Making Connections

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

• text-to-self connection

• text-to-text connection

• text-to-world connection

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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.

• text-to-self connection

• text-to-text connection

• text-to-world connection

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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

• text-to-self connection

• text-to-text connection

• text-to-world connection

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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.

• text-to-self connection

• text-to-text connection

• text-to-world connection

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Making connections is important for understanding texts. Which of the following is an example of making a connection?

• Comparing the theme of a story to a real-life event.

• Identifying the main idea of a paragraph.

• Listing the characters in a story.

• Finding the definition of a difficult word.

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

This book reminds me of The Simpson's because...
This is an example of which type of connection?

• text-to-text

• text-to-self

• text-to-world

• text-to-media

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

_{This book reminds me of The Simpson's because...}
This is an example of which type of connection?

• text-to-text

• text-to-self

• text-to-world

• text-to-media

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Which of the following connections is most relevant when reading a story about a character who learns to overcome fears by facing them?

• Connecting to a time when you learned a new skill

• Remembering a moment when you overcame a personal fear

• Thinking about a book you read on a similar topic

• Reflecting on a historical figure who showed bravery

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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.

• text-to-self connection

• text-to-text connection

• text-to-world connection

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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

• text-to-self connection

• text-to-text connection

• text-to-world connection

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.8