Making Connections

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What is a text-to-text connection?

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A text-to-text connection is when a reader compares two characters, themes, or events from different stories.

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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 or feelings.

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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 real-world events, situations, or issues.

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What type of connection is made when a book reminds you of another book?

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This is an example of a text-to-text connection.

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What type of connection is made when you think about how a story relates to your own life?

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This is an example of a text-to-self connection.

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What type of connection is made when a story reminds you of a historical event?

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This is an example of a text-to-world connection.

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What questions might you ask yourself when making a text-to-self connection?

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You might ask: What does this remind me of in my life? How is this similar or different from my life?

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

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An example is saying a book reminds you of World War II because of its themes or events.

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How can you identify a text-to-text connection in your reading?

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You can identify it by noticing similarities between characters or plots in different books.

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What does it mean to make a text-to-media connection?

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A text-to-media connection is when a reader relates a text to movies, songs, or other media.