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
Basic Concepts

Vocabulary in Context

Learning New Words

Vocabulary is all about the words you know and use. On the MAP test, you’ll need to figure out what words mean—even if you’ve never seen them before!

Finding Clues

  • Use context clues: Look at the sentences around the word.
  • Break it down: Sometimes smaller parts of the word can help you guess the meaning.
  • Look for synonyms and antonyms: Words with similar or opposite meanings can give hints.

Why Vocabulary Is Important

Knowing lots of words makes reading easier and more fun. It also helps you write and speak clearly.

Fun Ways to Learn

  • Make flashcards with new words and their meanings.
  • Try using new words in sentences with your friends or family.

Examples

  • You see the word 'enormous' in a sentence about a blue whale and guess it means 'very big.'

  • You read 'She felt gloomy when it rained,' and decide 'gloomy' means 'sad.'

In a Nutshell

Vocabulary in context means figuring out the meaning of words using clues from the text.

Key Terms

Context Clues
Hints in the surrounding text that help you figure out the meaning of a word.
Synonym
A word that means the same as another word.
Antonym
A word that means the opposite of another word.
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Identifying Text Features