Author’s PurposeAuthor’s Purpose

EQ - How can we use EQ - How can we use Author’s Purpose to Author’s Purpose to better understand a better understand a

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Why authors write Why authors write --

1.1. PersuadPersuadee

2.2. InformInform

3.3. EntertaiEntertainn

To whom do they write?To whom do they write?Who might their Who might their

audienceaudience be? be? GrandmotherGrandmother FriendFriend Another studentAnother student TeacherTeacher AdultsAdults Young childrenYoung children TaxpayersTaxpayers

TeenagersTeenagers ScientistsScientists DoctorsDoctors PoliticiansPoliticians BabiesBabies CriminalsCriminals VotersVoters

2. To persuade2. To persuadeby expressing an opinion to by expressing an opinion to

convince readers to think/feel/act convince readers to think/feel/act a certain waya certain way

Tries to get you to do something or to think a certain way!

Writings that PersuadeWritings that Persuade EditorialsEditorials AdvertisementsAdvertisements Campaign Campaign

speechesspeeches Bumper StickersBumper Stickers PostersPosters BillboardsBillboards CommercialsCommercials Some graphs and Some graphs and

chartscharts Letters/emailsLetters/emails

Art class should be longer than all other specials. There never seems to be enough time to get our pictures done. If we had more time in art class everyone would do a better job on their pictures and we would learn more. Art is very important and we should have the time we need to finish a project.

1. To inform1. To informexplain, give directions, explain, give directions,

illustrate, or present illustrate, or present informationinformation

Facts or true informationNon-fiction

Writing To InformWriting To Inform News articlesNews articles TextbooksTextbooks BiographiesBiographies DocumentariesDocumentaries Technical ManualsTechnical Manuals Charts, graphs, Charts, graphs,

tablestables Power PointsPower Points RecipesRecipes

Making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is really easy. First, gather your ingredients (bread, peanut butter, jelly) and two knives. Spread the peanut butter on one slice of bread and your jelly on the other. Put the bread together and enjoy!

3. To entertain3. To entertainis to illustrate a theme, event or is to illustrate a theme, event or

story that conveys a mood.story that conveys a mood.

Usually fiction and does not give information or get you to do anything

Writing To EntertainWriting To Entertain

Short StoryShort Story PoetryPoetry NovelNovel DramaDrama ComedyComedy RiddlesRiddles JokesJokes Song lyricsSong lyrics

Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved to play soccer. He would run as fast as he could to the ball, but every time he got there and tried to kick it he would miss. He started to think he wasn't very good at soccer, but he didn't give up. His hard work paid off and one day he scored the winning goal for his team.

REVIEW

1. If the author is telling a story, his purpose is probably to _____________.

2. If the author is giving opinions, his purpose is probably to _____________.

3. If the author is telling facts, his purpose is probably to _____________.

4. If the author is giving sensory details, his purpose is probably to __________.

Entertain

Persuade

Inform

Describe

Jim was unable to get to sleep.  When he went to bed he cried.  Tomorrow is his birthday party and it is going to be ruined. How can we go sledding with no snow? The next morning, when Jim got out of bed and ran to the window, he shouted with glee, "The snow has fallen and we can go sledding!"  Jim was happy because now he can have his birthday sledding party.

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If you want to become a better reader you need to read often.  Research supports that children need to read frequently to be able to read fluently and to be able read high frequency words. All students will benefit by reading at least 20 - 30 minutes per day.  Make it a point and read more often!

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There are three lights on a traffic light.  The top light is red and that means stop.  The middle light is yellow and that means caution.  The bottom light is green and that means go.

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SummarySummaryAn author writes to:An author writes to: PersuadePersuade InformInform EntertainEntertain

Key Terms for Argument Key Terms for Argument WritingWriting

Fact –information that is certain and can be proven

Opinion-a judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

ArgumentArgument-opinions that can be backed up -opinions that can be backed up with evidencewith evidence

Persuasion–to move another person or group to agree with a belief or position through argument, appeal, or action.

Key Terms for Argument Key Terms for Argument WritingWriting

ClaimClaim--an opinion that is a matter of personal experience and values that must be backed up with evidence. Others can disagree with this claim

Evidence-details, facts, reasons, statistics, expert research, and personal experience that directly relate to and support a debatable claim

Instructions: 1. Carefully read the paragraph below about year-round school. 2. Highlight the opinions in the paragraph in yellow.3. Highlight the facts in the paragraph in blue.4. Put a star next to the main claim5. Be prepared to share and explain your findings with the rest of the class

Year-round school is not a good idea. Year-round school changes students’ summer schedule. For example, some year-round schools have a 60/15 calendar where they’re in school for 60 days, then out of school for 15 days.This same schedule repeats all year long, which means no summer vacation. Students need a long break from all the stress of tests, quizzes, homework, and studying. We deserve a summer to take time off from school and recharge our batteries. Summer is to be enjoyed, not spent in a classroom