CROPQV Readers Statement Readers make connections to better
CROP-QV
Reader’s Statement Readers make connections to better understand what they are reading.
What are Connections? Connections are links that readers make between what they are reading and what they already know about.
Why does it matter? If we aren’t making connections (links) to our reading, then we are missing the point. Reading is thinking and processing how we fit into our worlds. If we can’t make connections, perhaps our book is too challenging for us.
How do readers make Connections? Readers use their own background knowledge and prior experiences to make connections. There are 3 different ways that a reader can make connections …
~Types of Connections~ Text to Self Text to World
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.
Text-to-Self Example �When I was reading The Hunger Games, I made a text-to-self connection. I read about how Katniss is a great archer. This reminded me of a time when I was taught how to shoot a bow and arrow. It was extremely challenging! This made me realize how talented Katniss really is.
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.
Text – to – Text Example �When I read Percy Jackson: The Lightening Thief, I made a text-to-text connection because it reminded me of the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. This was mostly because there are three friends, two boys and one girl, who are the main characters in both books. Both female protagonists are also wise and intelligent.
Connection: Text – to - World 0 These are connections that readers make between the text and the bigger issues, events, or concerns of society. 0 To make these types of connections the reader must think about what is going on in the world around them.
Text-to-World Example � I made a text-to-world connection when reading the book, Divergent. I noticed in the book that there are different “factions” or groups of people. These groups all have things in common with each other, but the groups don’t always get along. This reminded me of how we have different religions in our world. People of the same religion have things in common, but sometimes people with different religions don’t see eye to eye.
Ways to Start your Connections … “_____ reminds me of … “ “Remember when … “ “This is like … “ “This character makes me think of …” “This setting reminds me of … “ “I made a text to _______ connection when…”
Reader’s Statement Readers respond to what they are reading by recording their reactions and emotions as they are reading.
Reactions �This makes me feel … because … �I can’t believe … happened because …
Examples of Reactions When I read Wonder, it made me really sad and frustrated when Julian was so mean to Auggie. It especially made me upset when….
Reader’s Statement Readers form opinions while they are reading.
Opinions �I think … �I liked when … happened because … �This was my favorite chapter because … �I didn’t like when … happened because …
Example of Opinion As I was reading The BFG by Roald Dahl, I liked how the author described the giants and used made-up words throughout the story. For example…
Review: Sentence Starters. . . Reactions: This makes me feel … because … I can’t believe … happened because … Opinions: I think … I liked when … happened because … This was my favorite chapter (character, setting, etc) because … I didn’t like when … happened because …
Reader’s Statement Readers use clues from the text to make predictions about what will happen next in the story.
Predictions �In the book ____ I think … will happen next because… � In the book _____ I predict that …. . . will happen because…
Example of Predictions While I was reading the book Holes, I made a prediction that Stanley Yelnats was going to choose going to the juvenille detention camp over going to jail. I thought this because the camp was called “Camp Green Lake. ” Stanley thought that a camp with a lake didn’t sound that bad.
Reader’s Statement Readers ask questions while they read to seek further understanding.
Questions �What …? �When …? �Why …? �Where …? �How …? �Who? �I wonder…
Questions: Example While I was reading The Fault in our Stars. I kept wondering what was going to happen to Hazel. Would she get better? Also, how did her sickness affect the decisions she was making? I also wondered how her life would be different if she had never met Augustus.
Reader’s Statement Readers visualize by creating pictures in their minds as they read.
Visualizations �Draw a picture of what you saw in your head as you were reading. �It could be of the setting, of a character, or of a certain scene. �Then, write a caption to explain what is going on in the picture.
Visualizations Example This is a drawing of Catching Fire’s arena.
Sentence Starters/Things to think about: � Predictions � In the book ____ I think … will happen next because… � In the book _____ I predict that …. . . will happen because… � Questions: � Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? � Visualization: � Draw what you read! It could be of the setting, of a character, or of a certain scene. � Then write a sentence to explain what is happening.
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