Making Connections in Nonfiction Lessons

Explore Making Connections in Nonfiction Lessons

Making connections in nonfiction represents a fundamental reading comprehension skill that enables students to deepen their understanding by linking textual information to their prior knowledge, other texts, and real-world experiences. Wayground's presentation collection focuses specifically on developing these critical thinking abilities through structured instruction and concept explanation designed for visual learning. These educational presentations guide students through the process of making text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections while reading informational materials, helping them recognize patterns, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and synthesize information across multiple sources. The visual learning approach inherent in these presentations allows educators to break down complex connection strategies into digestible components, demonstrating how skilled readers actively engage with nonfiction texts to construct meaning and retain information more effectively. Wayground's extensive library of millions of teacher-created presentation resources provides English educators with comprehensive tools to teach connection-making strategies in nonfiction reading contexts. The platform's robust search and filtering capabilities enable teachers to locate presentations aligned with specific learning standards and differentiate instruction based on student readiness levels and learning preferences. Digital delivery formats support flexible implementation across various classroom environments, while customization tools allow educators to modify presentations to address specific learning objectives or incorporate relevant examples that resonate with their student populations. These presentation resources serve multiple instructional purposes, from introducing new connection strategies during initial concept exploration to reinforcing previously taught skills through targeted practice sessions, supporting both remediation efforts for struggling readers and enrichment opportunities for advanced students seeking deeper analytical challenges.