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Literary Connections Text-Text-Self Text-World

Three Connections • To be able to fully analyze the novels you will be reading in this class, there are three connections you can make to further your understanding. • Text to Text: How does this example text remind you of another text? (Story, book, movie, lyrics, etc…) What I just read makes me think of … • Text to Self: How do the ideas in this text relate to your own life, ideas, and experiences? What I just read reminds me of the time I… • Text to World: How do the ideas in this text relate to the larger world – past, present, and future. What I just read makes me think of an event…

Examples of Connections • Text to Text -What does this remind me of in another book I’ve read? -How is this text similar to other things I’ve read? -How is this different from other books I’ve read? -Have I read about something like this before?

Examples of Connections • Text-to-self: -What does this remind me of in my life? -What is this similar to in my life? -How is this different from my life? -Has something like this ever happened to me? -How does this relate to my life? -What were my feelings when I read this?

Examples of Connections • Text to World -What does this remind me of in the real world? -How is this text similar to things that happen in the real world? -How is this different from things that happen in the real world? -How did that part relate to the world around me?

Discussion Rules • Examples of different quotes from famous novels will be given to you before the discussion. • Each of these examples could be interpreted differently, so there are no right or wrong answers. • Before raising your hand, think about which connection you believe fits the best for the example and make sure to explain why. • Treat everyone with respect, for this is an open discussion.

Literary Examples • "When a child asks you something, answer him, for goodness' sake. But don't make a production of it. Children are children, but they can spot an evasion quicker than adults, and evasion simply muddles 'em. " To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee

Literary Examples • “We need not to be let alone. We need to be really bothered once in a while. How long is it since you were really bothered? About something important, about something real? ” Fahrenheit 451 By Ray Bradbury

Literary Examples • "Whenever you feel like criticizing anyone, just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had. " The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald

Literary Examples • “We should strive to welcome change and challenges, because they are what help us grow. We need to constantly be challenging ourselves in order to strengthen our character and increase our intelligence. ” The Time Machine By H. G Wells

For Class Tomorrow • Pick one of the three connections discussed in class. -Text-Self -Text-World • Write a one page essay (typed) using one of the quotes in class. - To Kill a Mockingbird - Fahrenheit 451 - The Great Gatsby - The Time Machine – Make sure to explain why you chose this connection. You can use one of the connections you discussed in class, or a different one. Your choice!