MAP 6th Grade Reading

A comprehensive course designed to build and assess reading comprehension, analysis, and interpretation skills for 6th graders, preparing them for the MAP Reading test and real-world literacy.

Understanding Main Idea & Supporting DetailsMaking InferencesAnalyzing Characters and Setting
Interpreting Figurative LanguageSummarizing Informational TextEvaluating Arguments and Claims
Reading for School ProjectsReading in Everyday LifeUsing Context Clues to Learn New Words
Previewing and PredictingAnswering Multiple-Choice Questions
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Advanced Topics

Interpreting Figurative Language

What is Figurative Language?

Figurative language uses words in creative ways to create pictures in your mind or compare things in a fun way. Common types include similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole.

Why Authors Use It

  • To make writing more interesting and vivid.
  • To express ideas in unique ways.

How to Understand It

  • Look for words like "like" or "as" for similes.
  • Notice comparisons that aren’t meant to be taken literally.
  • Ask yourself: What is the author trying to show or make me feel?

Real-World Use

We use figurative language in songs, poetry, and even everyday conversation!

Examples

  • ‘She was as busy as a bee’ is a simile comparing someone’s activity to a bee.

  • ‘The wind whispered through the trees’ is personification, giving the wind human qualities.

In a Nutshell

Figure out what authors really mean when they use creative language.

Key Terms

Simile
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
Metaphor
A direct comparison saying one thing is another.
Personification
Giving human traits to non-human things.
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Summarizing Informational Text