MAP Reading Practice - 9th April

Tuesday 9th
April

MAP READING PRACTICE

Learning Objectives

● Today, I will have a

chance to assess
my understanding
of MAP style
questions

● Today, I will be able

to practice real MAP
style questions.

The rules for today

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You must work by yourself.

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You must not sit in groups or close to
your friends. I want to make this
practice as similar to the actual MAP
tests as we can.

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After each question, we will discuss why
the correct answer is correct.

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Please do not shout out, talk to your
friends or be loud. We should be
solidifying our understanding of the
test during this time.

Key ideas and Details

Multiple Choice

Based on the text, how did Mary's Mom feel about Mary?

• She loved Mary

• She disliked Mary

• She admired Mary

• She felt a strong connection to Mary

Multiple Choice

Why was Mary angry when she woke up?

• Mary was angry because her mum was not home

• Mary was angry because people were screaming in the house

• Mary was angry because the garden was locked

• Mary was angry because Ayah wasn't waking her up

Multiple Choice

Where was Mary sent to live?

• Paris

• London

• Misselwaith Manor

• London

Multiple Choice

Where was Mary Lennox born?

• London

• India

• America

• Paris

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what is the worst insult of all?

• Calling a native a pig

• Not learning to write

• Not learning to read

• Being Ugly

Word Meaning and Vocabulary

Multiple Choice

Select the word that matches the definition provided:

To be very cold

• Identical

• Frigid

• Overthrow

• Exert

Multiple Choice

Select the word that matches the definition provided:

Going back and forth

• Intercept

• Alternate

• Frigid

• Solo

Multiple Choice

Select the word that matches the definition provided:

To stop working, or leave a job for good

• Alternate

• Retire

• Solo

• Intercept

Multiple Choice

Select the word that matches the definition provided:
To be exactly alike or the same

• Overthrow

• Exert

• Frigid

• Identical

Craft and Structure

Multiple Choice

Where did Mary go when she left the house after being left alone all morning?

• To School

• To her mothers room

• To Ayah's room

• To the garden

Multiple Choice

What is the last detail that we learn about Mary's mom?

• She is tall

• She is pretty

• Her eyes look large and scared

• She likes to wear lace

Multiple Choice

What was the first detail that we learned about Mary in the passage?

• She was ugly

• She was sad

• She was sent to live with her Uncle

• She was born in India

Multiple Choice

Passage A: Owls are nocturnal, meaning they are awake at night and sleep during the day. Owls cannot move their eyes either, so they have the ability to turn their heads 270 degrees!

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Passage B: When an owl eats a rodent, only the meat, organs, and tissue are swallowed. The owl stores things that could potentially harm the owl in its gizzard (second stomach). Later, it regurgitates (vomits) the bones and fur back onto the ground. This is called an "owl pellet."

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What is the difference between Passage A and Passage B?

• Passage A is talking about how owls see rather than eat.

• Passage A was probably written by a different author.

• Passage B is talking about a specific type of owl.

• Passage A and Passage B are not different.

Multiple Choice

Passage A: The Earth's equator is the warmest point on the surface of the planet because the sun's rays consistently reach the middle of the earth. The rays cannot reach the north and south poles as easily.

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Passage B: Living near the equator is fun because the temperature never gets too cold. I love going to the beach and basking in the sun. Although, I wouldn't mind getting some snow a few days a year.

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How does Passage A differ from Passage B?

• Passage A is talking about the equator.

• Passage A is factual, and Passage B is someone's opinion

• Passage A is less formal than Passage B.

• Passage B is talking about how warm the equator is.

Multiple Choice

Read this sentence from the passage.

Coyote laughed loudly, “Why shouldn’t

I help myself to such a tasty morsel?”

In this sentence, you can tell that a morsel is something

• to eat

• to chase

• to laugh at

• to help out

Multiple Select

Make an inference:

Who could the woman be calling?

• The doctor to make an appointment

• Her job to tell the boss she is sick

• The coffee shop to order more coffee

• Her friend to talk about the great vacation she just had

Multiple Choice

Susie had been raking the leaves for her grandmother. She raked all the leaves into a large pile and then she put the rake back in the garage. She looked up at the sky and saw it was getting dark. She decided she had better start to head home. All of a sudden, a gust of wind hit her face and raindrops splattered on top of her head.What information tells you that Susie is about to be caught in a storm

• She had finished raking leaves.

• The sky was dark.

• The wind began to gust.

• The sky was dark, the wind began to gust, and raindrops splattered her head

Multiple Choice

Jenny and Billy rode their bikes to the park on Saturday. Jenny was riding much faster than Billy, and she came to a busy street crossing. “Wait for me, and we’ll cross together!”

Who is speaking?

• Jenny

• Billy

• Jenny and Billy

• Billy's mom

Multiple Choice

Tyrone really wanted an adventure. He borrowed his friend's bike and explored the world. He saw many amazing things and had a lot of fun. Tyrone was so glad he went on his trip!

What is the best summary for this paragraph?

• Tyrone saw amazing things.

• Tyrone went on a fun bike adventure.

• Tyrone was glad he went on a trip.

• Tyrone wanted to explore.

Multiple Choice

Jayelle had a birthday party at her house. She invited lots of friends. They all brought her a present to open. She was excited to share cupcakes with her friends. She thanked everyone for coming before they went home.

What is the best summary for this paragraph?

• Jayelle opened presents.

• Jayelle ate cupcakes with her friends.

• Jayelle had a birthday party with her friends.

• Jayelle thanked her friends for coming.

Multiple Choice

Corey looked out the window and sighed. This was the third weekend in a row that the weather forecaster had predicted rain, and it looked like he was correct in his prediction. It was raining cats and dogs outside his window. Corey was okay with rainy days happening during the week, when he was juist sitting in a classroom anyway. In his opinion, though, a rainy Saturday was a waste of a perfectly-good weekend day. "There;s no way that we are going to have our soccer game this morning," Corey told his mom. Just then, hos mom's cell phone buzzed, indicating a message had been received. She glanced at her phone and frowned. "Yep, no soccer game again this week."

Which of the following best reflects the MOOD of this passage?

• Energetic

• Gloomy

• Nervous

• Relaxed