Test Info / Strategies
What should you do BEFORE you read the story?
Read the question first!
What does "author's purpose mean?"
It means the author's purpose and motive behind their writing.
You just finished reading a magazine article that included some alarming statistics about pollution and how people are damaging the planet with everyday decisions that they make. The article also includes some suggestions for how you can help improve the Earth's situation for future generations.
What is the author's purpose?
A. to inform readers about pollution.
B. to inform readers about the Earth.
C. to persuade readers to change certain habits that will help the Earth.
D. to persuade readers not to pollute the Earth by littering.
C. to persuade readers to change certain habits that will help the Earth.
What is the name for the author's point that they're trying to prove throughout their writing?
Thesis
With each step, Hannah could more strongly detect the scent of fresh paint. Her mother’s hands and voice guided her up the stairs and down the hall. The blindfold was loosened and removed from Hannah’s face. The bedroom she saw in front of her had bright pink walls and crisp white furniture. The curtains were pulled back to allow the warm sunshine to blanket the space. Her newly redecorated room was even better than she dreamt it would be!
The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:
A. to describe Hannah’s experience seeing her newly decorated room.
B. to describe Hannah’s experience being blindfolded. C. to inform readers what was done to redecorate Hannah’s room.
D. to persuade readers to ask their parents to have their room redecorated.
A. to describe Hannah’s experience seeing her newly decorated room.
On average, how many questions are there for the Reading and Language Arts MAP tests?
40 - 42 questions
List the three main author purposes.
Persuade, inform, entertain.
Are you between the ages of 7-12? If so, you should be getting between 10-11 hours of sleep each night. Studies have found that kids who get enough sleep at night are more alert for learning, are less likely to get sick, and simply feel better. So, go to bed early tonight!
The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:
A. to inform readers about the benefits of getting the right amount of sleep each night.
B. to persuade readers to get the right amount of sleep each night.
C. to persuade readers to understand sleep studies.
D. to explain to readers how to stay healthy by getting enough sleep.
B. to persuade readers to get the right amount of sleep each night.
What is the "bread" of the paragraph?
The opening and concluding sentences that introduce and close the thesis.
Is your closet filled to the brim with toys you don’t play with anymore and clothes that no longer fit? Follow these tips to clear your closet of items you do not need any longer. First, get three large boxes. Label one box “KEEP”, one box “DONATE”, and the last box “TOSS”. Then, go through each item in your closet and place it in one of the boxes. Once your closet is completely empty, take the items in your “KEEP” box and decide if the closet is the best place for it. If the answer is yes, back it goes, but now that there are fewer other items, you should be able to find it more easily!
The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:
A. to entertain readers by imagining they are organizing their closet.
B. to explain to the reader how to organize his or her closet.
C. to persuade the reader to organize his or her closet. D. to persuade readers to donate items they no longer use.
B. to explain to the reader how to organize his or her closet.
How many days do you get for each test?
3 days for Reading, 2 days for Language Arts
What does inform mean?
It means to teach/show new information.
You have just read an article by a journalist telling about her walk with her dog yesterday. She told readers of the feeling of the warm spring breeze on her skin, the crisp scent of freshly-mowed lawns, and the chirping greetings from birds perched in the trees.
The author's primary purpose for writing this article is most likely:
A. to describe her dog’s love of being walked.
B. to describe a walk on a spring day.
C. to persuade readers to go for walks in the spring.
D. to entertain readers with the author’s experience going for a walk.
B. to describe a walk on a spring day.
What is the meat of the argument?
The evidence that proves the thesis.
Have you thought about what you are going to give your mom for Mother’s Day? What?! You weren’t going to bother getting her anything? Whoa - I’d think twice about that if I were you! Just think about everything your mom does for you, and often without receiving any thanks. Is a card, a simple deed, or a small gift too much to bother with for some-one who has done so much for you?
The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:
A. to persuade readers to tell their dad to do something special for their mom on Mother’s Day.
B. to persuade readers to do something special for their mom on Mother’s Day.
C. to explain to readers what they should do for their mom on Mother’s Day.
D. to explain why mothers deserve a gift on Mother’s Day.
B. to persuade readers to do something special for their mom on Mother’s Day.
List the 3 tools to help you during the MAP test.
1) Highlighter 2) Line by Line 3) Note taking
What does entertain AND persuade mean?
Entertain means to maintain a reader's attention ; Persuade means to convince a reader to take a certain point of view
Is your closet filled to the brim with toys you don’t play with anymore and clothes that no longer fit? Follow these tips to clear your closet of items you do not need any longer. First, get three large boxes. Label one box “KEEP”, one box “DONATE”, and the last box “TOSS”. Then, go through each item in your closet and place it in one of the boxes. Once your closet is completely empty, take the items in your “KEEP” box and decide if the closet is the best place for it. If the answer is yes, back it goes, but now that there are fewer other items, you should be able to find it more easily!
The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:
A. to entertain readers by imagining they are organizing their closet.
B. to explain to the reader how to organize his or her closet.
C. to persuade the reader to organize his or her closet. D. to persuade readers to donate items they no longer use.
B. to explain to the reader how to organize his or her closet.
What is the tomato AND the lettuce of the paragraph?
The introduction to the evidence (tomato) ; the explanation of the evidence (lettuce)
Grace had been looking forward to a cold morning for several weeks. When it was time to leave for school, she gently removed her new winter coat from its hanger. She slipped one arm into the coat and felt its thickness and warmth instantly. She wrapped it around her back and then slipped her other arm into the other fuzz-filled sleeve. She took a deep breath and smelled its newness. Finally, she zipped up her coat, flipped the hood up, and simply enjoyed the warmth and coziness that surrounded her. Now she was ready to go!
The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:
A. to persuade readers to purchase a new winter coat. B. to describe to readers the morning Grace wore her new coat.
C. to describe to readers Grace’s experience putting on her new coat.
D. to persuade readers to wear a winter coat when it’s cold out.
C. to describe to readers Grace’s experience putting on her new coat.
Explain three reasons why the MAP test is important.
TRUE OR FALSE: There are only three types of author's purpose.
FALSE. While persuade, entertain, and inform are the main three, other purposes can be DESCRIBE and EXPLAIN.
A tornado watch is different than a tornado warning. A tornado watch means that a tornado could develop given the current weather conditions, so people should be alert and make choices on outdoor activities with that in mind. A tornado warning, on the other hand, means that an actual tornado has been spotted or picked up on radar, so people should take cover immediately in a safe and sturdy place.
The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:
A. to persuade readers to be alert when a tornado watch is issued.
B. to explain what action should be taken when a tornado warning is issued.
C. to persuade readers to take immediate action in a tornado.
D. to inform readers about the differences between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.
D. to inform readers about the differences between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.
List the order of the paragraph sandwich.
Bread
Tomato
Meat
Lettuce
Bread
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is located in the state of Ohio, not far from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron. It is the only national park in the state of Ohio. Visitors to the park will enjoy the beauty of the winding Cuyahoga River and miles of forest, farmlands, and rolling hills. It is home to hundreds of waterfalls, with the most popular being the 65-foot Brandywine Falls. It also has many trails, including the 20-mile Towpath Trail.
The author’s primary purpose for the above statements is most likely:
A. to persuade readers to visit a national park in their state.
B. to persuade readers to visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
C. to inform readers with facts about Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
D. to inform readers about the location of Cuyahoga National Park.
C. to inform readers with facts about Cuyahoga Valley National Park.