MAP 6th Grade Reading

A comprehensive course designed to build and assess reading comprehension, analysis, and interpretation skills for 6th graders, preparing them for the MAP Reading test and real-world literacy.

Reading Comprehension SkillsAnalyzing Text StructureInterpreting Literary Devices
Making Inferences and Drawing ConclusionsEvaluating Arguments and Persuasive TechniquesSynthesizing Information from Multiple Sources
Applying Reading Skills to Everyday LifeReading for Fun and Personal GrowthUsing Reading to Solve Problems
Active Reading StrategiesTime Management and Test-Taking Tips
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Basic Concepts

Interpreting Literary Devices

Discovering the Magic of Words

Authors use special tricks called literary devices to make their writing interesting, colorful, and meaningful. Learning to spot these devices helps you understand deeper messages in stories and poems.

Common Literary Devices

  • Simile: Comparing two things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "as brave as a lion").
  • Metaphor: Saying something is something else to show similarity (e.g., "time is a thief").
  • Personification: Giving human qualities to objects or animals (e.g., "the wind whispered").
  • Hyperbole: Exaggerating for effect (e.g., "I've told you a million times").

Why Recognize Literary Devices?

Identifying these devices can help you enjoy stories more and understand what the author is really trying to say.

Examples

  • Finding a simile in a poem, such as 'the clouds were like cotton candy in the sky.'

  • Noticing personification when an author writes, 'the sun smiled down on us.'

In a Nutshell

Literary devices are special ways authors make their writing exciting and meaningful.

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Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions