Making Connections – Reading Comprehension Task Cards

Support young readers as they learn to make meaningful connections while reading with this Making Connections task card set. Each card prompts students to think beyond the text and link what they read to text‑to‑self, text‑to‑text and text‑to‑world experiences. These prompts help learners build deeper comprehension, empathy and critical‑thinking skills.

Students respond to questions such as “How are you similar to the main character?”, “Does this story have a similar problem to another story you’ve read?”, and “Could this have happened in real life?”. With a wide variety of prompts, readers practise making personal, literary and real‑world connections — essential strategies for strong comprehension.

How These Task Cards Build Comprehension

Help students understand that strong readers connect what they read to what they already know. These cards break the skill into simple, child‑friendly prompts that support deeper thinking and metacognition.

Students practise:

• Text‑to‑Self connections — relating the story to their own experiences
• Text‑to‑Text connections — linking the story to other books they’ve read
• Text‑to‑World connections — connecting the story to real‑world events or issues

With prompts like “Have you ever felt like the main character?”, “Is the ending similar to another book?”, and “Why is this story important for people to read?”, learners build confidence explaining their thinking and supporting their ideas with evidence.

Download and Explore Reading Connections Today

Use the dropdown menu to choose between the printable PDF or digital version of this Making Connections Task Card Set. With clear prompts and a wide range of connection types, this resource is an excellent way to build comprehension skills.

This resource was created by Jessie Madrigal, a teacher and a Teach Starter Collaborator.   

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