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Contributor: Elephango Editors. Lesson ID: 10415
Discover how stories connect! Make text-to-text connections with fun activities and explore how books talk to each other and deepen your understanding!
Do Stories Talk to Each Other?
Maybe a character reminded you of someone else, or the way the story ended felt similar to another book. When you notice these connections, it’s like the books are having a conversation!
Watch the read-along of The Three Pigs by David Weisner below and ask yourself these questions.
Does this story remind me of another version of The Three Little Pigs?
How does thinking about the other story help me understand this one better?
What makes this version different or unique?
Get ready to explore how connecting stories helps you become a better reader!
What Are Text-to-Text Connections?
Good readers make connections between the books they read. This is called a text-to-text connection. These connections help you . . .
understand characters and their actions by comparing them to other characters you know.
visualize the story better by considering how similar scenes are described in other books.
think deeply about what makes a story unique or special.
How to Make Text-to-Text Connections
Think about other stories you’ve read.
Ask these questions as you read.
Take notes or draw comparisons. Write down how the books are alike and different and how the connection helps you understand the new story better.
Head to the Got It? section to give it a try!
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