Making Connections

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What is a 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 a text-to-world connection?

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A text-to-world connection is when a reader relates the content of a text to broader world issues, events, or societal norms.

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How does making connections to a text enhance comprehension?

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Making connections helps readers relate to the material, deepens understanding, and improves retention of information.

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What type of connection is illustrated by recalling a personal camping experience while reading about life before electricity?

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Text-to-self connection.

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What type of connection is illustrated by thinking about societal beliefs regarding black cats after reading a story about a woman afraid of them?

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Text-to-world connection.

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What inference can be made about the new glass mentioned in the text about shattered glass?

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The new glass isn't sharp, which reduces the risk of injury.

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Why is it important to make connections while reading?

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It is important because it helps readers engage with the text, enhances critical thinking, and fosters a deeper understanding.

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What does the statement 'Making text connections deepens our understanding of the text' imply?

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It implies that connecting personal experiences or world knowledge to the text can lead to better comprehension and insight.

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What is an example of a text-to-self connection?

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An example is when a reader recalls their own experiences while reading about a character's similar situation.

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What is an example of a text-to-world connection?

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An example is when a reader relates a story about poverty to current global issues of economic inequality.