Making Text Connections
A Grade 2 ELA worksheet focused on developing reading comprehension strategies by making text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections.
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Read the passage below. Then, answer the questions by making connections to yourself, other books, or the world around you.
The Little Seed
Once there was a tiny seed. It lay in the cold, dark ground all winter. The seed was very small, but it had a big dream. It dreamed of growing into a tall, strong plant.
When spring came, the sun shone brightly, and warm rain fell. The tiny seed began to wake up. First, a little root grew down into the soil. Then, a tiny green sprout pushed its way up towards the light.
Day by day, the sprout grew taller and stronger. Its leaves unfolded, reaching for the sun. Soon, it was a beautiful plant, full of bright flowers. The little seed's dream had come true!
1. Text-to-Self: Does this story remind you of anything in your own life? What did the seed do that you have also done?
2. Text-to-Text: Have you read another book or story about a seed or a plant growing? What was it about, and how was it similar to 'The Little Seed'?
3. Text-to-World: What do you know about how plants grow in the real world? How does this story help you understand what happens to seeds outside?
4. The little seed dreamed of growing into a and strong plant.
5. A tiny green pushed its way up towards the light.