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.

Understanding Main Idea & Supporting DetailsMaking InferencesAnalyzing Characters and Setting
Interpreting Figurative LanguageSummarizing Informational TextEvaluating Arguments and Claims
Reading for School ProjectsReading in Everyday LifeUsing Context Clues to Learn New Words
Previewing and PredictingAnswering Multiple-Choice Questions
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Basic Concepts

Analyzing Characters and Setting

Characters

Characters are the people, animals, or creatures in a story. Understanding their traits, motivations, and actions helps you connect with the story.

Setting

The setting is when and where a story happens. It can affect how characters behave and how the plot unfolds.

Tips for Analysis

  • Notice what characters say, think, and do.
  • Pay attention to how the setting changes the mood or events.
  • Ask yourself how the place or time influences the story.

Why It's Important

Analyzing characters and setting helps you understand stories deeply and enjoy reading even more!

Examples

  • A story set in a haunted house at night creates a spooky mood.

  • A shy character who becomes brave when helping a friend shows character development.

In a Nutshell

Learn to understand how characters and places shape stories.

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Interpreting Figurative Language