “Saturday Surprise”?

• Both stories involve siblings disagreeing about what to cook

• Both stories have characters receiving letters from their grandmother.

• Both stories show characters learning recipes from T.V shows.

• Both stories describe characters planning to cook for their families.

Dropdown

BOTH selections convey the idea that family can​ ​

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Multiple Select

How does Celeste in “Excerpt 12: Flan” DIFFER from Paul and Sarah in the story “Saturday Surprises”?

Select TWO correct answers.

• Celeste tells her mom her idea, while Paul and Sarah surprise their mom and dad.

• Celeste avoids trying new recipes, while Paul and Sarah are willing to try anything.

• Celeste cooks with her mom, while Paul and Sarah cook together.

• Celeste plans to cook Cuban food, while Paul and Sarah make sandwiches.

• Celeste makes dessert, but Paul and Sarah only make dinner.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best describes a SIMILARITY between the stories “Excerpt 12: Flan” and “Saturday Surprise”?

• Both stories describe to best way to plan a surprise family dinner.

• Both stories show children that appreciate their grandmothers’ recipes.

• Both stories have characters baking cakes with family members.

• Both stories provide ingredients for making Cuban food and desserts.