Exploring 6th Grade Reading Connections

Why is making connections important for readers?

• It helps readers understand characters' feelings.

• It makes the reader forget the story.

• It makes the book longer.

• It confuses the reader.

What is a text-to-self connection?

• A connection between two different books.

• A connection between the reader's life and the text.

• A connection between a book and a historical event.

• A connection between a book and a movie.

Which of the following is an example of a deep text-to-self connection?

• The book is interesting.

• Both families have a mom, a dad, two girls, and a dog.

• Emma's family reminds me of my family because we both have younger siblings who get on our nerves.

• The main character is sad.

What is a text-to-text connection?

• A connection between the reader's life and the text.

• A connection between two different books.

• A connection between a book and a movie.

• A connection between a book and a historical event.

Which of the following is an example of a deep text-to-text connection?

• Both characters are five years old.

• Both characters are funny and particular about their names, with specific examples from the books.

• Both books are long.

• Both books are interesting.

What is a text-to-media connection?

• A connection between a book and a historical event.

• A connection between a book and something seen on TV, in a movie, or online.

• A connection between two different books.

• A connection between the reader's life and the text.

Which of the following is an example of a deep text-to-media connection?

• Both the book and the movie are interesting.

• Both the book and the movie are long.

• Both the book and the movie have characters who miss someone who left, with specific examples.

• Both the book and the movie have sad characters.

What is a text-to-world connection?

• A connection between a book and real-world events.

• A connection between the reader's life and the text.

• A connection between a book and something seen on TV, in a movie, or online.

• A connection between two different books.

Which of the following is an example of a deep text-to-world connection?

• The book is interesting.

• All kids take their parents for granted.

• Casey realizes he misses talking to his mom after she is admitted to the hospital, similar to how most kids take their parents for granted until something happens.

• The main character is sad.

What are the four types of connections discussed in the lesson?

• Text-to-self, text-to-text, text-to-media, text-to-song

• Text-to-self, text-to-text, text-to-movie, text-to-world

• Text-to-self, text-to-movie, text-to-song, text-to-world

• Text-to-self, text-to-text, text-to-media, text-to-world