Author's Purpose
What are the 3 different purposes a writer might have for why write something? (think PIE)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
This is the main point the author is trying to make in a text.
Author's claim
This is how an author shows a character’s feelings, actions, and changes in a story.
Character Development
Using the prefix re- what does rewrite mean?
To write again
When you tell the short version of a story using only the most important parts, what is it called?
Summarizing
If you are reading a funny comic book about a talking dog, what is the author’s purpose?
Entertain
If an author writes, “Dogs are the best pets,” what is the author’s claim?
Dogs are the best pets
In the beginning of a story, Mia is shy. By the end, she makes new friends and speaks up in class. What does this show?
Mia developed from being shy to being brave
using the prefix un-, what does it mean when it says the bed was unmade.
The bed was not made
Which of these sentences is a summary, not a detail?
A) “The girl wore a red hat.”
B) “The girl learned to believe in herself.”
B) The girl learned to believe in herself
You read a recipe that gives you step-by-step directions on how to bake cookies. What is the author’s purpose?
Inform
Where do you find the evidence that supports the author's claim?
Straight from the text or reading
An author shows a character who helps a neighbor carry groceries, shares toys, and says kind words. What does this tell you about the character?
The character is kind and helpful
Using the suffix -ist, what does artist mean?
a person who makes art
Which sentence is a summary of a fable?
A) “The tortoise walked slowly, step by step, while the hare took a nap under a tree.”
B) “The tortoise wins the race because slow and steady wins the race.”
B) “The tortoise wins the race because slow and steady wins the race.”
You see a poster that says, “Save the rainforest! Join us today!” What is the author’s purpose?
Persuade
An author says, “Everyone should recycle because it helps the Earth.” What is the author’s claim?
Everyone should recycle
An author shows a character who frowns, crosses their arms, and stomps away. What can you tell about the character’s feelings?
The character is angry or upset
Using the suffix -est what does the word fastest mean?
A story explains that a family packs, drives to the beach, plays in the waves, and eats ice cream before going home. What is the best summary?
A) “The family enjoys a fun day at the beach.”
B) “The family eats ice cream.”
A) “The family enjoys a fun day at the beach.”
Recall- what would be the author's purpose for the book Dogman?
Entertain
If an author’s claim is “Reading every day makes you smarter,” what kind of evidence might the author use to support this claim?
Facts, examples, or details that prove reading every day makes you smarter
In the story, Ben brags a lot at the beginning, but later he learns to listen to his friends. How does his character change?
He started the story out boastful and finished a good friend
Using the suffix -ar, what does liar mean?
Someone who lies
A nonfiction passage tells how penguins huddle together to stay warm, take turns protecting eggs, and care for their chicks. What is the best summary?
A) “Penguins live in cold places.”
B) “Penguins work together to survive and raise their chicks.”
B) “Penguins work together to survive and raise their chicks.”