Author's Purpose
Why would an author write to inform?
A. to entertain their readers with a story
B. to give readers facts and information about a topic
C. to try to convince the reader to do something or go somewhere
To give readers facts and information about a topic.
She took a trip to Florida.
A. Be careful, or you will trip!
B. We planned our trip together.
C. I trip over things very often.
B. We planned our TRIP together.
Why woud an author include headings in a article?
A. to tell what words are important in each part of the article
B. to tell what the main idea of the article is
C. to tell what each part of the article is mostly about
C. to tell what each part of the article is mostly about
What is the central idea of a text?
Extra point: Can it be ONE word?
What the text is MOSTLY about.
NO. It HAS TO BE A COMPLETE SENTENCE!
After waiting in line for an hour, I began to feel __________. (Which prefix is correct?)
A. unpatient
B. nonpatient
C. impatient
C. Impatient
Past, Present or Future tense verb?
The girl will dance on stage.
Future Tense Verb
Why did the author of the story "The U.S. Constitution" use the heading "The Parts of the Constitution" on page 230 in our reading book?
A. To make the text look more organized
B. To inform the reader that the Constitution was signed in the year 1787
C. To tell what the central idea of that part of the selection is.
C. To tell what the central idea of that part of the selection is.
I turned on the light so I could see better.
A. The feather was very light.
B. She wore light colors because
it was going to be a hot day.
C. There is only one light in the living room.
C. There is only one LIGHT in the living room.
Why would an author use bold words?
To show which words are IMPORTANT.
How do supporting details help the central idea?
They provide evidence and examples to explain or support the central idea.
Think about the suffix "-er." What is the meaning of the word "faster" as used below:
Briar runs faster than Ms. Gill
A. Briar can run more quickly than Ms. Gill.
B. Ms. Gill is slower than any student her in class.
C. The quickest runner in the entire school is Briar.
A. Briar can run more quickly than Ms. Gill.
What change should be made to this sentence:
The girl dance on stage yesterday.
A. change dance to danced
B. change girl to girls
C. change dance to will dance
D. make no change
A. change dance to danced
What is the author's purpose for writing this:
Horses are large, strong animals that have been our friends for thousands of years. They come in many colors, like brown, black, and white. Horses can run very fast and are often used for riding, racing, and working on farms. They eat grass and hay and need lots of care, like grooming and exercise.
A. To inform readers about farm animals.
B. To entertain readers with a story about a horse.
C. To persuade readers to buy a horse.
D. To inform readers about horses.
D. To inform readers about horses.
Will you check my answers for me?
A. Mom wrote a check for the fieldtrip.
B. I will check and see if the cat is
in the house.
C. If you get a check it means the answer is correct.
B. I will CHECK and see if the cat is in the house.
Why would an author use the words first, next, and finally?
A. to show something is important
B. to tell the order in which something happened
B. to tell the order in which something happened
For Your Health
Taking care of your health is important. When you're healthy, you're ready for work and fun. You have more energy for active games, like soccer. Exercise keeps your body fit. Your brain also benefits when you stay healthy. And a strong brain is helpful in school!
What is the author's central idea of this paragraph?
Central Idea: It is important to take care of your health because there are many benefits!
Think about the suffix "-est." What is the meaning of the word "fastest" as used below:
Adalynn is the fastest runner in 3rd grade.
A. Tyssen is fastest than the other boys.
B. Adalynn can run more quickly than Briar.
C. Adalynn can run more quickly than any other kid at the school
C. Adalynn can run more quickly than any other kid at the school
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
1. Jasmyn, ran jumped and skipped at recess.
2. Jasmyn ran, jumped, and skipped at recess.
3. Jasmyn ran jumped, and skipped at recess.
2. Jasmyn ran, jumped, and skipped at recess.
For Your Health
Taking care of your health is important. When you're healthy, you're ready for work and fun. You have more energy for active games, like soccer. Exercise keeps your body fit. Exercise is when you move your body. Your brain also benefits when you stay healthy. And a strong brain is helpful in school!
What is the author's PURPOSE for writing this paragrah?
To inform the readers about the benefits of staying healthy.
I saw the spot where a house was being built.
What is the meaning of the word SPOT as it is used above?
A. a mark of dirt
B. a part of a team
C. a certain place
C. a certain place
Why might an author use SEQUENCE text structure?
A. to show or describe something
B. to explain where something is
C. to explain a problem and how it was resolved
D. to show steps in order
D. to show steps in order
For Your Health
Taking care of your health is important. When you're healthy, you're ready for work and fun. You have more energy for active games, like soccer. Exercise keeps your body fit. Exercise is when you move your body. Your brain also benefits when you stay healthy. And a strong brain is helpful in school!
The central idea is that IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS.
Which sentence from the paragraph DOES NOT support the central idea?
- You're ready for work and fun.
- You have more energy for active games.
- Exercise is when you move your body.
- Exercise is when you move your body.
Thanks to the neighbors, the yard is cleaner today!
Think about the suffix -er. What is the meaning of cleaner as it is used above?
A. more dirty
B. more crowded than it has been
C. less dirty than it was
D. a person that picks up dirt
C. less dirty than it was
Abstract or Concrete Noun?
The lady had many memories about her family.
Abstract Noun
Can an author have more than one purpose? Give an example from one we've read this module.
YES! For example, a story can entertain while also teach about a topic.
- The Flag Maker
- Why is the Statue of Liberty Green?
Abstract or Concrete Nouns?
The lady had many memories about her family
Concrete Nouns