Text Connections

Identify the text connection:

The character in the book Dragonwings reminds me of a character in the book Number the Stars. Both characters are brave.

• text-to-self

• text-to-text

• text-to-world

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Making text connections deepens our understanding of the text and helps us become better readers.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Identify the text connection:

In the book I am reading Jan goes to a new school, just like I did. I remember feeling like everyone ignored me and missing my home, so I can relate to what she’s going through.

• text-to-self

• text-to-text

• text-to-world

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Text-to-World

• Identifying how the main character relates to you

• Comparing two books

• Relating what you read to history or an event

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Text-to-Self

• Identifying how the main character relates to you

• Comparing two books

• Relating what you read to history or an event

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Text-to-text connections

• Identifying how the main character relates to you

• Comparing two books

• Relating what you read to history or an event

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

What type of connection is this: I read a book about how grocery stores get their food. It reminded me of the grocery trucks that drive by on the highway every day. 

• text to self
• text to text
• text to world

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

What type of conneciton is this: I read a story about a woman who was afraid of black cats. It reminded me of all the black cats left behind in animal shelters.

• text to self
• text to world
• text to text

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

What type of conneciton is this: I read an article about how to catch a football. It reminded me of the time I caught the football during the championship football game and captured the victory for my team.

• text to self
• text to text
• text to world

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

What type of connection is this: I read a nonfiction book about how to get better at tennis. It reminded me of last summer when I attended a tennis camp to improve my skills. 

• text to self
• text to world
• text to text

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8