Text Connections

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Text Connections T-Chart Template


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Lesson Plan Overview

Text Connections
Text to Text Connection that reminds you of something in another book or story
Text to Self Connection that reminds you of something in your life.
Text to World Connection that reminds you of something happening in the world.
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Example Text Connections from TITLE

TEXT TO TEXT

Description of connection


TEXT TO SELF

Description of connection


TEXT TO WORLD

Description of connection




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Template and Class Instructions

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Student Instructions

Create a storyboard that shows connections you have made with [TITLE]. Include a connection for text to text, text to world, and text to self.


  1. Click "Start Assignment".
  2. Create an image for each connection using scenes, characters, items, and text boxes.
  3. Write a description of how the text relates to another text, the world, and you.

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How Tos about Text Connections

1

Encourage Deeper Thinking with Anchor Charts for Text Connections

Create a text connections anchor chart with your class to visually organize examples as you read. Anchor charts help students recall the types of connections and spark thoughtful sharing. Display it prominently for ongoing reference.

2

Model Making Personal Connections During Read-Alouds

Demonstrate how to make text to self, text to text, and text to world connections out loud as you read. This shows students your thinking process and gives them practical examples to follow.

3

Invite Students to Share Connections in Small Groups

Organize students into small groups to share their text connections. Collaborative discussion helps students refine their ideas and build confidence in expressing their thoughts.

4

Use Graphic Organizers to Track Connections

Provide students with a simple graphic organizer for recording their text to self, text to text, and text to world connections as they read. This keeps their thinking organized and can be used for assessment or reflection.

Frequently Asked Questions about Text Connections

What are text connections in reading?

Text connections are links readers make between what they're reading and their own experiences, other texts, or the world. Making these connections helps students better understand and engage with the material.

How can students make text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections?

Students can make text-to-self connections by relating the story to their own lives, text-to-text by comparing it to other books they've read, and text-to-world by linking the story to real-world events or issues.

Why are text connections important for student comprehension?

Text connections deepen understanding by making reading more relatable. They help students process new information, remember details, and think critically about what they read.

What is an example of a text-to-world connection?

An example of a text-to-world connection is reading a story about overcoming adversity and connecting it to current events such as people helping each other after a natural disaster.

What's an easy classroom activity to teach text connections?

Have students create a storyboard that illustrates their text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections for a specific story. This visual activity encourages deeper thinking and discussion.