Help students deepen their understanding of any text with these Making Connections Graphic Organizers! Designed to work with fiction and nonfiction, these organizers guide readers in making text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections, fostering deeper engagement and critical thinking.

Features:

✔️ Supports active reading and comprehension

✔️ Encourages personal, literary, and real-world connections

✔️ Includes sections for text evidence and reflection

✔️ Perfect for independent work, group discussions, or whole-class activities

✔️ Great for guided reading, literature circles, and homework

How It Works:

1. Text-to-Self – Relate the text to personal experiences.
2. Text-to-Text – Connect themes, characters, or events to other books.
3. Text-to-World – Link ideas in the text to real-world issues and knowledge.

Ideal for classrooms, tutoring, or at-home learning, these Making Connections Graphic Organizers encourage readers to think beyond the text and apply their learning in meaningful ways!

Ideal for Grades 2-8 | Printable & Digital Formats Available | ✏️ Use with Any Book or Passage

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