Making Text-to-Self Connections in Reading

The video tutorial introduces the concept of making connections while reading, emphasizing that strong readers connect what they read to their own experiences. It focuses on text-to-self connections, where readers relate the content of a book to their personal life. An example is provided using the book 'Wemberly Worried', illustrating how the teacher connected the story to their own experience of starting a new tennis team. The tutorial encourages students to make their own connections and share them with family members, and hints at learning about other types of connections in future lessons.

Why is it important for readers to make connections with what they read?

• It helps them remember the book's title.

• It allows them to better understand the material.

• It makes the book more colorful.

• It helps them read faster.

What is a text-to-self connection?

• A connection between two different books.

• A connection between a book and a movie.

• A connection between the book and a friend's story.

• A connection between the book and your own life experiences.

In the story 'Wemberly Worried', what was Wemberly worried about?

• Going on a vacation.

• Starting school.

• Starting a new job.

• Learning a new language.

How did the narrator relate to Wemberly's feelings in the story?

• By remembering a time they were happy at a party.

• By recalling a time they were nervous about joining a new tennis team.

• By remembering a time they were excited about a new adventure.

• By thinking about a time they were bored at home.

What should readers do after making a text-to-self connection?

• Share the connection with a family member.

• Draw a picture of the story.

• Write a book report.

• Memorize the book's chapters.