MAP 2nd Grade Reading

MAP 2nd Grade Reading helps second graders develop essential reading skills, comprehension, and vocabulary to become confident readers.

Understanding StoriesFinding the Main IdeaExpanding VocabularyReading Nonfiction
Making PredictionsComparing and ContrastingDrawing ConclusionsUnderstanding Author's Purpose
Reading Signs and LabelsFollowing Written InstructionsUsing a Dictionary or Glossary
Using Pictures and IllustrationsRereading and Asking QuestionsBreaking Down Big Words
Understanding Storie...Finding the Main Ide...Expanding VocabularyReading NonfictionMaking PredictionsComparing and Contra...Drawing ConclusionsUnderstanding Author...Reading Signs and La...Following Written In...Using a Dictionary o...Using Pictures and I...Rereading and Asking...Breaking Down Big Wo...
Advanced Topics

Drawing Conclusions

Putting Clues Together

Drawing conclusions means using what you read and what you already know to figure something out that isn’t directly said.

How to Draw Conclusions

  • Look for clues in the story.
  • Think about your own experiences.
  • Put the clues together to make a smart guess.

Why Does This Matter?

It helps you understand the story better and find hidden meanings.

Practice Makes You Better

Try to draw conclusions when you read stories, comics, or even signs!

Examples

  • Reading that a girl put on a raincoat and guessing it is raining outside.

  • Seeing a tired dog lying down and concluding he played a lot.

In a Nutshell

Drawing conclusions is figuring out something from clues in the text and your own knowledge.

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Understanding Author's Purpose