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...
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Understanding Text Features

What Are Text Features?

Text features are parts of a book or article that help you find information and understand what you read. They include things like headings, captions, bold words, tables, and pictures.

Why Should You Use Them?

Text features make reading easier! They help you find important details and understand tricky ideas.

Common Text Features

  • Headings: Tell you what a section is about.
  • Captions: Explain pictures.
  • Bold or italic words: Show important words.
  • Charts, tables, and graphs: Show information in a way that's easy to see.

On the MAP Reading Test

You might see questions about what a heading or picture helps you understand.

Real-World Connection

You use text features when you look at menus, websites, or instructions!

Examples

  • A heading in a science book tells you the next part is about volcanoes.

  • A chart in a weather report shows how temperatures change during the week.

In a Nutshell

Text features help you find and understand important information fast.

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Reading for Information