Author's Purpose
1. to persuade a reader
2. to inform a reader
3. to entertain a reader
What are supporting details?
Supporting details describe the main idea of a paragraph or text.
Pick out the major supporting detail:
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk, you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too.
You can take a walk, you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings.
Which detail does not support the passage?
I'm going to go to the park so I can get on the swings. I love to swing high and fast. If I close my eyes and reach my hands out I can use my imagination to pretend that I'm flying. My dad brings my scooter to the park.
My dad brings my scooter to the park.
What is the purpose of this passage?
The tallest tree in the world is a giant redwood located in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California. This tree is 380 feet (116 m) tall. That's more than twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty! Only a few people know exactly where this tree is. The people who discovered it have kept it a secret so that people will not damage it.
This passage is informing (or teaching) the reader about the tallest tree in the world.
What is a supporting detail?
Supporting details are facts that an author uses to prove their main idea. Details are the evidence for their point or claim.
What is the major supporting detail?
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding.
Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week.
Which detail does not support the passage?
In December, people celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and other celebrations. In February, people celebrate Valentine's Day. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. People celebrate the Fourth of July in the summer.
My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.
What is the purpose of this passage?
Giant river otters live in South America. Families of giant river otters live in dens that they dig into the banks of rivers and lakes. Mother river otters give birth to their babies in their dens. Baby river otters are called cubs. Cubs are born blind and helpless. They do not leave the den until they are about two months old.
The purpose of this passage is to inform (or teach) the reader about giant river otters.
Which supporting detail does not belong?
Which supporting detail does NOT belong? -Bears eat fish -Bears eat berries -Bears are scary animals -Bears eat insects
-Bears are scary animals
What is the major supporting detail?
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins.
Which detail does not support the passage?
Books can be about countries and other cultures. Books are fun to read. Books can be make believe like a fairy tale. Some books are about famous people and the important things they have done.
Books are fun to read
What is the purpose of this passage?
Homemade pizza is delicious but I think Pizza Hut is tastier than what we can make at home. Pizza Hut also delivers which means we don't even have to leave the house! This saves money spent on gas and gives us more time to get activities done at home.
The purpose is to persuade you that Pizza Hut has better pizza and is more convenient than making homemake pizza.
Which supporting detail does NOT go with the main idea of giraffes are unique animals?
-Giraffes are the tallest mammal in the world. -Giraffes sleep for only 20 minutes a day to stay alert for predators. -Lions live near giraffes -Giraffe's coats vary in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
Lions live near giraffes.
What is the major supporting detail?
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur.
He is almost 10 years old.
Which detail does not support the passage?
Pets are a big responsibility. Pets need to be fed every single day. Pets make you happy. Pets should be taken outside to exercise. Pets need lots of love and attention
Pets make you happy
What is the purpose of this passage?
It's such a nice day outside. The sun is shining and the weather is at least 80 degrees. I think we should get some ice cream and take a dip in the pool. My mom thought that sounded like a great idea. My mom and I set all of our stuff down at the pool and I walked over to test out the temperature of the water. Suddenly I tripped and I saw my ice cream moving -- slow motion -- right into the water. "Well, I guess I could have an ice cream float," I said as my mom and I started laughing.
The purpose of this passage is to entertain you with a story about a kid dropping his ice cream at the pool.
Which supporting detail does NOT go with the main idea that there are many different ways to make yourself feel better when you are sad?
-You can exercise or go for a walk -You can draw a picture -You can write a letter to a friend or write in a journal -You should think of a sad movie
You should think of a sad movie
What is the major supporting detail?
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game.
His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate.
Which detail does not support the passage?
Firefighters help keep people safe. Teachers help students learn. Mail carriers deliver packages and mail. Police officers patrol the streets. Zookeepers have a fun job
-Zookeepers have a fun job