Take the clues from the story and what you already know. Come up with an idea of what the author ISN'T saying in the text.

There are three types of text connections.

1. Text to self - when you relate the text to yourself and your own life experiences.

2. Text to text - when you relate the text to another text. You can use compare and contrast strategies here!

3. Text to World - when you relate the text to something that has happened or is happening in the world.

You can compare and contrast characters, settings, themes, pretty much anything! Graphic organizers are a huge help when doing this! They don't have to be anything fancy, even just two overlapping circles can help to organize your ideas!

Figurative langauge is a strategy that author's use to make their writing more engaging, interesting and exciting. Read the chart to the left for some examples!

The Elements of Mythology are the parts/pieces that are usually part of, or make upa myth!

Sequencing is putting events in order. What happened first? Then what?

Don't forget the characters, they're the main players!

We can't forget the setting! That includes the time and place that the story takes place.

Lastly, PLOT - what happens in the story that keeps the reader engaged.

You need to be mindful of how the author feels about what they are writing about.

Tone is the author's attitude about what they're writing about.

Mood is how the reader (YOU) feels when you're reading.

How does the character act? How do you know? Describe who the character is.