Understanding Connections in Text

Why was it difficult to connect with friends during the pandemic?

• Lack of interest

• Friends moved away

• Due to safety restrictions

• Because of internet issues

What is the primary benefit of making connections while reading?

• It makes reading faster

• It allows for more creative writing

• It assists in understanding the text better

• It helps in memorizing the text

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

• Finding similarities between two books

• Comparing a book to a news article

• Relating a book to a personal vacation

• Connecting a book to a movie

What question might you ask to make a text-to-text connection?

• What emotions does this evoke?

• How does this relate to current events?

• What does this remind me of in another book?

• How does this remind me of my life?

What is a text-to-self connection?

• Relating a text to personal experiences

• Connecting a text to another text

• Linking a text to world events

• Associating a text with a movie

Which example best illustrates a text-to-self connection?

• A news article relates to a TV show

• A novel is compared to a historical event

• A book is similar to another book

• A story reminds you of a vacation with family

What is a text-to-world connection?

• Connecting a text to another text

• Relating a text to personal experiences

• Linking a text to real-world events

• Associating a text with a fictional story

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

• A book reminds you of another book

• A story relates to a personal experience

• A text connects to a current news event

• A novel is similar to a movie

What question might you ask to make a text-to-world connection?

• How does this remind me of my life?

• What does this remind me of in another book?

• How does this relate to the real world?

• What emotions does this evoke?

How can making connections improve your reading experience?

• By reducing the need for critical thinking

• By helping you engage more with the text

• By making texts less interesting

• By making reading more challenging