I think that schema definitely has a place in a child making connections in their reading. When I read the literary excepts in my book for book club, I immediately make connections. It brings a deeper understanding and emotional tie to the text. For some people this is done automatically. I don’t ever remember anyone showing or instructing me how to accomplish this strategy. I assume it came naturally. It is important for our students to connect to their text, either emotionally or factually to assist them with their comprehension. Barbara