Introduce the three types of connections using the Making Connections Posters (Text-to-Self Connection, Text-to-Text Connection, and Text-to-World Connection) as visual aids: Text-to-Self Connection, Text-to-Text Connection, and Text-to-Wonder Connection. Discuss how they are different from one another.
When anything in the text reminds the reader of a personal experience, this is referred to as a text-to-self link. Text-to-text links happen when something in the text reminds the reader of something they've already read. For example, if a reader sees the word "brick" in an article, they might think about a certain brick wall in their neighborhood. The writer may want to mention that wall again later in the article, so he or she includes the word "brick" in the text.
Text-to-text links are useful tools for writers because they can help them connect with readers on a more personal level. Even though this type of link only connects two pieces of information at a time, it's still effective marketing because it shows the reader that you're interested in what he or she has to say.
There are three main types of text-to-text links: internal, external, and associative.
Internal text-to-text links are written within the body of the article. They connect information in the current article to similar information in another article. For example, let's say that an author writes an article about how great hiking is in the United States. While writing this article, he or she may come across another article mentioning that Italy has some great hikes too.
Text-to-text linkages are extremely intimate associations formed by a reader between a piece of reading material and their own experiences or lives. "This narrative reminds me of a vacation we went to my grandfather's farm," for example, is an example of a text-to-self link. The connection may not be apparent to the reader at first glance; it requires someone who reads fiction to notice this type of association.
Self-texts are pieces of writing in which the author expresses themselves directly to the audience, as if speaking with each individual reader. Common forms include letters, journals, and blogs. Self-texts are often written for personal enjoyment or to provide guidance to others. They can also be used to express political views or as tools for social change.
Text-to-self connections have been used by writers since the beginning of literature. The Iliad and the Odyssey are prime examples of texts that connect readers with their own lives through memorable characters, plots, and themes. These works have inspired many authors to create their own stories that connect readers with their own experiences.
Text-to-self connections can be found in all types of reading materials. They are particularly common in novels, but also appear in poems, essays, and reports.
Text-to-self connections offer a unique way for readers to understand their own feelings and those of the author.
Readers are more likely to grasp and retain something new when it is linked to something familiar. These connections help readers relate what they are reading now with other information they have knowledge of. Proofreading tools such as glossaries, word maps, and reference guides can all help writers create stronger text-to-self and text-to-world connections for their readers.
Text-to-self connections are very intimate links formed by a reader between a piece of reading material and their own experiences or lives. Writers who create stories with text-to-self connections appeal to readers' emotions in ways that simple storytelling appeals only to their minds.
Writers use this tool to connect with readers on a personal level. They do this by referring to things about the reader's life or personality, such as where they live or work, or more general topics such as love or loss. The writer may even make references to events or people not present in the story, such as your grandfather, if the reader brings him or her up. Text-to-self connections allow writers to express themselves through their readers, creating emotional bonds that go beyond words on a page.
Readers enjoy these connections because they offer a glimpse into the mind of the author. They also feel like they're part of the story being told; therefore, text-to-self connections help build trust between authors and readers.
As you write your own stories, remember to include text-to-self connections when they can add meaning to your work. These links not only bring emotion to your writing but also help your readers understand yourself better through the characters you have created.
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