Author’s Purpose & Claim
"The book tells how to make a birdhouse"
What is inform?
“The cat hid under the bed when the thunder started.”
What is "cats are afraid of thunder?"
“The dog chased the ball across the yard.”
Fiction
“i went to the store yesterday.”
Capitalize the "i".
"In “rounders” the fielder gots the batter out by hitting him with the ball"
change gots to got.
What is author's claim? "We should recycle because it helps the environment."
Recycling helps the environment.
“Recycling helps reduce trash in landfills and keeps communities clean.”
Recycling helps the environment.
“Bees collect nectar and make honey for their colony.”
Informational
“The bird flyed across the sky and sing.”
Change flyed to flew
Combine the sentences- “I like apples.” “I like oranges.”
I like apples and oranges.
“The story made me laugh because of the funny dog.”
What is entertain?
Point of view- He loves to play soccer after school.
Third person
“Lucy imagined a dragon in her backyard.”
Fiction
Last week, Kim ride her horses to prepare for her race.
Change ride to rode.
Combine the sentences- He did not like vanilla. He likes chocolate.
He did not like vanilla, but he likes chocolate.
What is the purpose?- “Teachers encourage students to read daily to improve skills.”
What is inform?
Point of view- "I felt nervous before the big test."
First Person
“The story tells about Ella performing on stage and feeling nervous.”
Realistic fiction
Aubrey were practicing for her softball game tomorrow.
Change were to is
Combine the sentences- Matthew did not brush his teeth. He got cavities.
Matthew did not brush his teeth, so he got cavities.
What is author's claim?- “The writer describes how her family stopped using plastic bags to protect the environment.”
What is "we should use recyclable bags to help the Earth."
Point of view- “Maria walked to the library to return her book.”
Third Person
“Riley stepped onto the stage, heart racing. The lights were bright, but she remembered her teacher’s words: 'You’ve got this.'”
Realistic Fiction
Did you listen to Taylor Swift's new album.
Change the . to ?
Combine the sentences- She plays the drums. She is a cheerleader.
She plays the drums and she is a cheerleader.