Minds On
Connecting to oral texts
We share experiences and make connections to oral texts in so many ways.
Explore the examples of oral texts in the following carousel:
You can experience music or stories using headphones
You can explore programs using a television
You can learn about important stories from the news
You can explore stories using a method of your choice
You can have a conversation with other people
You can experience live performances
Test Your Skills!
Think-Pair-Share
Have you ever connected to an oral text?
Discuss with a partner, if possible.
Note to teachers: See your teacher guide for collaboration tools, ideas and suggestions.
Action
Making connections to texts
Making connections to messages and different forms of texts allows us to extend our understanding of these texts. Here are three types of connections we can make to texts:
| Text-to-self |
I can make connections between a text and my own personal knowledge and experience. |
|---|---|
| Text-to-text |
I can make connections between a text and other familiar texts. |
| Text-to-world |
I can make connections between (or to) a text and the world around me. |
Identifying types of connections
Select the type of connection being made in the following statements:
Consolidation
Making connections to oral texts
Let’s explore a video in which we meet Pahquis, an Ojibwe boy from Wikwemikong.
Access the video entitled “Raven’s Quest – Pahquis” to learn more about Pahquis’ story.
Think about the type of connection you made to Pahquis’ story.
Complete the My Connection to Pahquis’ Story Brainstorming Web in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can also use a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.
Press the ‘Activity’ button to access My Connection to Pahquis’ Story Brainstorming Web.
When you are finished brainstorming, respond to the following questions:
- Did making connections to Pahquis’ story help you to better understand his experiences?
- If you did not make any connections to Pahquis’ story, can you think of another story that you did connect to?
- Why do you think each person might connect in a different way to the same oral text?
Discuss your responses with a partner if possible, or record your responses using a method of your choice.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.