Tuesday Reading: Making Connections

Making connections is a skill that kids grasp with a fair amount of ease. Still, it's important to be clear about the process of making connections. I work my students through the concept with this anchor chart.

We start by writing our name and the character's name on opposite sides of the paper. Then, beside the names, we write traits that match. Then, in the middle, we write a phrase or sentence that expresses the connection. This helps to clarify what exactly makes a connection work.

For easy assessment, download my Making Connections printable. It matches the anchor chart for simplicity in assessing. Just like that, you're ready to go!

Keep it class-y, ya'll.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.9 With prompting and support, compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in familiar stories.