What I can Do
Activity 1: Finding Connections Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What does it mean to analyze literature?
A. Connect the author to the writing
B. Separate into parts and find how these parts are related
C. Make notes about the authors
D. Rely on the story
2. The second step to make text-to-text connections is to examine the literary elements. Which of the following is NOT a literary element?
A. Plot
B. Symbols
C. Characters
D. Publication date
3. The last step in making connections is to consider your personal responses to the readings. Why is this important?
A. Your emotions will help you analyze the texts.
B. You will analyze the texts by making connections through your reactions. C. You will know if you like the story or not.
D. You realize that this step is not necessary to make connections.
4. The first step to making connections between texts is to examine the authors. When doing so, what characteristic(s) should you examine?
A. Culture B. Age C. Gender
D. All answers are correct
5. What does it mean to make text-to-text connections?
A. Note the simple details of two stories B. Group books into categories
C. Look for ways two writings are different
D. Compare and contrast authors​