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Making Connections in a Story Activity

Reading response cards for use with a first-grade level book, one each for connecting characters, events, ideas and details.
Grades
Preschool–Pre-K, Grades 1–2, Elementary
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Oct 13, 2026

Subject
ELA, Reading
Topic
Compare and Contrast, Independent and Guided Reading
Resource types
Literacy Readers, Teacher Tools
Preparation
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About this resource

What's inside this resource

This activity is great for helping students to make connections as they read. It will help them to build their understanding of the story.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Explain how two characters, events, ideas or details in a story are connected

Skills covered

  • Choosing a connection type — picking the character, event, idea or detail card that fits the book

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Making connections
  • Characters
  • Story events
  • Key details

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