25-26 Mapping - intro and how to use it

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of mapping a passage?

• It helps identify hot zones where answers are likely to be found.

• It makes the passage longer and more complicated.

• It ensures you never miss any detail in the text.

• It replaces the need to read the passage at all.

Open Ended

In what ways can mapping a passage help you answer questions more effectively?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 mapping symbols shown in the image?

• Double commas/dashes

• Repeated words

• Time words

• Main idea words

Multiple Choice

What does a turn word tell you?

• It signals a change or contrast in the passage.

• It indicates a list is coming up.

• It shows something is being repeated.

• It marks a hypothetical situation.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words is an example of a turn word?

• Perhaps

• However

• When

• List

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: The word 'if' is an example of a

word.

Multiple Choice

What does a hypothetical word tell you?

• It introduces a real event.

• It signals a contrast.

• It introduces a possible or imagined situation.

• It marks the end of a passage.

Open Ended

How do time words help you understand the sequence of events in a passage?

Multiple Choice

What do different time words in a passage help a reader understand?

• The order of events

• The main idea

• The characters' emotions

• The setting

Multiple Choice

What does a list in a passage usually indicate?

• A sequence of actions

• A group of related items or examples

• A summary of the passage

• A question being asked

Fill in the Blanks

Lists in a passage often have

or more items.

Multiple Choice

When you see a question in a passage, what does it usually signal about the text that follows?

• It will provide examples or explanations

• It will list unrelated facts

• It will summarize the entire passage

• It will repeat the question

Multiple Choice

Why do authors repeat words or ideas in a passage?

• To confuse the reader

• To emphasize important points

• To introduce new characters

• To change the topic

Multiple Choice

What does the straight-ahead word 'and' tell you in the sentence: 'Alyssa ate ice cream and pitha at her birthday party'?

• It shows a contrast between ice cream and pitha.

• It connects two similar items in a list.

• It introduces a reason for the party.

• It emphasizes the word pitha.

Fill in the Blanks

Double commas or dashes in a sentence usually indicate a piece of information that can be read as if it were in

.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transition words indicate a 'Turn' in the author's argument?

• However

• Similarly

• Then

• Because

Open Ended

How does understanding transition words like 'however', 'similarly', and 'then' help you map the structure of a text?

Open Ended

What is one strategy you learned today that you think will help you most when reading passages in the future?

Multiple Choice

How does mapping help you when answering questions about a passage?

• It helps identify hot zones where answers are likely to be found and breaks down the text.

• It makes the passage longer and more complicated.

• It encourages guessing without reading the passage.

• It eliminates the need to read the passage at all.