Author's Purpose
The State of Ohio has put into effect a "Buy Ohio" law, saying that people have to buy things made in Ohio, even if they cost more and aren't as good as the same things made someplace else. This law is unfair and you should vote against it!
What is the author's purpose?
Your feet are ice. The flip-flops were a stupid idea—what were you thinking? The playground swings are freezing and your hands ache, but you hold on, walk yourself back a few steps, and let your body fly.
It feels wonderful.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
You can tell the narrator's or a character's point of view by what they say or do in the story?
True or False?
audience, audible, audition contain this root word
(write the root AND what it means)
What is aud- to hear/to listen
We are excited to tell all students about this year's fundraiser. Instead of asking you to sell magazines or candy, we are holding an online Read-a-Thon! Improve your reading ability and support your school at the same time. Get started today!
What is the author's purpose?
I'm so busy watching the dog I don't even notice it's started to rain. Don't bother me. Don't bother the dog, neither. I'm looking for the place I first saw him. Does he live here? I wonder.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
First Person
I, me, mine, myself, we, us, ours, ourselves
inspect, respect, spectacle contain this root word
(write the root AND what it means)
What is spec- to see/to view
Julie was the youngest in her family, and often felt overlooked. Today, she would get noticed! She was going to try out for the school play, and was sure she would get the lead. Her older sisters would be so jealous!
What is the author's purpose?
You sleep a long time. At one point you wake. Lerna has put food on a tray beside the bed: clear broth and sliced fruit and a cup of tea, all long gone to room temperature. You eat and drink, then go into the bathroom.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
2nd Person
What are some words used a lot in 3rd person point of view writing?
He, she, they, him, her, his, hers, theirs
allocate, locate, location contain this root word
(write the root AND what it means)
What is loc-place
Hillsdale High School's annual arts festival will take place June 1 at the Hillsdale Performing Arts Center. On display will be paintings, sculpture, collages, and drawings. In addition to these works of art, which will remain on display for one year, the festival will feature several music events.
What is the author's purpose?
Henry's sister was very, very old. Almost fourteen. She didn't ever argue with Henry or Mark. In fact, she hardly talked to them at all because she was so old and wise and almost grown up. Her name was Elizabeth.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
3rd Person
insignia, signal, signature contain this root word
(write the root AND what it means)
What is sig/sign- labeled/written
Harry had never been inside Filch's office before; it was a place most students avoided. The room was dingy and windowless, lit by a single oil lamp dangling from the low ceiling. A faint smell of fried fish lingered about the place. Wooden filing cabinets stood around the walls; from their labels, Harry could see that they contained details of every pupil Filch had ever punished.
What is the author's purpose?
My name is India, and last summer my father, the preacher, sent me to the store for a box of macaroni-and-cheese, some white rice, and two tomatoes. I came back with a dog.
Is this written in 1st, 2nd or 3rd person?
1st Person
2nd Person - uses you. The author is telling the reader what to do.
3rd Person - uses pronouns like Mary, Bob, the baker etc.. He/she is telling a story about other people.
democracy, demographics contain this root word
(write the root AND what it means)
What is sig/sign- labeled/written