Making Connections

1.   While reading, Anthony notices that the main character in the story is tough, just like the main character in the book he read yesterday. What kind of connection did Anthony show?

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2.   My dad and I were solving math puzzles. My dad loves math and is very quick at it. I am a little scared of numbers, but with my dad by my side, I was having fun!

Connection response: That reminds me of a time I read a story about numbers fighting with each other

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3.   Avin notices that the story he is reading talks about the discrimination among Black Americans

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4. Marshall reads a book and notices that the main character's aunt is very similar to his Aunt Maria. What connection was made by Marshall?

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5.   It was a hot summer's day and there was no breeze. Linda wanted to open the window, but it was stuck. Instead, she went outside.

Connection response: That reminds me of the time we brought home a turtle!

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6.   Carly is reading a non-fiction book about the Civil War. She thinks that the author of the book would disagree with a point another author made about the Civil War. What connection did Carly create?

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7.   Liz was homesick one day and she was bored of lying on her bed. She sat up and looked out of the window. Spring was just beginning, and yellow flowers were growing in the field outside.

Connection response: That reminds me of a story that I heard on the news about the Carlsbad Flower Fields.

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8.   Ben is reading a book about Hispanic culture. It reminds him of his friend, Robby, and the food his family makes. Which type of connection did Ben show?

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9.   Gary is reading a book about rockets. He thinks that something he read contradicts a fact he saw in another book, so he makes a note to look it up when he gets home. What type of connection that Gary is making?

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10.   Bonnie was eating mac and cheese for lunch. It was her favorite meal. She liked eating chicken nuggets but not as much.

Connection response: That reminds me of the time I read about how chicken is good for you.

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