Author's Purpose
What are the three reasons for writing a story?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
When the first frog leaped, the other frogs jumped too.
Identify the meaning of leaped.
What context clues helped you know?
hopped or jumped
"the other frogs jumped too"
In the story Ruby the Copycat, what is Ruby's main problem?
Ruby wants to fit in, so she copies her classmate Angela.
Jane made a sensible decision when she chose to do her homework right after school.
What does the word sensible mean?
smart or wise
What is an antonym of the word praised?
scolded
The Mystery of the Missing Shoe
Based on the title, what do you think the Author's Purpose is for writing this story.
Entertain
Bounding off stage, she bolted for the side door and rushed into the parking lot.
What is the meaning of bolted
What context clues helped you to know?
running
"rushed"
What is the setting of the story Loved Best?
Angela and the community center
We were all astonished when Solomon did a magic trick in front of the whole class!
What does the word astonished mean?
shocked or surprised
What is a synonym for the word envious?
jealous
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What is the Author's Purpose?
Persuade
I grinned at Grandma, and she beamed back at me.
What is the meaning of beamed?
What context clues helped you know?
smiled
"I grinned, she beamed back"
What is plot?
Character's, Setting, Problem, Important Events, Solution
particles
What is an antonym for the word sobbed?
laughed
The Complete History of Gardening
What do you think is the Author's Purpose for writing this story?
Inform readers on the history of gardening
At first, Carolyn's words sounded bitter, but soon the harsh words became kind and friendly.
What does bitter mean?
What context clues helped you to know?
harsh
"but soon the harsh words.."
In the story, A Pen Pal for Max, Max wants a faraway friend. He writes a letter an puts it into a box of grapes that is shipped to the US. A few weeks later, Max recieves a letter, but there is one problem...
What is the problem and what is Max's first step in solving his problem?
Max goes to Don Manuel, to ask if he can translate the letter.
meaning horrible disaster
For example, a hurricane would be a _________.
catastrophe
What is a synonym for the word soothing?
calming
As your class president, I would work to provide you with longer recesses and more lunch options! Vote for me!
What is the Author's Purpose?
To persuade his/her classmates to vote for him/her
Carolyn's nervous stomach churned, and she thought it would never stop spinning.
What is the meaning of churned?
What context clues help you?
stirred, spun
"spinning"
Stephanie woke up early on Saturday morning. She planned to meet her friend Sophia at the park. It would be a great day!
As she walked to the door, Stephanie's mother stopped her. "Stephanie, please tie your brother's shoes for hime before he trips and falls."
Stephanie did not want to be held up. But then she told herself, "This will only take a second." She bent down and reached for JD's laces. A big grin lit up his face!
1. Who is the main character?
2. What does she want to do today?
3. What problem does she have?
4. How does she solve it?
1. Stephanie
2. go to the park
3. her mother wants her to do something that will hold her up
4. she decides that it won't take long to tie the laces
Offering your opinion on a subject or a matter.
recommend
Identify a synonym and antonym for the word mistaken.
synonym: wrong
antonym: right/correct