Making Connections

1. While reading, Hakeem notices that the main character in the story is tough, just like the main character in the book he read yesterday.

2. 2. Lisa is reading a science fiction story. In the story, she thinks that what happens to the characters could also happen on Earth if people don't start recycling more.

2. 3. Eddie is reading a book where a character visits a loved one in the hospital. It reminds Eddie of when he visited his grandmother in the hospital.

2. 4. Marshall is reading a book and notices that the main character's aunt is very similar to his Aunt Maria.

2. 5. Carly is reading a non-fiction book about the Civil War. She thinks that the author of the book would disagree with a point another author made about the Civil War.

2. 6. Joe is reading a book about a country in Africa. While he is reading, he thinks about a news story he just heard about that country.

2. 7. Mei is reading a book about a communist society. It reminds her of the government in a particular country.

2. 8. Ben is reading a book about Hispanic culture. It reminds him of his friend, Robby, and the food his family makes.

2. 9. Gray is reading a book about rockets. He thinks that something he read contradicts a fact he saw in another book, so he makes a note to look it up when he gets home.

2. 10. Marlee is reading a book about global warming. She wonders if Earth is being destroyed by global warming and starts comparing what happens on Earth to what is written in the book.