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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Comparing and Contrasting

What Does It Mean to Compare and Contrast?

To compare is to find ways things are alike. To contrast is to find how they are different. This skill helps you understand stories, characters, and information more deeply.

How to Compare and Contrast

  • Look for similarities (same or alike) and differences (not the same).
  • Use words like "both," "similarly," "however," and "on the other hand."
  • Create Venn diagrams to organize your thoughts.

Real-World Uses

Comparing and contrasting helps you make choices, solve problems, and understand the world around you!

Examples

  • You read two stories about pets and notice that both main characters love animals, but one has a cat and one has a dog.

  • You compare two articles about space and find that both talk about the planets, but only one mentions astronauts.

In a Nutshell

Learn how to find similarities and differences between characters, stories, or ideas.

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Author's Purpose and Point of View