Making Connections in Reading Interactive Videos

Explore Making Connections in Reading Interactive Videos

Making connections in reading represents a fundamental comprehension strategy that enables students to link new information with their prior knowledge, experiences, and other texts they have encountered. Wayground's interactive video collection provides guided video lessons that teach students how to identify and create meaningful connections while reading, incorporating embedded questions and comprehension checks that reinforce learning in real-time. These educational resources systematically develop students' ability to make text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections, enhancing their overall reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Through structured video instruction combined with interactive elements, students learn to actively engage with written material by drawing upon their personal experiences, connecting themes across different works, and relating literary content to broader social and historical contexts. Wayground supports English teachers with access to millions of teacher-created interactive video resources specifically designed to strengthen reading comprehension strategies like making connections. The platform's robust search and filtering capabilities enable educators to quickly locate videos aligned with specific reading standards and learning objectives, while customization tools allow teachers to modify content to meet diverse student needs and reading levels. These digital-first resources can be seamlessly integrated into various instructional formats, from whole-class lessons to individual student practice sessions, supporting differentiated instruction for learners at multiple comprehension levels. Teachers utilize these interactive video collections for lesson planning, targeted remediation for struggling readers, enrichment activities for advanced students, and ongoing skill reinforcement, creating a comprehensive approach to developing students' ability to make meaningful connections while reading.