Making Connections

1. While reading, Hakeem notices that the main character in the story is tough, just like the main character in the book he read yesterday.

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• Text-to-world

2. 2. Lisa is reading a science fiction story. In the story, she thinks that what happens to the characters could also happen on Earth if people don't start recycling more.

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2. 3. Eddie is reading a book where a character visits a loved one in the hospital. It reminds Eddie of when he visited his grandmother in the hospital.

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2. 4. Marshall is reading a book and notices that the main character's aunt is very similar to his Aunt Maria.

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2. 5. Carly is reading a non-fiction book about the Civil War. She thinks that the author of the book would disagree with a point another author made about the Civil War.

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2. 6. Joe is reading a book about a country in Africa. While he is reading, he thinks about a news story he just heard about that country.

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2. 7. Mei is reading a book about a communist society. It reminds her of the government in a particular country.

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2. 8. Ben is reading a book about Hispanic culture. It reminds him of his friend, Robby, and the food his family makes.

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2. 9. Gray is reading a book about rockets. He thinks that something he read contradicts a fact he saw in another book, so he makes a note to look it up when he gets home.

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2. 10. Marlee is reading a book about global warming. She wonders if Earth is being destroyed by global warming and starts comparing what happens on Earth to what is written in the book.

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• Text-to-world