Text Connections

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What is a text-to-self connection?

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A connection made between the text and one's own personal life and experiences.

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What does it mean to make a text-to-self connection?

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It means that the character or situation in the text reminds the reader of their own experiences.

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Provide an example of a text-to-self connection.

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In the book, Jan goes to a new school, just like I did. I remember feeling ignored and missing home, so I can relate to her experience.

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What is a text-to-text connection?

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A connection made between two different texts that share similar themes, characters, or situations.

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What type of connection is made when a book reminds you of another book?

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That is called a text-to-text connection.

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What is a text-to-world connection?

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A connection made between the text and broader world events, societal issues, or cultural contexts.

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How can you identify a text-to-world connection?

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By relating the themes or events in the text to real-world situations or historical events.

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What is the purpose of making text connections while reading?

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To enhance comprehension and engagement by relating the material to personal experiences or other texts.

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What type of connection is illustrated by a personal camping experience related to a story about life before electricity?

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That is a text-to-self connection.

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How does making connections improve reading comprehension?

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It helps readers to better understand and remember the material by linking it to their own knowledge and experiences.