MAP 8th Grade Reading

A comprehensive course designed to prepare 8th graders for the MAP Reading assessment by building advanced reading comprehension, analysis, and real-world literacy skills.

Understanding Main Ideas and DetailsMaking Inferences and Drawing ConclusionsUnderstanding Author's Purpose and Point of View
Analyzing Literary ElementsInterpreting Figurative LanguageEvaluating Arguments and Evidence
Applying Reading Skills to Digital TextsUnderstanding and Creating VisualsReading for Everyday Life
Active Reading StrategiesTime Management for Reading Assessments
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Advanced Topics

Analyzing Literary Elements

Digging Deeper into Stories

Great stories are built from many parts, called literary elements. These include plot, setting, characters, conflict, and theme.

Key Literary Elements

  • Plot: The sequence of events in the story.
  • Setting: Where and when the story takes place.
  • Characters: The people, animals, or creatures in the story.
  • Conflict: The problem or challenge the characters face.
  • Theme: The big message or lesson of the story.

Analyzing these elements helps you see how stories are put together and why they make you feel a certain way.

How to Analyze

  • Ask how each element affects the story.
  • Think about how characters change.
  • Look for clues about the theme.

Real-World Value

Understanding literary elements helps you write better stories, enjoy movies more, and even spot themes in your own life!

Examples

  • Identifying the conflict in a novel as 'man vs. nature' when a character is stranded in a storm.

  • Recognizing the theme of friendship in a movie where characters support each other.

In a Nutshell

Break stories into their parts to understand how they work and what they mean.

Key Terms

Theme
The main message or lesson in a story.
Conflict
The main problem the characters must solve.
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Interpreting Figurative Language