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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Identifying Author's Purpose

What is the Author's Purpose?

The author's purpose is the reason they wrote the text. Authors usually want to persuade, inform, or entertain you—sometimes called PIE!

  • Persuade: Try to get you to do or believe something.
  • Inform: Give you facts or teach you something new.
  • Entertain: Tell a story or make you laugh.

How to Figure Out the Purpose

  • Look at the type of writing—story, article, ad, or letter?
  • Pay attention to the words and tone.
  • Ask, "What does the author want me to do or feel?"

Why It Matters

Knowing the author’s purpose helps you understand the message and decide if you agree with it.

Real-World Uses

You can spot author's purpose in books, commercials, signs, and even songs!

Examples

  • A story about a superhero is written to entertain.

  • A book about recycling is written to inform.

In a Nutshell

Learn why authors write and what they want you to think or feel.

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Reading for Everyday Life