Making Connections

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What does 'text to self' mean?

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'Text to self' is a connection a reader makes between the text and their own personal experiences.

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What does 'text to text' mean?

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'Text to text' is a connection a reader makes between the text they are reading and another text they have read.

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What does 'text to world' mean?

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'Text to world' is a connection a reader makes between the text and real-world events or situations.

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Give an example of a 'text to self' connection.

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Reading a story about a family vacation and remembering your own family vacation.

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Give an example of a 'text to text' connection.

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Reading a book about a character's adventure and remembering another book with a similar adventure.

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Give an example of a 'text to world' connection.

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Reading about climate change and thinking about how it affects the planet.

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Why are connections important when reading?

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Connections help readers understand and relate to the text better, making it more meaningful.

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What is an example of a 'text to self' connection involving pets?

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Reading a story about a dog and recalling your own experiences with your pet.

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What is an example of a 'text to text' connection involving a movie?

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Watching a movie and remembering a book that has a similar plot.

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What is an example of a 'text to world' connection involving sports?

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Reading about a famous athlete and thinking about the challenges faced by aspiring athletes.