Author's Purpose / POV
Passage: "Solar panels are an amazing way to power our homes. They use free energy from the sun and don't pollute the air. Every family should consider installing them!"
Question: What is the author's purpose in this passage?
What is this text structure:
Summer and winter both offer unique activities. In summer, people enjoy swimming and picnics in the warm weather. In contrast, winter brings skiing and building snowmen in the cold. While both seasons are fun, the activities and weather are quite different.
Compare and Contrast
What type of figurative language is this:
Summer is like a warm hug from the sun.
Simile
What is the text feature called that goes under a photo?
Caption
What's the point of view?
Every morning, I wake up to the warm sun streaming through my window, inviting me to explore the outdoors. I spend my days swimming in the cool, refreshing pool, having picnics in the park, and enjoying ice cream with friends. The long, sunny days are filled with laughter and fun, making summer my favorite season.
First person- someone in the story
Passage: "The old lighthouse stood on the rocky cliff, its white paint peeling in long strips. Seagulls circled overhead, crying out their lonely calls. Maya walked slowly toward it, wondering what secrets it held."
Question: From whose point of view is this passage told?
Third-person POV (Outside narrator, not in the story.)
What is the text structure:
First, the school year ends, and summer vacation begins. Next, families plan trips and enjoy outdoor activities. Finally, as summer winds down, preparations for the new school year start.
Sequence
What type of figurative language is this:
The bees buzzed around the blooming flowers.
onomatopoeia
What is the feature that tells you what that section is all about?
Heading
How is the character feeling-
Lena stood at the edge of the stage, her heart pounding in her chest. The spotlight felt like a warm embrace, yet the sea of faces in the audience made her knees tremble. She took a deep breath, clutching the microphone tightly. This was her moment, the one she had dreamed of for years. As the first notes of the song played, she closed her eyes and let the music guide her.
Nervous (or something similar)
Passage: "My cat decided to help me pack for vacation. She sat on every piece of clothing I tried to fold, knocked my suitcase off the bed three times, and at one point, she got stuck inside a shoe. By the end, I had fewer clothes packed and more cat hair than I started with."
Question: What is the author's purpose
To entertain the reader with a humorous story about a cat.
What is the text structure of this:
During summer, the sun shines more intensely, causing temperatures to rise. As a result, people often go to the beach to cool off, enjoy refreshing drinks, and participate in outdoor activities like swimming and picnics.
Cause and Effect
What type of figurative language is this:
Sunny skies and sandy shores.
Alliteration
How would a timeline help a reader who is reading about history?
It tells you the order of events and the dates which they occurred
"The artist exhibited his paintings at the gallery."
What is the meaning of exhibited as it is used in the sentence?
A. sold
B. displayed
C. painted
D. criticized
B- displayed
Passage: "In 1969, humans landed on the moon for the first time. Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon's surface. This event changed space exploration forever. Scientists continue to study the moon today."
Question: What is the author's purpose in this passage?
To inform the reader historical facts about the moon landing.
What is the text structure:
The intense heat of summer can make it difficult to stay cool. To solve this, people use fans, air conditioning, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and comfortable.
Problem and Solution
What type of figurative language is this:
The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park.
Personification
Why do authors use bold or italic words?
To make important or unique words stand out (like vocabulary words, or figurative language)
"She navigated the maze with ease."
What is the meaning of navigated as it is used in the sentence?
A. got lost in
B. walked around
C. found her way through
D. built
C- Found her way through
Passage: "Chocolate chip cookies are the best dessert ever created. The warm chocolate melts on your tongue, and the cookie is perfectly soft and chewy. You must try making them this weekend. Trust me, you won't regret it!"
Question: What point of view is used, and how does it affect the author's purpose?
2nd person POV.
It makes it seem like the author is talking to you personally in order to persuade you.
What is the text structure:
During summer, the days are longer and the weather is warmer. As a result, people spend more time outdoors, enjoying activities like hiking, biking, and having barbecues. The extended daylight hours also encourage evening gatherings and late-night stargazing.
Cause and effect
What type of figurative language is this:
It's so hot outside, you could fry an egg on the sidewalk!
hyperbole
What is a diagram and how can it help the reader?
A diagram is a photo with labels, it can help readers visualize or see what they are reading
"The athlete endured the grueling training sessions."
What is the meaning of endured as it is used in the sentence?
Options- Tolerated, faced, went through suffered