MAP 4th Grade Reading

A comprehensive subject designed to help 4th graders master reading skills assessed on the MAP test, including comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking.

Reading ComprehensionVocabulary in ContextIdentifying Text Features
Drawing InferencesAnalyzing Author’s PurposeComparing and Contrasting Texts
Reading in Everyday LifeUsing Critical Thinking While ReadingBuilding Reading Stamina
Answering Multiple Choice QuestionsManaging Test Time WiselyUsing Text Evidence
Reading Comprehensio...Vocabulary in Contex...Identifying Text Fea...Drawing InferencesAnalyzing Author’s P...Comparing and Contra...Reading in Everyday ...Using Critical Think...Building Reading Sta...Answering Multiple C...Managing Test Time W...Using Text Evidence
Practical Applications

Using Critical Thinking While Reading

Thinking Deeper About What You Read

Critical thinking means not just believing everything you read. Ask questions and look for evidence!

How to Think Critically

  • Ask 'Why?' and 'How?': Don’t just accept facts—find out more.
  • Check for evidence: Is there proof for what the text says?
  • Look for opinions vs. facts: Can you tell the difference?

Be a Reading Detective

When you use critical thinking, you make better choices and understand more about the world.

Practice at Home

Read a news story or article and talk with a family member about what you think.

Examples

  • You read an online article and ask a parent if the information is true.

  • You wonder if a character’s explanation makes sense and look for clues to check.

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Building Reading Stamina