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 InferencesInterpreting Literary Devices
Analyzing Author’s Purpose and PerspectiveEvaluating Arguments and EvidenceComparing and Contrasting Texts
Reading for InformationApplying Context CluesSynthesizing Information
Active Reading TechniquesTime Management for Reading Tests
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Practical Applications

Applying Context Clues

What Are Context Clues?

Context clues are hints within a sentence or paragraph that help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Types of Context Clues

  • Definition: The word is explained directly.
  • Synonym/Antonym: Similar or opposite words give hints.
  • Example: The sentence gives a related situation.

Why Use Them?

They help you become a more independent reader and break down tough vocabulary, both in school and in real life.

Real-World Uses

You’ll use context clues to understand new words in books, directions, emails, and even text messages!

Examples

  • Figuring out that 'arid' means dry in 'The arid desert had little water.'

  • Learning 'elated' means happy in 'She felt elated, or joyful, after winning.'

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Synthesizing Information