Author's Purpose
What are the three different types of authors purpose?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Text to text, text to self, text to world.
What is an inference?
Example Response: Background knowledge + Context Clues = Educated Guess.
What a main idea?
Example Response: the central point or thought the author wants to communicate to readers.
What is Mrs. Harstine's favorite type of sock?
Fuzzy
What is the author's purpose of this passage?
Grapes have been grown in California for more than 200 years. The tradition of viticulture (growing grapes) began in 1769 when Spanish friars established missions throughout California. Then the boom in grapes planted for eating arose in the early 1800s. William Wolfskill, founder of California’s citrus industry, planted the first table grape vineyard in 1839 near Los Angeles.
To Inform
What type of connection is this?
In the book I am reading Jan goes to a new school, just like I did. I remember feeling like everyone ignored me and missing my home, so I can relate to what she’s going through.
Text to self connection.
If the sky becomes dark and cloudy, what can I infer about the weather?
It is going to rain.
What is the difference between the main idea and a summary?
The main idea can be stated in a single sentence. A summary includes an outline of the major facts pertaining to the main idea.
Where does Mrs. Harstine live?
Warsaw
What is an example of something meant to inform you?
Examples: Cookbook, Owner's Manual, etc.
What connection would I make if I made a connection to the news?
Text to world connection.
Harold grunted as he walked into the house. He carried four paper bags in his arms, each one led to the brim. Suddenly, he tripped and one of the bags fell, spilling oranges, a loaf of bread, and two sticks of butter onto the ?floor. “At least I didn’t drop the eggs!” he exclaimed.
Where was Harold at before coming home?
Harold was at the Grocery Store.
Scrabble is a game that provides hours of challenging fun for you and your friends. In this game you use your letters to build new words from words already on the game board. Scrabble is a fun way to learn new words and meanings.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Scrabble is challenging and fun.
B. Scrabble is a good game for Scrabble is a good game for building vocabulary.
C. It takes skill to play a good game.
D. Scrabble can take hours to play.
A. Scrabble is challenging and fun.
What is Mrs. Harstine's favorite series?
Harry Potter
What is an example of something meant to persuade you?
Example: Advertisement, Billboard, Flyers, etc.
'Last year [2005], pumpkin grower Larry Check on won the annual Pennsylvania Giant Pumpkin Grower's Association Weigh-Off. His pumpkin weighed 1,469 pounds. That's about as heavy as 25 second graders!'
Which of the following is a text-to-text connection?
This reminds me of a time that I went to pumpkin patch with my family and we found a huge pumpkin.
This reminds me of the book, 'The Runaway Pumpkin'
I think this passage is boring
I would like to read more of this
2. The reminds me of the book 'The Runaway Pumpkin'
Each day, before Renee goes to work, she puts on her brown uniform and sturdy work boots. She has to get to work early because a lot of creatures, big and small, are counting on her for their breakfast. Later in the day, she will make sure their habitats are clean. Sometimes she gets dirty at work, but she enjoys seeing all the people who come to visit, peeking through fences and windows as she works.
Where does Renee work?
Renee works at the zoo.
Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. Josh got lots of gifts.
B. Charles got a lot of gifts.
C. Charles had a great birthday.
D. Josh had a great birthday.
C. Charles had a great birthday.
2016
At Easter, many parents want to buy baby bunnies for their children. Baby bunnies are cute, but rabbits are not always good pets. Many rabbits end up at animal shelters because people do not know how to care for them. This year, the Rabbit Rescue Team has an idea. We are asking parents to buy stuffed bunnies for Easter, instead of real rabbits! Please visit your toy store instead of your pet store!
What is the author's purpose?
To Persuade
It was a hot summer's day and there was no breeze. Linda wanted to open the window, but it was stuck. Instead, she went outside.
Make a connection to this text AND tell me what kind of connection it is.
Responses Vary.
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sobs. His mother comforted him, “There, there, Max. We’ll just find something else to do.” She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, “I don’t wanna sand-mich!” A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
Why is Max upset?
Max is upset because his picnic got ruined.
Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700's. He invented the lightning rod that saved many homes from fires. He also invented the Franklin stove. The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel. He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals. This new kind of glasses helped people to read better.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
A. Benjamin Franklin thought reading was important.
B. Benjamin Franklin was not afraid of fire.
C. A Franklin stove can heat a whole room.
D. Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
D. Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
What year was Mrs. Harstine Born?
1997