Connecting what I have read to something similar in my life-

Connecting what I have read to something else I have read-

Connecting what I have read to something in the media (TV, radio, internet)-

"The text I just read reminds me of a time when I did something" is an example of what connection?

The text I just read "reminds me about a historical event" is an example of what connection?

The text I just read "reminds me of a character from another book" is an example of what connection?

The text I just read "reminds me of a song I heard on the radio" is an example of what connection?

The character in the book Dragonwings reminds me of a character in the book Number the Stars. Both characters are brave.

Making text connections deepens our understanding of the text and helps us become better readers.

I read a story about a woman who was afraid of black cats. It reminded me of all the black cats that are abandoned in the world.

In the book I am reading, Jan goes to a new school, just like I did. I remember feeling like everyone ignored me and missing my home, so I can relate to what she’s going through.

The part in the story where the boy is playing in the sand reminds me of the time that I went to the beach with my family. I had the best time.

What type of connection is this: I read a nonfiction book about how to get better at tennis. It reminded me of last summer when I attended a tennis camp to improve my skills.

What kind of conneciton is this text: I read a magazine about the new airport the city is planning to build. It reminded me of how small many local airports are.

What type of conneciton is this: I read a chapter book about a girl who worked in a factory in New York. It reminded me of an article that I read in school about child labor laws.

What type of conneciton is this: I read an article about how to catch a football. It reminded me of the time I caught the football during the championship football game and captured the victory for my team.

What type of conneciton is this: I read a story about a boy who visited a magical land with witches and wizards. It reminded me of the book Harry Potter.