Questions: Making Connections

Question 1

What does it mean to **make a connection** while reading?

• A. To guess what happens next
• B. To link the story to something you know or have experienced
• C. To count how many words are on the page
• D. To skim the book quickly

Answer: (B)

Making connections means relating the story to your life, other books, or what you know about the world.

Question 2

Text-to-self connections are the only kind of connection you can make.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

False. You can make text-to-text connections (to other books), text-to-world connections (to real events), and text-to-self connections.

Question 3

Why is making connections helpful while reading?

• A. It wastes time
• B. It helps you understand and remember the story better
• C. It is only for adults
• D. It is not helpful

Answer: (B)

Connections deepen your understanding and help the story feel relevant to your own life.

Question 4

You should only focus on the words in the book and not think about your own life while reading.

• T. True
• F. False

Answer: False

False. Thinking about your own life and experiences while reading helps you understand and enjoy the story more.

Question 5

Tell about a connection you made while reading a story. How did it help you understand the book?

Model answer: Example: Character had stage fright; I remembered being nervous before my school play. This helped me understand their feelings better.

Good responses show a real connection to the story and explain how it deepened understanding.