Rachel has been asked to write about a character from Jungle Book: Mowgli's Brothers. Her assignment is to write about a connection between the story and her own life.

Which choice is the best example of making a connection to the text?

Mowgli feels great sadness when it is time to leave the Pack. I can understand how he feels, because I felt great sadness when it was time to leave elementary school.
Mowgli feels great sadness when it is time to leave the Pack. I think he is being silly! No one wants to live with wolves.
Mowgli feels great sadness when it is time to leave the Pack. I am surprised that he feels bad, because Shere Khan is so frightening.
Mowgli feels great sadness when it is time to leave the Pack. I cannot relate to his feelings, because I always love change. I couldn’t wait to move to a new house.

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The best example of making a connection to the text is:

Mowgli feels great sadness when it is time to leave the Pack. I can understand how he feels, because I felt great sadness when it was time to leave elementary school.

This choice effectively relates Mowgli's emotions to Rachel's personal experience, demonstrating an understanding of the character's feelings and providing a meaningful connection to her own life.