MAP 4th Grade Reading

A comprehensive subject designed to help 4th graders master reading skills assessed on the MAP test, including comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking.

Understanding Main Ideas and DetailsMaking InferencesContext Clues and Vocabulary
Comparing and ContrastingAuthor's Purpose and Point of ViewSummarizing Texts
Reading for Everyday LifeUsing Reading to Solve ProblemsReading in the Community
Previewing TextsAsking and Answering QuestionsUsing Graphic Organizers
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Author's Purpose and Point of View

Why Did the Author Write This?

Every author writes for a reason—maybe to inform, persuade, or entertain you! Figuring out the author's purpose helps you understand the text better.

Different Points of View

The author might tell the story from a character's perspective (first person) or as an outside observer (third person). Recognizing point of view helps you see how the story is told.

Clues to Look For

  • Words like "I," "me," and "my" show first-person point of view.
  • Words like "he," "she," or "they" show third person.
  • Look for facts, opinions, or jokes to guess the purpose.

Examples

  • A story uses 'I' and 'my,' so you know it's from the main character's eyes.

  • An article uses facts and numbers to teach you, so the purpose is to inform.

In a Nutshell

Discover why an author wrote something and whose eyes you're seeing the story through.

Key Terms

Author's Purpose
The reason an author writes a text (to inform, persuade, or entertain).
Point of View
The perspective from which a story is told.
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Summarizing Texts