Context Clues
Brady and Mac get involved in the rivalry between the soccer game. The two battled to reach the soccer ball first. What is another word for rivalry?
Competition.
Camila wrinkled her nose as soon as she opened the door. It always smelled awful in there. She looked around to make sure the place was empty. When she was sure they were all outside, she went from nest to nest, filling her basket with eggs.
Where was Camila?
How do you know?
Camila was in a chicken coop or farm.
What is one keyword you can use to know that something is a text-to-self connection?
Me, my, or I.
If I have a new classmate who came in the middle of the school year, I could infer that...
The new classmate feels nervous. The new classmate will make some new friends.
A king without a crown.
Lion
Josh is a very rambunctious child, not like Robert who is very quiet and to himself.
What does the word rambunctious mean?
Wild or noisy.
Zoe did not want to go, but Ginger was clearly very excited. It was rainy out, so Zoe put on her raincoat and her rain boots while Ginger waited impatiently by the door. Finally, Zoe grabbed the leash and out they went.
What can you infer about Ginger?
What makes you think so?
Ginger is a dog and she is going out for a walk.
What is one keyword for a text-to-text connection?
Genre, topic, theme, characters, events, OR setting. It may also refer to a book or story.
If I saw on television that there is a storm coming, I could infer that ...
Then I need to bring an umbrella tomorrow. I should wear my rain boots tomorrow.
My treasures are golden and guarded by thousands amongst a maze no man can enter.
What am I?
Beehive
The boss was not amused by the employee’s insolent reply when asked to complete a task.
What does the word insolent mean?
Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
Cole liked the first pair better, but they were a little uncomfortable. The second pair wasn't as cool, but they fit much better. He decided to buy the second pair because he would be wearing them nearly every day.
What was Cole buying?
What makes you think so?
Cole is buying shoes.
What is a keyword for a text-to-world connect?
News, radio, current events, history, OR television. They may refer to a video or documentary.
If I went to sleep around midnight, I could infer that...
Then I be very tired and sleepy the next day. I will accidentally oversleep and be late to school.
It is a big and bulky mammal, And has a trunk just like a tree. Will store water in its nose, Which is long and like a hose.
Elephant
Although shy at first, Jake became more gregarious once he got to know the group.
What does the word gregarious mean?
To be sociable, outgoing, and enjoy the company of others.
“Okay, one....two....three!” Dad said. No one moved. Dad looked at the small screen in front of him. “Pretty good, but Ethan's eyes are closed. Let's try it again. Everyone ready?”
What is Dad doing?
How do you know?
Dad is taking a picture of his family.
True or False --- Making connections while reading is helpful in understanding the text.
True - making connections helps you to think about your own knowledge and experiences (schema).
If I see a dog barking, I could infer that...
It sees a cat and wants to chase it. It sees a stranger and is warning them to stay away. It is excited to see me. It is asking for food or to go outside to play.
I eat animals but I don't hunt or kill. What am I?
Vulture
He had a placid expression on his face, even as the debate grew heated around him.
What does the word placid mean?
Calm and does not easily become excited
They weren't on the hook by the phone and they weren't in her purse. Jazzy checked the pockets of the jacket she'd worn the day before, but they weren't there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn't leave soon.
What was Jazzy looking for?
What makes you think so?
Jazzy is looking for her keys.
What are the 3 ways you make connections when you read?
Text-to-text, Text-to-Self, and Text-to-World
If I keep eating junk food, I could infer that ...
I will not be very healthy. I will get sick. I will get cavities on my teeth. I will become overweight.
I wiggle and cannot see, sometimes underground and sometimes on a tree. I really don't want to be on a hook, and I become a person when combined with book.
What am I?
Worm