The document discusses different types of connections that readers can make when reading a text. It explains that connections help readers better understand what they are reading by linking it to their own background knowledge and experiences. There are three main types of connections: text-to-self, where the reader connects the text to their own life; text-to-text, where connections are made between the text being read and other texts; and text-to-world, where the reader links the text to real world issues and events. The document provides examples of how readers can verbally or written share the connections they make.

1. Making
Connections
Ashley Smith
English

2. What are Connections?
 Connections are links that readers can
make between what they are reading
and things they already know about.

3. Why should we make
connections?
 Good readers make connections to
better understand what they are reading.

4. How do readers make
connections?
 Good readers use their own background
knowledge and prior experiences to make
connections.
 There are 3 different ways that a reader can
make connections …

5. ~ Types of Connections ~
 Text – to – Self
 Text – to - Text
 Text – to - World

6. Connection:
Text – to - Self
 These are connections that readers make
between the text (what you are reading)
and their own past experiences and/or
background knowledge.

7. Connection:
Text – to - Text
These are connections that readers make
between the text they are reading and
other texts the reader has read before.
Other kinds of texts might include books,
poems, scripts, songs, or anything written.
You could even include movies or
television shows that you have seen
before.

8. Connection:
Text – to - World
These are connections that readers
make between the text and the
bigger issues, events, or concerns of
society.
To make these types of connections
the reader must think about what is
going on in the world around them.

9. Response Options for
Sharing Connections …
 Verbal Reponses –
The reader would discuss the
connections they made with a text aloud
with others in a group.
 Written Responses –
The reader would write the connections
they could make with a text down on a
sheet of paper or in a response journal.

10. Ways to Start your
Connections …
“That reminds me of … “
“Remember when … “
“This is like … “
“This character makes me
think of …”
“This setting reminds me of … “