Question

What is the main purpose of making connections while reading?

to learn new vocabulary and develop better fluency
to make predictions about what will happen next in a text
to look for dynamic characters that can sustain a reader’s interest
to synthesize ideas readers already know with new ideas being presented

Answer 1

to synthesize ideas readers already know with new ideas being presented

Making connections (text-to-self, text-to-text, text-to-world) helps readers link prior knowledge and experiences to new information, improving comprehension and retention.