MAP 3rd Grade Reading

An engaging course designed to help third graders master reading skills and succeed on the MAP Reading assessment.

Finding the Main IdeaMaking InferencesUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Comparing and Contrasting TextsIdentifying Author’s PurposeUnderstanding Text Features
Reading for InformationReading for EnjoymentUsing Reading Skills Every Day
Looking Back at the PassageEliminating Wrong AnswersPacing Yourself During the Test
Finding the Main Ide...Making InferencesUnderstanding Vocabu...Comparing and Contra...Identifying Author’s...Understanding Text F...Reading for Informat...Reading for Enjoymen...Using Reading Skills...Looking Back at the ...Eliminating Wrong An...Pacing Yourself Duri...
Basic Concepts

Making Inferences

What Does It Mean to Make an Inference?

Making an inference is like being a detective! You use clues from the story and what you already know to figure out something the author doesn't say directly.

How Do You Make Inferences?

  • Read carefully and look for hints in the words or pictures.
  • Think about what you already know about the world.
  • Combine the clues and your knowledge to guess what’s really happening.

Why Is This Useful?

Inferences help you understand characters' feelings, actions, or even what might happen next. This skill is tested on the MAP Reading assessment.

Real-World Connection

When your friend is frowning and quiet, you might infer they had a bad day, even if they don’t say it!

Examples

  • You read that Tim put on his raincoat and grabbed his umbrella. You infer that it is raining outside.

  • A story says Anna's stomach growled during math class. You infer that Anna is hungry.

In a Nutshell

Making inferences means figuring out what the author doesn't tell you directly.

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Understanding Vocabulary in Context