Making Connections: Text to Self, Text to Text, Text to World
Students practice making personal connections to stories, connecting stories to other stories, and connecting stories to real-world events.
Key Questions
- How does this story remind you of something in your own life?
- Compare this story to another story you have read.
- Analyze how a story's message connects to events or ideas in the real world.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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Planning templates for English Language Arts
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An English Language Arts template structured around reading, writing, speaking, and language skills, with sections for text selection, close reading, discussion, and written response.
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Organize a multi-week unit around a central theme or essential question that cuts across topics, texts, and disciplines, helping students see connections and build deeper understanding.
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