MAP 3rd Grade Reading

An engaging course designed to help third graders master reading skills and succeed on the MAP Reading assessment.

Understanding Main Ideas & DetailsMaking PredictionsUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Drawing Conclusions & Making InferencesComparing and ContrastingIdentifying Author's Purpose
Reading for Everyday LifeCommunicating Ideas ClearlyUsing Technology for Reading
Previewing TextUsing Text FeaturesMonitoring Comprehension
Understanding Main I...Making PredictionsUnderstanding Vocabu...Drawing Conclusions ...Comparing and Contra...Identifying Author's...Reading for Everyday...Communicating Ideas ...Using Technology for...Previewing TextUsing Text FeaturesMonitoring Comprehen...
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Drawing Conclusions & Making Inferences

What are Conclusions and Inferences?

Drawing conclusions means using what you read and what you already know to figure out something the author doesn't say directly. Making inferences is similar—it's like being a reading detective!

How to Draw a Conclusion

  • Look at the details in the story.
  • Think about what you already know.
  • Put the pieces together to figure out something new.

Why This Skill Matters

Inferences help you understand characters’ feelings, the cause of events, and hidden meanings.

Real-World Uses

We make inferences in real life all the time, like figuring out how someone feels by their actions or tone of voice.

Examples

  • A character's tummy rumbles and they look at the clock—so you infer they're hungry and it's almost lunchtime.

  • A story says a boy is shivering and wearing a coat, so you conclude it's cold outside.

In a Nutshell

Be a detective by using clues to discover hidden meanings in what you read.

Key Terms

Inference
A smart guess based on clues in the story and what you already know.
Conclusion
A decision or opinion you reach by putting together information from the story.
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Comparing and Contrasting
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