Author's Purpose
Define "Inform" in Author's Purpose.
Inform means to share facts
Is a memoir fiction or nonfiction?
Nonfiction.
What is the main idea?
A main/central idea is the most important thought or point of a text.
MAIN IDEA = WHAT IT’S MOSTLY ABOUT
________ are the people, animals, or other figures in a story.
Characters!
When is Halloween celebrated?
October 31st
Define "Persuade" in Author's Purpose.
Persuade to convince
Define a memoir.
focuses on a specific theme, period or pivotal event in the author’s life. While a biography covers a lifespan, this is shorter.
Which of the following options is not true?
A MAIN IDEA IS:
- The most important information
- Supported with details from the text
- Your opinion
- Your opinion
___________are a character’s personal qualities.
Character traits!
What is the name of the main character in The Nightmare Before Christmas (The Pumpkin King's real name)?
Jack Skellington
Define author's purpose.
An author’s purpose is the main reason or intent behind why they create the text.
What is the difference between a memoir and a biography?
A memoir is focusing on one specific period of moment in one's life while a biography spans a lifetime.
What do you call an action word?
- Noun
- Adjective
- Verb
Verb
________________are the reasons characters act the way they do.
Character motivations
Where did The Conjuring film take place?
Author's Purpose Example:
Is this Persuade, Inform, or Entertain?
M&M's are the most delicious candies in the world.
Persuade
What are these examples of? (We made these two days ago!)
"Life’s short, and so am I”
“My life is one big meme”
“They shaped who I am today.”
“I uncontrollably laugh at almost everything.”
Six Word Memoirs
What point of view uses pronouns like "I," "me," and "my?"
First person POV or Third person POV
Give Spongebob 3 character traits and tell me one thing he says, does, or thinks.
(Too many to type)
What horror classic is centered around vampires?
- Frankenstein
- The Invisible Man
- Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
- Dracula
Dracula
Author's Purpose Example:
Is this Persuade, Inform, or Entertain?
M&Ms have chocolate on the inside and a candy shell on the outside.
Inform
Which of these is NOT a feature of a memoir:
A story based on someone's whole life
Uses 1st-person point-of-view (I, me, we, us, our…)
Has a beginning, middle and end
Uses the sensory language (sights, sounds, smells, tastes, texture)
A story based on someone's whole life
How many letters are in the alphabet?
26
What would be the character traits of a hero? A protagonist? Give them three character traits and explain why.
(Will be based on your answers)
What do you think is my favorite movie monster?
- Zombies
- Vampires
- Werewolves
- People
Zombies or People are acceptable answers