Making Connections in Fiction

A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focused on helping students practice making text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections while reading fiction.

Grade 3 ELA ReadingReading Comprehension StrategiesMaking Connections in ReadingMaking Connections in Fiction

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.3

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ELAReadingFictionReading ComprehensionMaking ConnectionsGrade 3

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Making Connections in Fiction

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Read the story below. As you read, think about how the story connects to your own life, other stories you've read, and the world around you. Then, answer the questions that follow.

The Little Bear Who Lost His Roar

Barnaby was a small bear who lived in a big forest. All the other bears had mighty roars that echoed through the trees. But Barnaby's roar was just a tiny squeak. He felt sad and wished he could roar like his friends. One sunny morning, Barnaby decided to ask the wise old owl for help. "Owl, how can I find my roar?" he asked. The owl blinked slowly. "Barnaby," she hooted, "your roar is inside you. You just need to find your bravery." Barnaby thought about this. He saw a squirrel stuck high in a tree, afraid to come down. Barnaby, even with his squeaky voice, called out encouraging words to the squirrel. He climbed up and gently helped the squirrel down. When the squirrel was safe, Barnaby felt a warm feeling inside. He took a deep breath and, to his surprise, a small but strong roar came out! It wasn't as loud as the other bears', but it was his own, and it was brave.

1. Text-to-Self Connection: Has there ever been a time when you felt like Barnaby, wishing you were better at something? Describe how you felt and what you did.

2. Text-to-Text Connection: Which of these story types is most similar to 'The Little Bear Who Lost His Roar'?

A story about a superhero saving the world.

A story about a small animal learning to be brave and believe in itself.

A non-fiction book about different types of bears.

A fairy tale about a princess and a dragon.

3. Text-to-World Connection: The owl tells Barnaby that his roar is inside him and he needs to find his bravery. This reminds me of how people in the real world sometimes need to find their own to overcome challenges.

4. Helping others, like Barnaby helping the squirrel, is important in our world because it shows and makes our communities stronger.

5. In your own words, explain why making connections (text-to-self, text-to-text, text-to-world) helps you understand a story better.