Main Point & Purpose
What the story is mostly about
A clue from the text that proves an idea
What is evidence in a story?
To tell how things are the same
What does 'compare' mean?
The author's purpose
What do we call the reason why the author wrote the story?
True or False: A picture can be evidence.
To tell how things are different
What does 'contrast' mean?
If a story is teaching you something, what is the author’s purpose?
To inform
You read: “Polar bears have thick fur to stay warm.” What is that?
Evidence.
True or False: Two stories about sharks and whales can be compared.
True
The main point of a story about how bees make honey
How bees make honey
Tells why the evidence fits the main point
Give one way two texts about dogs could be different.
They could have different facts or ideas
What the author wants you to learn or feel
How can you figure out the author’s purpose?
To prove answers and show understanding of the text
What is the importance of evidence?
If one story says cats are quiet and another says they meow a lot, what are you doing when you notice that?
You are contrasting the stories