Making Connections in Fiction
This worksheet helps first-grade students practice making text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections while reading fiction.
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Read the story carefully. Then, answer the questions about making connections.
Leo's New Puppy
Leo woke up with a big smile. Today was the day! His family was getting a new puppy. He jumped out of bed and ran to the kitchen. "Good morning, Mom! Is it time to go?" he asked. Mom laughed. "Almost, sweetie. Eat your breakfast first." Leo quickly ate his toast. He couldn't wait to play with his new furry friend. When they got to the animal shelter, a small brown puppy wagged its tail. Leo picked it up and gave it a hug. "I'll name him Sparky!" he said.
1. Has anything like this ever happened to you? What did you feel?
2. This story reminds me of another book I read about a who got a new .
3. What does this story teach us about getting a pet?
Pets are a lot of work.
Pets can make you happy.
Pets need to eat toast.
Pets love animal shelters.
4. Draw a picture of something that reminds you of Leo and Sparky.
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